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This Day in Baseball: Carey Hits for the Cycle

By Precious Sanders @pdsanders99

On June 20, 1925, Max Carey became the first switch-hitter to hit for the cycle, helping the Pirates defeat Brooklyn, 21-5. In addition to his four hits in six trips to the plate, the Pittsburgh outfielder scored two runs and drove in four RBIs at Forbes Field.

This day in baseball: Carey hits for the cycleMax Carey, 1912 baseball card (Library of Congress)

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