Since 1900, 13 players before Josh Hamilton had hit four home runs in a game. In those 13 players' next starts, they combined to hit .260/.315/.480, with two home runs in 54 plate appearances.
Since 1900, seven players have struck out six times in a game. In those seven players' next starts, they combined to hit .370/.393/.556, with one home run in 28 plate appearances.
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