Von Hayes becomes the first player to hit two home runs in the first inning
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Von Hayes becomes the first player to hit two home runs in the first inning

On June 11, 1985 Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Von HayesĀ becomes the first major-league player ever to hit two home runs in the first inning, as Philadelphia blasts theĀ Mets, 26 – 7. Hayes leads off with a home runā€š offĀ Tom Gormanā€š and capping a 9-run outburst with aĀ grand slam. Mets relieversĀ Joe SambitoĀ (3 innings) andĀ Calvin SchiraldiĀ (1.1 innings) both…