1968 – Denny McLain notches win number 28‚ beating the Twins‚ 8 – 3. The Tigers score 4 runs off Jim Kaat before the first out is recorded. Minnesota rookie Graig Nettles hits his first homer‚ off Denny.
1968 – Gene Mauch is named manager of the new Montreal National League club, which is officially named the Expos.
Mike Piazza Positions: Catcher and First Baseman Bats: Right • Throws: Right 6-3, 200lb (190cm, 90kg) Born: September 4, 1968 (Age: 52-348d) in Norristown, PA Draft: Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 62nd round of the 1988 MLB June Amateur Draft from Miami-Dade College (Miami, FL). High School: Phoenixville HS (Phoenixville, PA) Schools: University of Miami (Coral Gables, FL), Miami-Dade College (Miami, FL) Debut: September 1, 1992 (Age 23-363d, 16,218th in major league history) vs. CHC 3 AB,…
Future Hall of Fame catcher Mike Piazza is born in Norristown, PA. A 62nd round draft choice in 1988, he will be the lowest-drafted player to be enshrined in Cooperstown after being elected in 2016.
The Dodgers’ Don Sutton allows just three hits and strikes out 12 to beat the Phils, 3 – 0.
With Julian Javier hitting a homer in the 10th, the Cardinals defeat the Reds, 1 – 0. Bob Gibson picks up his 12th shutout and 20th win. Gary Nolan pitches the first nine innings for the Reds, with Ted Abernathy taking the loss in relief.
In the last Pacific Coast League game played in Seattle, Jim Bouton of the Seattle Angels tops Spokane, 4 – 1.
1968 – Denny McLain notches his 27th win of the season beating the Orioles, 7 – 3. McLain helps the Tiger cause by starting a 3rd-inning triple play.
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