September 7, 1986 – This Day In Baseball

George Foster released

ByThis Day in Baseball September 7, 1986September 8, 2020

September 7, 1986 The Chicago White Sox release George Foster and his career is over. Foster had been released himself to make room on the roster for former Met All-Star Lee Mazzilli. George’s release coincided with his comments claiming that his loss of playing time in 1986 was racially motivated, despite the fact he had…

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1986 – Montreal’s Floyd Youmans and Tim Burke combine to one-hit the Giants but lose, 1 – 0, as Mike Krukow tosses a 2-hit shutout. Mike Aldrete’s 1st-inning double drives in the game’s only run.

ByBaseball September 7, 1986

1986 – Montreal’s Floyd Youmans and Tim Burke combine to one-hit the Giants but lose, 1 – 0, as Mike Krukow tosses a 2-hit shutout. Mike Aldrete’s 1st-inning double drives in the game’s only run.

Debut

Greg Maddux wins his first big league game, taming the Reds, 11-3, at Wrigley Field

ByThis Day in Baseball September 7, 1986August 25, 2019

On September 7, 1986, rookie Greg Maddux wins his first big league game, taming the Reds, 11-3, at Wrigley Field. Maddux, who will go on to win more than 300 games in his stellar career, pitches a complete game, allowing 11 hits and three earned runs.

Day: September 7, 1986

George Foster released

1986 – Montreal’s Floyd Youmans and Tim Burke combine to one-hit the Giants but lose, 1 – 0, as Mike Krukow tosses a 2-hit shutout. Mike Aldrete’s 1st-inning double drives in the game’s only run.

Greg Maddux wins his first big league game, taming the Reds, 11-3, at Wrigley Field

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