1990 – Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Orel Hershiser will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his pitching shoulder. He had not missed a start since joining the club’s rotation in 1984.

On April 27, 1990 — 1990 – Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Orel Hershiser will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his pitching shoulder. He had not missed a start since joining the club’s rotation in 1984.

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1969 – Doug Rader delivers the game-winner again in a 7-6, ten-inning triumph over the Phillies that ties a club-record ten-game winning streak. This time it’s a bases-loaded single off Gary Wagner that sends the crowd home happy. Afterwards, Rader apologizes for not slugging another grand slam.

May 28, 1969

The Roger Maris Museum opens in the West Acres Shopping Center located in Fargo, North Dakota. Nearly 2,000 visitors are attracted to the 72-foot showcase which features memorabilia from the slugger’s 12-year big league career, including a ticket stub from the 162nd game of the 1961 season.

June 23, 1984

Detroit’s Willie Horton is struck in the eye by a pitch from Chicago’s Rich Hinton, sidelining him for 28 games. Hinton, in his first major league start, lasts 2 2/3 innings in taking the loss. Joe Coleman wins.

August 27, 1971

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