After having a commanding 9 – 0 lead and still ahead, 10 – 3, entering the bottom of the 9th, the Mets barely hold on to beat the Phillies at Veterans Stadium, 10 – 9. The nail biter causes the usually even-mannered Bob Murphy to use a mild obscenity in his call of the final out, “they win the damn thing by a score of 10 to 9!”.

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After having a commanding 9 – 0 lead and still ahead, 10 – 3, entering the bottom of the 9th, the Mets barely hold on to beat the Phillies at Veterans Stadium, 10 – 9. The nail biter causes the usually even-mannered Bob Murphy to use a mild obscenity in his call of the final out, “they win the damn thing by a score of 10 to 9!”.

1990 – Who needs a pickoff move ? Atlanta pitcher Charlie Leibrandt picks off Craig Biggio by beating him back to first base. Atlanta wins the game, 9 – 3. Atlanta takes the nitecap from Houston scoring in the 8th and 9th to win, 9 – 8.

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1990 – Who needs a pickoff move ? Atlanta pitcher Charlie Leibrandt picks off Craig Biggio by beating him back to first base. Atlanta wins the game, 9 – 3. Atlanta takes the nitecap from Houston scoring in the 8th and 9th to win, 9 – 8.

In his first major league start, Ben McDonald, the Orioles’ top pick in last year’s June draft, blanks Chicago on four hits, 2-0. The 22 year-old right-hander from Louisiana State, the first American League pitcher to make his debut with a shutout in 15 years, retires the final 16 White Sox batters he faces, after allowing Ron Kittle’s fourth-inning single.

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In his first major league start, Ben McDonald, the Orioles’ top pick in last year’s June draft, blanks Chicago on four hits, 2-0. The 22 year-old right-hander from Louisiana State, the first American League pitcher to make his debut with a shutout in 15 years, retires the final 16 White Sox batters he faces, after allowing Ron Kittle’s fourth-inning single.

1990 – Kevin Appier fires a shutout for the last-place Royals, beating Roger Clemens and the Red Sox, 5 – 0. The Sox take the nitecap, 3 – 1, scoring a pair on Mike Greenwell’s two-run homer off starter Luis Aquino.

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1990 – Kevin Appier fires a shutout for the last-place Royals, beating Roger Clemens and the Red Sox, 5 – 0. The Sox take the nitecap, 3 – 1, scoring a pair on Mike Greenwell’s two-run homer off starter Luis Aquino.

Arbitrator George Nicolau rules in favor of the Players Association saying that the 26 major league owners colluded and were aware of a databank that detailed 1987 salary offers. The owners will be forced to pay significant damages to the affected players.

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Arbitrator George Nicolau rules in favor of the Players Association saying that the 26 major league owners colluded and were aware of a databank that detailed 1987 salary offers. The owners will be forced to pay significant damages to the affected players.

A day after setting a major-league record for triple plays, the Twins and Red Sox set one for double plays. The Red Sox hit into six double plays, while the Twins ground into four to set the major league record, as the Red Sox win again, 5 – 4. The previous mark of nine twin killings was last accomplished on April 15, 1961.

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A day after setting a major-league record for triple plays, the Twins and Red Sox set one for double plays. The Red Sox hit into six double plays, while the Twins ground into four to set the major league record, as the Red Sox win again, 5 – 4. The previous mark of nine twin killings was last accomplished on April 15, 1961.

Bo Jackson of the Kansas City Royals hits a monstrous 461-foot home run against Nolan Ryan
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Bo Jackson of the Kansas City Royals hits home runs in three consecutive at-bats before separating his shoulder

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  On July 15, 1990, Bo Jackson of the Kansas City Royals hits home runs in three consecutive at-bats before separating his shoulder trying to make a diving catch against Deion Sanders of the New York Yankees. Jackson’s power surge helps the Royals to a 10-7 victory, but the two-sport star will miss the next…

Minnesota becomes the first team in history to turn two triple plays in the same game.

Minnesota becomes the first team in history to turn two triple plays in the same game.

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Minnesota becomes the first team in history to turn two triple plays in the same game. Both are started on grounders to 3B Gary Gaetti, who has started five of the Twins’ last six triple killings. The Twins’ triple killings aren’t enough as the team loses to the Red Sox at Fenway Park, 1 – 0.

Steve Lyons

Steve Lyons drops his draws

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On July 16, 1990  Steve Lyons slides head first into first base to beat out a bunt. The play becomes memorable when the White Sox first baseman drops his pants to brush away the dirt inside his uniform in front of 14,770 fans at Tiger Stadium.   @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@