Today in White Sox History: July 11

Jul 11 2025 by South Side Sox

 
On this day 98 years ago, Bill Barrett capped a day of sacrifices with a rare, walk-off steal of second base. | Chicago Tribune

A walk-off steal of second base, making eight sacrifices worthwhile

1927

In a 7-6 win at Comiskey Park over the Boston Red Sox, the White Sox tied an MLB record with eight sacrifice hits. Sacrifice flies came from Bill Barrett and Harry McCurdy, as well as Bibb Falk twice. Sac bunts were successful from Roger Peckinpaugh and Willie Kamm. Aaron Ward...

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