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On this date, 1988: Giants score a San Francisco-record 21 runs

(This story was originally published in 1988)

SAN FRANCISCO — Kelly Downs’ bid to pitch the Giants’ fourth consecutive shutout was spoiled Saturday, but his teammates tried to make up for it by providing some offense. Some offense may be an understatement. How about lots of offense? Make that tons of offense.

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The Giants’ 21-2 rout over the St. Louis Cardinals produced enough offense for a Hall of Fame bat and ball and some entries in the record books.