In the second game of a doubleheader against the San Diego Padres, the New York Mets’ Bret Saberhagen goes 10 innings, striking out 11, giving up five hits and allowing no runs. Consistent with his record-setting season, he walks none.
On July 14, 1994, former major leaguer Cesar Tovar dies from pancreatic cancer at the age of 54. Known as a versatile player, Tovar gained fame when he became the second player in major league history to play nine positions in a single game. He also stole 226 bases over a 12-year career with…
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Ozzie Smith records four assists in the Cardinals’ 8 – 1 loss to the Colorado Rockies, moving him past Luis Aparicio and into first place on the all-time list.
The Minnesota Twins lose to the Milwaukee Brewers, 6 – 4, in the Metrodome. During the course of the game, two balls are hit off the ceiling of the stadium, a Kent Hrbek fly ball which drops for a double, and a Pedro Munoz pop-up, caught by Milwaukee 1B Kevin Seitzer.
Whoops! Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Joe Carter appears with his uniform spelling “Torotno”. The uniform maker Wilson is to blame.
Chicago White Sox pitcher Alex Fernandez strikes out 12 to win his 8th straight game, defeating the Cleveland Indians, 6 – 3. The White Sox move ahead of the Tribe by a half game in the American League Central.
At the Pirates’ Three Rivers Stadium, the National League ends its record six-game Mid Summer Classic slump when Tony Gwynn scores on Moises Alou’s double in the tenth inning, giving the Senior Circuit an 8-7 victory. Fred McGriff is named MVP, earning the honor with his dramatic two-run home run off Lee Smith that tied the game in the bottom of the ninth.
The Pirates unveil a statue of Roberto Clemente outside Three Rivers Stadium.
Handling four chances in the 8 – 1 defeat to the Rockies, Cardinal infielder Ozzie Smith passes Luis Aparicio and moves into the top spot on the all-time list for assists by a shortstop. “The Wizard of Oz” will end his 19-year career in 1996 with 8,375 assists.
1994 – In just his third major league game, shortstop Orlando Miller launches two home runs and drives in three to pace a 5-3 victory in Chicago. He earns respect too, receiving two intentional walks as well. Ken Caminiti also goes deep while Craig Biggio pounds three hits including two doubles.
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