1987 – Rob Deer hits a three-run home run to tie the score and Dale Sveum wins the game with a two-run shot as the Milwaukee Brewers rally for five runs in the 9th inning to beat the Texas Rangers, 6 – 4, and set an American League record with their 12th straight victory to start the season.

 

On April 19, 1987 — 1987 – Rob Deer hits a three-run home run to tie the score and Dale Sveum wins the game with a two-run shot as the Milwaukee Brewers rally for five runs in the 9th inning to beat the Texas Rangers, 6 – 4, and set an American League record with their 12th straight victory to start the season.

 


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Sources:

Baseball Reference April 19

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National Pastime April 19

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