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Today in White Sox History: August 17

In a 12-7 win at Milwaukee, Carlton Fisk tied a American League record when he was intentionally walked three times by Brewers pitchers. Fisk was given a free pass in the second, eighth and ninth innings of the game. Officially on the day, he’d go 1-for-2 with two RBIs.

1986

Future Hall-of-Famer Steve Carlton, picked up on waivers by the White Sox, made his American League debut. “Lefty” went seven-plus innings, allowing four runs, in a 7-4 win over the Brewers in Chicago. In 10 games, Carlton would have four wins, a 3.