Rookie Andy Ashby strikes out the side in the 4th inning against Cincinnati on just nine pitches. It is only the 12th time in National League history that it has been accomplished and the first by a Phillies pitcher.

Rookie Andy Ashby strikes out the side in the 4th inning against Cincinnati on just nine pitches. It is only the 12th time in National League history that it has been accomplished and the first by a Phillies pitcher.

Otis Nixon sets a National League record and ties the major league mark by stealing six bases against the Montreal Expos
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Otis Nixon sets a National League record and ties the major league mark by stealing six bases against the Montreal Expos

On June 16, 1991, At Olympic Stadium. Atlanta Braves speedster Otis Nixon sets a National League record and ties the major league mark by stealing six bases against the Montreal Expos. Nixon matches the record set by Hall of Famer Eddie Collins in 1912. Nixon also picks up three hits in Atlanta’s 7-6 loss.

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6/11/1991: Andy Van Slyke of the Pirates hit a home run off Dodgers pitcher Bob Ojeda in the bottom of the first inning. The game was rained out in the bottom of the second inning with Pittsburgh leading 1-0.

6/11/1991: Andy Van Slyke of the Pirates hit a home run off Dodgers pitcher Bob Ojeda in the bottom of the first inning. The game was rained out in the bottom of the second inning with Pittsburgh leading 1-0.

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1991 – After giving up three runs in the top of the ninth, the Astros storm back with four in the bottom half of the frame to stun Montreal, 9-8. Doubles by Luis Gonzalez and Ken Caminiti key the rally. 

1991 – After giving up three runs in the top of the ninth, the Astros storm back with four in the bottom half of the frame to stun Montreal, 9-8. Doubles by Luis Gonzalez and Ken Caminiti key the rally. 

1991 – Cleveland Indians outfielder Albert Belle is demoted to the minors for not running out a ground ball in a 2 – 1 loss to the Chicago White Sox.

1991 – Cleveland Indians outfielder Albert Belle is demoted to the minors for not running out a ground ball in a 2 – 1 loss to the Chicago White Sox.

Brawl breaks out on Dale Murphy Night in Atlanta
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Brawl breaks out on Dale Murphy Night in Atlanta

[adrotate banner=”41″] June 4, 1991 on Dale Murphy Appreciation Night at Fulton County Stadium. This was Murphy’s first trip back to Atlanta as a member of the Phillies, and the Braves were committed to making it a special moment (see the video tribute) . Dale Murphy Appreciation Night would also be remembered for a brawl…