|

8/5/1990: George Brett lost a homer to rain in Baltimore. The hit was off Ben McDonald in the first inning with no one on base. The game that lasted only 1/2 inning.

ByThis Day in Baseball

8/5/1990: George Brett lost a homer to rain in Baltimore. The hit was off Ben McDonald in the first inning with no one on base. The game that lasted only 1/2 inning.

 Hall of Fame induction ceremonies for Jim Palmer and Joe Morgan are rained out in Cooperstown, NY. The ceremony will be conducted the following day at a local high school.

ByBaseball

 Hall of Fame induction ceremonies for Jim Palmer and Joe Morgan are rained out in Cooperstown, NY. The ceremony will be conducted the following day at a local high school.

The Braves trade Dale Murphy to the Phillies for Jeff Parrett, Jim Vatcher, and Victor Rosario. The move enables the youngster David Justice to return to right field and win the Rookie-of-the-Year Award.

ByBaseball

The Braves trade Dale Murphy to the Phillies for Jeff Parrett, Jim Vatcher, and Victor Rosario. The move enables the youngster David Justice to return to right field and win the Rookie-of-the-Year Award.

Pittsburgh’s Doug Drabek is one out away from a no-hitter when he gives up a single to the Phillies’ Sil Campusano, who is hitting .188. Drabek finishes with an 11 – 0 one-hitter.

ByBaseball

Pittsburgh’s Doug Drabek is one out away from a no-hitter when he gives up a single to the Phillies’ Sil Campusano, who is hitting .188. Drabek finishes with an 11 – 0 one-hitter.

Cleveland’s Tom Candiotti has his no-hitter spoiled in the 8th inning when New York’s Oscar Azocar singles. Candy leaves the game and takes the loss as the Tribe drops a 6 – 4 decision. In just his second week in the majors, Cleveland’s Alex Cole ties a major-league record by stealing seven bases in two games. He set the club record by swiping five bases against the Royals on August 1st.

ByBaseball

Cleveland’s Tom Candiotti has his no-hitter spoiled in the 8th inning when New York’s Oscar Azocar singles. Candy leaves the game and takes the loss as the Tribe drops a 6 – 4 decision. In just his second week in the majors, Cleveland’s Alex Cole ties a major-league record by stealing seven bases in two games. He set the club record by swiping five bases against the Royals on August 1st.

Yankees rookie Kevin Maas hits his 10th home run in just 77 at bats, the fastest any player has ever reached that mark. But the Yanks lose to Detroit, 6 – 5, in 11 innings.

ByBaseball

Yankees rookie Kevin Maas hits his 10th home run in just 77 at bats, the fastest any player has ever reached that mark. But the Yanks lose to Detroit, 6 – 5, in 11 innings.