The following is a list of single-game baseball records and unusual events. The following criteria are used for inclusion:

Only events occurring within a single plate appearance, inning, or game are included; cumulative or aggregate records achieved over more than one game are not listed. Events occurring during post-season play are included, but events occurring during an All-Star Game are not included, nor are events for which the record in question is limited to post-season play.

Individual batting/hitting Home runs from both sides of the plate in the same inning. Number of occurrences: 3. Carlos Baerga, April 8, 1993; Mark Bellhorn, August 29, 2002; Kendrys Morales, July 30, 2012. Grand slam in MLB debut game. Number of occurrences: 7. Bill Duggleby, April 21, 1898; Bobby Bonds, June 25, 1968; Chase Utley, April 24, 2003; Jeremy Hermida, August 31, 2005; Kevin Kouzmanoff, September 2, 2006; Daniel Nava, June 12, 2010; Brandon Crawford, May 27, 2011. 19 total bases in a game. Number of occurrences: 2. Shawn Green, May 23, 2002 (4 home runs, a double and a single); Nick Kurtz, July 25, 2025 (4 home runs, a double and a single). 9 hits in a game. Number of occurrences: 1. Johnny Burnett, July 10, 1932. (18 inning game) 7 hits in a nine-inning game. Number of occurrences: 2. Wilbert Robinson, June 10, 1892; Rennie Stennett, September 16, 1975. Three hits in an inning. Number of occurrences: 5. Last by Johnny Damon, June 27, 2003. 4 triples in a game. Number of occurrences: 2. George Strief, June 25, 1885; Bill Joyce, May 18, 1897. 7 times on base in a game without a hit. Number of occurrences: 1.Harper reaches base 7 times without a swing, MLB.com Bryce Harper, May 8, 2016. (13 innings; 6 walks, 1 HBP). 4 Intentional walks in a nine-inning game. Number of occurrences: 2. Barry Bonds, May 1, 2004 and September 22, 2004. 5 Intentional walks in an extra-inning game. Number of occurrences: 1. Andre Dawson, May 22, 1990. 3 runs scored in an inning. Number of occurrences: 3. Sammy White, June 18, 1953, Tom Burns and Ned Williamson (both in the same game for the Chicago Colts), September 6, 1883. 12 RBIs in a single game. Number of occurrences: 2. Jim Bottomley, September 16, 1924; Mark Whiten, September 7, 1993. Hitting into 4 double plays in a game. Number of occurrences: 3. Goose Goslin, April 28, 1934; Joe Torre, July 21, 1975; Víctor Martínez, September 11, 2011. Three sacrifice flies in a game. Number of occurrences: 12. Most recently, José López, April 15, 2008.

Event # of occurrencesMost Recent RefsFour home runs in a game21Kyle Schwarber August 28, 20252 grand slams in one inning1Fernando Tatís April 23, 19991 grand slam from each side of the plate in the same game1Bill Mueller July 29, 2003Grand slam on first career pitch2Daniel Nava June 12, 2010Three sacrifice flies in a game12José López April 15, 2008 10 or more runs batted in during a game 17 Ryan O'Hearn July 7, 2026 Baseball Almanac Hitting for the natural cycle 18Gary Matthews Jr. September 13, 2006 Baseball Almanac 6 singles in a 9-inning game 18Raul Ibañez September 22, 2004 Baseball Almanac 6 or more runs scored in a game 19 Nick Kurtz July 25, 2025 Baseball Almanac7 or more runs scored in a game1Guy Hecker August 15, 1886 Home run on first pitch in the major leagues 33 Joshua Báez August 15, 2026 Baseball Almanac Home run in final at bat in the major leagues 69 Brandon Belt October 1, 2023 Baseball Almanac Home run in first at bat in the major leagues 145 Joshua Báez August 15, 2026 Baseball Almanac Inside-the-park grand slam 224 Hitting for the cycle 353

Collective batting/hitting

Event # of occurrences References Two inside the park grand slams by two teammates in a game 1a Baseball Almanac 2 pinch-hit grand slams (by batters on different teams) in a game 1b Baseball Almanac 10 home runs by one team in a game 1c Baseball Almanac Home runs by same 2 consecutive batters twice in same inning 1d AP Online 5 sacrifice flies by one team in a game 2e CBS Sportsline 9 or more home runs by one team in a game 2 Baseball Almanac 5 or more home runs by one team in an inning 8f Baseball Almanac 3 grand slams by both teams in a game 5 Baseball Almanac 3 sacrifice flies by one team in a single inning 4 Baseball Almanac 4 home runs by 4 consecutive batters 10g MLB.com 3 grand slams by one team in a game 1 Washington Post

