1979 – Alexandria Mariners third baseman Gary Pellant homers from both sides of the plate in the 7th inning of a 20 – 7 win in the Carolina League. It is only the second time in Organized Baseball history that a player has accomplished this feat.

April 30, 1979 This Day In Baseball

On April 30, 1979 — 1979 – Alexandria Mariners third baseman Gary Pellant homers from both sides of the plate in the 7th inning of a 20 – 7 win in the Carolina League. It is only the second time in Organized Baseball history that a player has accomplished this feat.

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