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The greatest number of runs scored by one team in a regular season game in the 20th century, accomplished twice.

On June 8, 1950, the Boston Red Sox set the record when they defeated the St. Louis Browns 29-4 at Fenway Park.

On April 23, 1955 the White Sox equaled the record when they slammed the Kansas City A's by a 29-6 score at Municipal Stadium, Kansas City.


Sherm Lollar, Walt Dropo

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1906 World Series vs. Chicago Cubs

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1917 World Series vs. New York Giants

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