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1987 – Kevin Bass becomes the first Astro to collect four extra-base hits in a game. He gets a “cycle plus one”, legging out his second double for his final hit of the game after earlier hitting a homer and a triple. Houston wins, 6-5, over the Giants as Larry Andersensaves it for Jim Deshaies. 

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1987 – Kevin Bass becomes the first Astro to collect four extra-base hits in a game. He gets a “cycle plus one”, legging out his second double for his final hit of the game after earlier hitting a homer and a triple. Houston wins, 6-5, over the Giants as Larry Andersensaves it for Jim Deshaies. 

The Bend Bucks, managed by Mel Roberts, meet the Boise Hawks, managed by Derrel Thomas, in a Northwest League game. It marks the first time in Organized Baseball history that two black managers have faced each other.

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On June 27, 1987 The Bend Bucks, managed by Mel Roberts, meet the Boise Hawks, managed by Derrel Thomas, in a Northwest League game. It marks the first time in Organized Baseball history that two black managers have faced each other.

Tony Gwynn goes 3 for 4 in San Diego’s 8 – 4 win over Atlanta to raise his batting average to .387. Gwynn will finish the season at .370 to win his second National League batting title.

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On June 27, 1987 Tony Gwynn goes 3 for 4 in San Diego’s 8 – 4 win over Atlanta to raise his batting average to .387. Gwynn will finish the season at .370 to win his second National League batting title.

A’s rookie Mark McGwire hits three home runs and drives in five runs helping to defeat the Indians, 13 – 3

A’s rookie Mark McGwire hits three home runs and drives in five runs helping to defeat the Indians, 13 – 3

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On June 27, 1987 A’s rookie Mark McGwire hits three home runs and drives in five runs helping to defeat the Indians, 13 – 3. He will finish the season with 49 round-trippers, far surpassing the rookie record of 38, once shared by Frank Robinson and Wally Berger.  

Darrell Evans slugs a two-run home run in the 1st inning off Mike Boddicker for his 2,000th career hit, but his Tigers lose to Baltimore, 4 – 2.

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On June 27, 1987 Darrell Evans slugs a two-run home run in the 1st inning off Mike Boddicker for his 2,000th career hit, but his Tigers lose to Baltimore, 4 – 2.