91-year-old Chicago Cubs fan Harry Grossman throws a switch lighting Wrigley Field for its first-ever night game. Heavy thuderstorms wipe out the Cubs-Phillies game after three innings. The first official night game will be recorded tomorrow night.

91-year-old Chicago Cubs fan Harry Grossman throws a switch lighting Wrigley Field for its first-ever night game. Heavy thuderstorms wipe out the Cubs-Phillies game after three innings. The first official night game will be recorded tomorrow night.

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1988 – 91-year-old Chicago Cubs fan Harry Grossman throws a switch lighting Wrigley Field for its first-ever night game. Heavy thuderstorms wipe out the Cubs-Phillies game after three innings. The first official night game will be recorded tomorrow night.

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1988 – Two run-scoring balks help Houston edge Los Angeles, 4-2. Tim Leary is nailed with the first, letting Billy Hatcher score. Two innings later, Brian Holton makes the same mistake, allowing Bob Knepper to walk home. Knepper wins his 12th of the year with a save from Juan Agosto. 

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1988 – Two run-scoring balks help Houston edge Los Angeles, 4-2. Tim Leary is nailed with the first, letting Billy Hatcher score. Two innings later, Brian Holton makes the same mistake, allowing Bob Knepper to walk home. Knepper wins his 12th of the year with a save from Juan Agosto. 

Darnell Coles, Alvin Davis, Jim Presley, Jay Buhner, and Rey Quinones all hit sacrifice flies in a 12 – 7 win over Oakland, giving the Mariners an American League record.

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Darnell Coles, Alvin Davis, Jim Presley, Jay Buhner, and Rey Quinones all hit sacrifice flies in a 12 – 7 win over Oakland, giving the Mariners an American League record.

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Jose Canseco became the 11th player in major league history to hit 30 homers and steal 30 bases in a season. The A’s outfielder, with 31 homers, joins the 30-30 club, stealing second base with one out in the ninth inning for his 30th as Oakland beat the Mariners, 5-4.

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Jose Canseco became the 11th player in major league history to hit 30 homers and steal 30 bases in a season. The A’s outfielder, with 31 homers, joins the 30-30 club, stealing second base with one out in the ninth inning for his 30th as Oakland beat the Mariners, 5-4.

Jim Gott balks three times in the eighth inning, two of which allow a runner to score from third base. The Pirates relief pitcher’s poor form on the mound proves to be the difference in the Mets’ 5-3 victory over the Bucs at Three Rivers Stadium.

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Jim Gott balks three times in the eighth inning, two of which allow a runner to score from third base. The Pirates relief pitcher’s poor form on the mound proves to be the difference in the Mets’ 5-3 victory over the Bucs at Three Rivers Stadium.

In remembrance of the fond memories of its departed ball club and the many historical events which took place in the ballpark they called home, a plaque is dedicated behind home plate of the former Braves Field. Done on behalf of the fans of New England by Boston University, the Society for American Baseball Research, and the New England Sports Museum, the tablet includes references to the three World Series and one All-Star Game played there, as well as the longest game ever to take place in major league history.

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In remembrance of the fond memories of its departed ball club and the many historical events which took place in the ballpark they called home, a plaque is dedicated behind home plate of the former Braves Field. Done on behalf of the fans of New England by Boston University, the Society for American Baseball Research, and the New England Sports Museum, the tablet includes references to the three World Series and one All-Star Game played there, as well as the longest game ever to take place in major league history.

Goose Gossage becomes the second player in major league history to record 300 career saves when he faces one batter and gets the final out in the Cubs’ 7-4 victory over Philadelphia at Wrigley Field. The future Hall of Fame right-handed reliever joins Rollie Fingers, who reached the milestone in 1982.

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Goose Gossage becomes the second player in major league history to record 300 career saves when he faces one batter and gets the final out in the Cubs’ 7-4 victory over Philadelphia at Wrigley Field. The future Hall of Fame right-handed reliever joins Rollie Fingers, who reached the milestone in 1982.