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OT: The 2 millionth run in Major League Baseball history soon will be scored — twice

MLB history​

The Twins first-inning run, which scored on a double by Nelson Cruz that bounced into the stands, marked the two millionth run in major-league history according to MLB’s official statistics.

Josh Donaldson, who singled for the first hit of the game, scored the historic run. Bob Watson was credited with the millionth run scored in 1975. The first run in MLB history came April 22, 1876, and was scored by Tim McGinley of the Boston Red Stockings.
 
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