Six Florida Marlins pitchers combine to shut out the Cubs, 3 – 0. Starter Chris Hammond gets credit for the victory.
Six Florida Marlins pitchers combine to shut out the Cubs, 3 – 0. Starter Chris Hammond gets credit for the victory.
In only his second major league appearance, Cleveland Indians pitcher Paul Shuey strikes out four batters in the 9th inning of the Indians’ 9 – 3 victory over Detroit. Shuey becomes only the 10th pitcher in American League history, and the first rookie, to strike out four in an inning.
In only his second major league appearance, Cleveland Indians pitcher Paul Shuey strikes out four batters in the 9th inning of the Indians’ 9 – 3 victory over Detroit. Shuey becomes only the 10th pitcher in American League history, and the first rookie, to strike out four in an inning.
Tim Salmon of the California Angels ties an American League record with his 13th consecutive hit.
Tim Salmon of the California Angels ties an American League record with his 13th consecutive hit.
The Braves score seven runs in the bottom of the 9th to come back from an 8 – 1 deficit to tie the Phillies. Atlanta goes on to win the game, 9 – 8 in 15 innings.
The Braves score seven runs in the bottom of the 9th to come back from an 8 – 1 deficit to tie the Phillies. Atlanta goes on to win the game, 9 – 8 in 15 innings.
1994 – Central Valley Rockies (California League) SS Neifi Perez pulls off an unassisted triple play on a line drive.
1994 – Central Valley Rockies (California League) SS Neifi Perez pulls off an unassisted triple play on a line drive.
Danny Tartabull, Mike Stanley and Gerald Williams hit back-to-back-to-back home runs for the Yankees in the 6th inning of New York’s 8 – 4 win over Boston.
Danny Tartabull, Mike Stanley and Gerald Williams hit back-to-back-to-back home runs for the Yankees in the 6th inning of New York’s 8 – 4 win over Boston.
Pittsburgh OF Andy Van Slyke goes 8 for 9 in the Pirates’ 9 – 2 and 9 – 3 doubleheader sweep of the Cubs. Van Slyke homers and doubles in the first game, while driving in four runs.
Pittsburgh OF Andy Van Slyke goes 8 for 9 in the Pirates’ 9 – 2 and 9 – 3 doubleheader sweep of the Cubs. Van Slyke homers and doubles in the first game, while driving in four runs.
Kirk Rueter of the Montreal Expos becomes the first major league pitcher since Fernando Valenzuela in 1981 to start his career with a 10-0 record as Montreal beats the Pirates, 3 – 2.
Kirk Rueter of the Montreal Expos becomes the first major league pitcher since Fernando Valenzuela in 1981 to start his career with a 10-0 record as Montreal beats the Pirates, 3 – 2.
Baltimore Orioles closer Lee Smith picks up his ninth save in just Baltimore’s 16th game to reach the mark faster than anyone else in major league history.
Baltimore Orioles closer Lee Smith picks up his ninth save in just Baltimore’s 16th game to reach the mark faster than anyone else in major league history.
Recently-retired NBA legend Michael Jordan makes his professional baseball debut by going hitless for AA Birmingham. Chattanooga is a 10 – 3 winner over the White Sox affiliate club.
Recently-retired NBA legend Michael Jordan makes his professional baseball debut by going hitless for AA Birmingham. Chattanooga is a 10 – 3 winner over the White Sox affiliate club.
