[adrotate banner=”41″] On June 29, 1990 Oakland’s Dave Stewart and the Dodgers’ Fernando Valenzuela both throw no-hitters today, the first time this has happened since Hippo Vaughn and Fred Toney’s double no-hitter in 1917. Stewart blanks the Blue Jays, 5 – 0, and a few hours later Valenzuela beats the Cardinals, 6 – 0. The…
On June 27, 1990 Brewers DH Dave Parker gets his 2,500th career hit in a 5 – 4 win over the Yankees.
With the Double-A Orioles affiliate Suns batting in the bottom of the third inning facing the Eastern League’s first-place Senators, George H.W. Bush’s 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-place Braves fire manager Russ Nixon and replace him with GM Bobby Cox, who last managed Toronto in 1985. Cox will turn the franchise’s fortunes completely around, starting with a surprise pennant in 1991.
On June 19, 1990 Don Robinson becomes the first hurler to pinch-hit a home run since 1971 when he goes deep off Padres’ southpaw Bruce Hurst, batting for Ed Vosberg in the bottom of the fifth inning. The Giants’ right-hander does not stay in the Candlestick Park contest to pitch, an eventual 4-3 loss to…
On June 19, 1990 Gary Carter breaks a National League mark when he catches his 1,862nd career game in the Giants’ 4-3 loss to San Diego. The ‘Kid’ 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 – increasing its membership from 12 to 14 – 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 Wilson of the San Francisco Giants keeps the San Diego Padres hitless for eight innings before Mike Pagliarulo hits a single. Wilson will settle for a 6 – 0 one-hitter, as the Giants post their 14th victory in their last 15 games.
On June 13 1990, Willie Wilson of the Kansas City Royals collects his 600th career stolen base in an 11 – 4 win over the 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 Gehrig’s record when he plays in his 2,131st straight…
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