On November 9, 1996 — At Yokohama, Central League All-Star Hideki Matsui hits a grand slam off pitcher Shane Reynolds. Reynolds retires 20 of the next 21 batters, but loses, 6 – 4.
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Sources:
Baseball Reference November 9
National Pastime November 9
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project