1990 – National League batting champion Willie McGee signs as a free agent with the San Francisco Giants, ending his three-month stint across the bay with Oakland. McGee finished the season with Oakland following a trade with the Cardinals, but he still qualified as the NL batting champion.

On December 3, 1990 — 1990 – National League batting champion Willie McGee signs as a free agent with the San Francisco Giants, ending his three-month stint across the bay with Oakland. McGee finished the season with Oakland following a trade with the Cardinals, but he still qualified as the NL batting champion.

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With the score tied 4 – 4 in the 11th at Wrigley Field, the Reds load the bases with no outs. Chicago then turns a triple play. Bill Nicholson poles a homer in the bottom of the frame for a 5 – 4 win.

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