On June 29, 1990 Oaklandās Dave Stewart and the Dodgersā Fernando Valenzuela both throw no-hitters today, the first time this has happened since Hippo Vaughn and Fred Toneyās double no-hitter in 1917. Stewart blanks the Blue Jays, 5 ā 0, and a few hours later Valenzuela beats the Cardinals, 6 ā 0. The only threatā¦
On June 27, 1990 BrewersĀ DHĀ Dave ParkerĀ gets his 2,500th career hit in a 5 ā 4 win over theĀ Yankees.
With the Double-A Orioles affiliate Suns batting in the bottom of the third inning facing the Eastern Leagueās first-place Senators, George H.W. Bushās motorcade enters the ballpark, marking what is believed to be the first time a U.S. president has attended a minor league game. The 41st Commander-in-Chief and his guests, which include his son Neil, NFL Chicago Bears legend Walter Payton, and author Dan Jenkins, had initially planned to watch the Single-A Keys of the Carolina League play but a sudden storm washed out the contest in Frederick, making Hagerstown the alternative site for the previously unannounced visitor.
The last-placeĀ BravesĀ fire managerĀ Russ NixonĀ and replace him with GMĀ Bobby Cox, who last managedĀ TorontoĀ inĀ 1985. Cox will turn the franchiseās fortunes completely around, starting with a surprise pennant inĀ 1991.
On June 19, 1990 Don Robinson becomes the first hurler to pinch-hit a home run since 1971 when he goes deep off Padresā southpaw Bruce Hurst, batting for Ed Vosberg in the bottom of the fifth inning. The Giantsā right-hander does not stay in the Candlestick Park contest to pitch, an eventual 4-3 loss toā¦
On June 19, 1990 Gary Carter breaks a National League mark when he catches his 1,862nd career game in the Giantsā 4-3 loss to San Diego. The āKidā surpasses Al Lopez, who had established the record for backstops in 1946, after playing 18 seasons in the Senior Circuit with the Dodgers, Braves, and Pirates.
On June 14, 1990, the National League announces that it will expand by two teams ā increasing its membership from 12 to 14 ā beginning in 1993. The National League will add the Colorado Rockies and the Florida Marlins to its roster of teams.
On June 13 1990, Trevor WilsonĀ of theĀ San Francisco GiantsĀ keeps theĀ San Diego PadresĀ hitless for eight innings beforeĀ Mike PagliaruloĀ hits a single. Wilson will settle for a 6 ā 0Ā one-hitter, as the Giants post their 14th victory in their last 15 games.
On June 13 1990, Willie WilsonĀ of theĀ Kansas City RoyalsĀ collects his 600th careerĀ stolen baseĀ in an 11 ā 4 win over theĀ California Angels.
Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On June 12, 1990, Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr. plays in his 1,308th consecutive game to surpass Everett Scott for second place on the all-time list. Ripken will break Lou Gehrigās record when he plays in his 2,131st straightā¦
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