Before a record Milwaukee crowd of 40‚001‚ the Cardinals beat the Braves, 13 – 7‚ snapping the Braves’ 10-game win streak.
Before a record Milwaukee crowd of 40‚001‚ the Cardinals beat the Braves, 13 – 7‚ snapping the Braves’ 10-game win streak.
The White Sox send SS Grady Hatton and $100‚000 to the Red Sox for 3B George Kell.
The White Sox send SS Grady Hatton and $100‚000 to the Red Sox for 3B George Kell.
At New York‚ Mickey Mantle’s three-run homer in the 3rd ties the game‚ but Mickey strikes out for the final out of the game‚ and Boston wins‚ 10 – 9.
At New York‚ Mickey Mantle’s three-run homer in the 3rd ties the game‚ but Mickey strikes out for the final out of the game‚ and Boston wins‚ 10 – 9.
At Yankee Stadium, Allie Reynolds tosses a seven-hit shutout over the Red Sox to win, 7 – 0. Mickey Mantle is the offense, going 4 for 5 with four RBIs. Mick will knock in 10 runs in the three-game series against the Red Sox.
At Yankee Stadium, Allie Reynolds tosses a seven-hit shutout over the Red Sox to win, 7 – 0. Mickey Mantle is the offense, going 4 for 5 with four RBIs. Mick will knock in 10 runs in the three-game series against the Red Sox.
Boston rookie Frank Sullivan makes his first start and beats the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, 6 – 3. Sullivan strikes out Mickey Mantle three times before Mickey clocks one over the auxiliary scoreboard into the right-centerfield bleachers.
Boston rookie Frank Sullivan makes his first start and beats the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, 6 – 3. Sullivan strikes out Mickey Mantle three times before Mickey clocks one over the auxiliary scoreboard into the right-centerfield bleachers.
Ted Williams goes 8-9 when he returns from collarbone fracture
On May 16, 1954, Ted Williams is back, though grimacing with each swing, after suffering a collarbone fracture and goes 8 for 9 with two home runs and seven RBI in a doubleheader against the Tigers. Williams has three hits in game one, a 7 – 6 loss. He goes 5 for 5 in the nightcap,…
The Orioles draw a record 46,796 fans at Memorial Stadium for a doubleheader with the Yankees
The Orioles draw a record 46,796 fans at Memorial Stadium for a doubleheader with the Yankees. Allie Reynolds wins the opener for New York, 2 – 0, on three hits, before Don Larsen stops the Yankees, 6 – 2, in the nitecap.
The Indians sweep the A’s, 12 – 7 and 6 – 0, to take over first place. This begins a streak of 11 wins in a row.
The Indians sweep the A’s, 12 – 7 and 6 – 0, to take over first place. This begins a streak of 11 wins in a row.
With a pin in his shoulder, Ted Williams returns to action after breaking his collarbone in spring training and is hitless in two at bats against Baltimore. The O’s win, 2 – 1, behind Joe Coleman.
With a pin in his shoulder, Ted Williams returns to action after breaking his collarbone in spring training and is hitless in two at bats against Baltimore. The O’s win, 2 – 1, behind Joe Coleman.
Dennis Martinez Stats & Facts
Dennis Martínez Position: PitcherBats: Right • Throws: Right6-1, 160lb (185cm, 72kg)Born: May 14, 1954 in Granada, NicaraguaHigh School: Granada (Granada, Nicaragua)Debut: September 14, 1976 (13,829th in major league history)vs. DET 5.2 IP, 4 H, 5 SO, 1 BB, 0 ER, WLast Game: September 27, 1998vs. NYM 0.2 IP, 3 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 1 ERFull Name: Jose Dennis MartinezNicknames: El PresidenteView Player Info from the B-R BullpenView Player Bio from the SABR BioProject…
