Garret Anderson

Major League Record 6 Grandslams hit in One Day

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On May 21, 2000, a major league record six grand slams are hit on the same day. Anaheim Angels outfielder Garret Anderson hits the record-breaker, connecting in the Angels’ 10-6 loss to the Kansas City Royals vs Chris Fussell. The previous record of five grand slams had been set just one year earlier. The four-hit…

The Giants score 11 runs in the 6th inning on their way to a 16 – 10 win over the Brewers. OF Terrell Lowery collects five hits for San Francisco, including three doubles. Starter Russ Ortiz is the winner, allowing 10 earned runs, the most earned runs in a win since Bob Friend, in 1954. The last pitcher to notch a win and give up 10 runs (9 earned) was Vida Blue against the Padres on April 19, 1979. The Giants are the second team to score 11 runs in an inning this year. Earlier this season, the White Sox dropped 11 runs against the Mariners in one inning.

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The Giants score 11 runs in the 6th inning on their way to a 16 – 10 win over the Brewers. OF Terrell Lowery collects five hits for San Francisco, including three doubles. Starter Russ Ortiz is the winner, allowing 10 earned runs, the most earned runs in a win since Bob Friend, in 1954. The last pitcher to notch a win and give up 10 runs (9 earned) was Vida Blue against the Padres on April 19, 1979. The Giants are the second team to score 11 runs in an inning this year. Earlier this season, the White Sox dropped 11 runs against the Mariners in one inning.

The White Sox defeat the Blue Jays, 2 – 1, despite getting only one hit in the game. Five Toronto errors help Chicago score two unearned runs. C Mark Johnson’s 3rd-inning single is the White Sox’s only hit.

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The White Sox defeat the Blue Jays, 2 – 1, despite getting only one hit in the game. Five Toronto errors help Chicago score two unearned runs. C Mark Johnson’s 3rd-inning single is the White Sox’s only hit.

The Mariners defeat the Devil Rays, 8 – 4, as OF Rickey Henderson hits a leadoff home run for the second consecutive game, and for the 77th time in his career.

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The Mariners defeat the Devil Rays, 8 – 4, as OF Rickey Henderson hits a leadoff home run for the second consecutive game, and for the 77th time in his career.

The Braves defeat the Padres, 12 – 6, as 1B Andres Galarraga goes 5 for 5, including a double. OF Brian Jordan has four hits for Atlanta, including two home runs, and drives in seven runs.

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The Braves defeat the Padres, 12 – 6, as 1B Andres Galarraga goes 5 for 5, including a double. OF Brian Jordan has four hits for Atlanta, including two home runs, and drives in seven runs.