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What is the record number of runs scored by a team in one inning?

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Howdy- The record is 18 by Chicago (against Detroit), 6 September, 1883, 7th inning.
The post-1900 record is 17 by the Red Sox vs. the Tigers, 18 June, 1953, 7th inning.  The modern N.L. record is 15, by the Dodgers vs. the Redlegs, 21 May, 1951 (1st inning).

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Jamie Selko

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Most anything except Rules and Umpires

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Nine time member of SABR Trivia Championship Team, eight time reached finals, won Championship four times.

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SABR

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SABR Research Sabr Journal

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BS History, University of Oregon, 1981 MA International Relations, Boston University, 1989

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