|

1985 – Joaquin Andujar becomes baseball’s first 20-game winner this season, beating Atlanta 6 – 2 for the Cardinals. Andujar is the first National League pitcher to post consecutive 20-win seasons since Joe Niekro in 1979-1980.

20 Wins, This Day In Baseball

On August 23, 1985 — 1985 – Joaquin Andujar becomes baseball’s first 20-game winner this season, beating Atlanta 6 – 2 for the Cardinals. Andujar is the first National League pitcher to post consecutive 20-win seasons since Joe Niekro in 1979-1980.

Support This Day In Baseball on Patreon

Sources:
Baseball Reference August 23
National Pastime August 23
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
Replay The Game