Individual pitching 20 strikeouts in a nine-inning game. Number of occurrences: 5. Roger Clemens 1986 and 1996 struck out 20. Kerry Wood in 1998. Most recently, Max Scherzer, May 11, 2016. In 2001, Randy Johnson also struck out 20 in a 9-inning start, but the game went on to extra innings. 21 strikeouts in a game of any length. Number of occurrences: 1. Tom Cheney, September 12, 1962 (pitched 16 innings of a 16-inning game). 26 innings pitched in a game. Number of occurrences: 2. Leon Cadore and Joe Oeschger, May 1, 1920. (Same game.) 4 consecutive home runs allowed. Number of occurrences: 5. Paul Foytack, July 31, 1963; Chase Wright, April 22, 2007, Dave Bush, August 11, 2010, Michael Blazek, July 27, 2017, and Craig Stammen, June 9, 2019. 7 home runs allowed in a game. Number of occurrences: 1. Charlie Sweeney, June 12, 1886. 6 wild pitches in one game. Number of occurrences: 3. Most recently, Bill Gullickson, October 4, 1982. Bert Cunningham of the 1890 Players' League threw five wild pitches in a single inning. 26 hits allowed in a game. Number of occurrences: 1. Allan Travers, May 18, 1912. 29 hits allowed in an extra-inning game. Number of occurrences: 1. Eddie Rommel (17 innings), July 10, 1932. Oldest pitcher to win a game. Jamie Moyer, age , May 16, 2012. Most innings pitched by a relief pitcher in one game. Zip Zabel, innings. June 17, 1915 Fastest recorded pitch thrown by a pitcher in a game. Aroldis Chapman, . September 24, 2010. Slowest recorded pitch thrown by a pitcher in a game. Brock Holt, . August 7, 2021.

Event # of occurrences References 10 consecutive strikeouts in a game 3h Baseball Almanac 20 or more consecutive scoreless innings pitched in a game 2 Baseball Almanac First 27 batters retired without a perfect game 2 6 or more home runs surrendered in a game 4 Baseball Almanac Base on balls given to the first 4 batters 4 Baseball Almanac Intentional base on balls with the bases loaded 7 Baseball Almanac Home run surrendered on first pitch in major leagues 7 Baseball Almanac Perfect game bid lost on the 27th batter 13 4 consecutive strikeouts in a single inning 17 Baseball Almanac Perfect game 24 4 strikeouts in a single inning 62 Baseball Almanac Home run surrendered to first batter faced in major leagues 69 Baseball Almanac Immaculate inning (9 pitches, 9 strikes, side retired) 104 Baseball Almanac No-hitter 313

Collective pitching 26 strikeouts in a game of any length. Number of occurrences: 4. New York Mets, August 23, 2019 (in a 14-inning game); Los Angeles Dodgers, June 2, 2017 (in a 12-inning game); Chicago Cubs, May 7, 2017 (in an 18-inning game); and California Angels, July 9, 1971 (in a 20-inning game). Most strikeouts in a game of any length by both teams. 48 in an 18-inning game between the Cubs and Yankees on May 7, 2017

Scoring Highest combined score: 49. Chicago Cubs (26) over Philadelphia Phillies (23), August 25, 1922. Highest score, one team: 36. Chicago Colts (36) vs. Louisville Colonels (7), June 29, 1897.

Fielding Team executes two triple plays in a game. Number of occurrences: 1.Baseball's Triple Plays – Trivia & Miscellanea Minnesota Twins, July 17, 1990. Shortstop plays doubleheader without an official chance. Number of occurrences: 1. Toby Harrah, June 25, 1976. Unassisted triple play. Number of occurrences: 15. Most recently, Eric Bruntlett, August 23, 2009. Three errors on one play. Number of occurrences: 5. Most recently committed by the Kansas City Royals while playing the New York Mets, July 7, 2026. With two runners already on base, Pitcher Seth Lugo fielded a hit by Carson Benge, throwing to Jac Caglianone at first base. Caglianone could not catch the ball and it continued past him into foul territory, allowing a run to score. Caglianone recovered the ball, then attempted a throw toward third to prevent another runner from attempting to score. The throw was not catchable by third baseman Nick Loftin and it again sailed into foul territory, prompting Bo Bichette to make an attempt to score. Lugo retrieved the ball and threw it to home in an attempt to stop Bichette's score, but catcher Carter Jensen missed that catch, allowing Bichette's run and prompting Benge to score as well. The Royals went on to win the game 16–12.

Baserunning

Event # of occurrences References Two triple steals by the same team in a game 1i Baseball Almanac A single baserunner caught stealing 4 times in a game 1j Baseball Almanac 8 stolen bases by a team in a single inning 2 Baseball Almanac Home stolen 3 times by the same team in a game 5 Baseball Almanac A single baserunner caught stealing twice in a single inning 10 Baseball Almanac Home stolen twice by a single baserunner in a game 11 Baseball Almanac One player stealing second, third, and home in a single inning 53 Baseball Almanac

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