Brewers DH Dave Parker gets his 2,500th career hit in a 5 – 4 win over the Yankees.
On June 27, 1990 Brewers DH Dave Parker gets his 2,500th career hit in a 5 – 4 win over the Yankees.
The last-place Braves fire manager Russ Nixon and replace him with GM Bobby Cox, who last managed Toronto in 1985. Cox will turn the franchise’s fortunes completely around, starting with a surprise pennant in 1991.
The last-place Braves fire manager Russ Nixon and replace him with GM Bobby Cox, who last managed Toronto in 1985. Cox will turn the franchise’s fortunes completely around, starting with a surprise pennant in 1991.
Willie Wilson of the Kansas City Royals collects his 600th career stolen base in an 11 – 4 win over the California Angels.
On June 13 1990, Willie Wilson of the Kansas City Royals collects his 600th career stolen base in an 11 – 4 win over the California Angels.
Trevor Wilson of the San Francisco Giants keeps the San Diego Padres hitless for eight innings before Mike Pagliarulo hits a single. Wilson will settle for a 6 – 0 one-hitter, as the Giants post their 14th victory in their last 15 games.
On June 13 1990, Trevor Wilson of the San Francisco Giants keeps the San Diego Padres hitless for eight innings before Mike Pagliarulo hits a single. Wilson will settle for a 6 – 0 one-hitter, as the Giants post their 14th victory in their last 15 games.
The Phils’ Lenny Dykstra’s hitting streak stops at 23 games‚ as he goes 0 for 8 in a doubleheader with Montreal. Dykstra’s average drops from .407 to .392.
On June 11, 1990 The Phils’ Lenny Dykstra’s hitting streak stops at 23 games‚ as he goes 0 for 8 in a doubleheader with Montreal. Dykstra’s average drops from .407 to .392.
Appearing as a pinch hitter in the top of the eighth inning, Dave Liddell, playing in his only major league game, singles in his lone plate appearance. The Mets’ 23 year-old catcher will stay in the contest, catching the remainder of the team’s 6-3 loss at Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium.
Appearing as a pinch hitter in the top of the eighth inning, Dave Liddell, playing in his only major league game, singles in his lone plate appearance. The Mets’ 23 year-old catcher will stay in the contest, catching the remainder of the team’s 6-3 loss at Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium.
With the team struggling (20-22)‚ the Mets fire manager Davey Johnson‚ whose six-year winning percentage was .593. Coach Bud Harrelson replaces him and the Mets will win 20 of their next 23 games before cooling down.
With the team struggling (20-22)‚ the Mets fire manager Davey Johnson‚ whose six-year winning percentage was .593. Coach Bud Harrelson replaces him and the Mets will win 20 of their next 23 games before cooling down.
Don Baylor, the only Angels player to win the American League MVP Award up to that point, in 1979, is inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame. The OF/DH averaged 23 home runs and 87 runs batted in, while batting .262 in six seasons for California.
Don Baylor, the only Angels player to win the American League MVP Award up to that point, in 1979, is inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame. The OF/DH averaged 23 home runs and 87 runs batted in, while batting .262 in six seasons for California.
Andre Dawson sets a major-league record when he is intentionally walked five times during a 16-inning, 2 – 1 Cubs win over the Reds. Cincinnati issues seven intentional passes altogether to tie a major-league record set by Houston in 1984.
Andre Dawson sets a major-league record when he is intentionally walked five times during a 16-inning, 2 – 1 Cubs win over the Reds. Cincinnati issues seven intentional passes altogether to tie a major-league record set by Houston in 1984.
The Baltimore Orioles tie an American League record with eight consecutive singles in a seven-run 1st inning against Bobby Witt to beat the Texas Rangers, 13 – 1. The eight straight singles equal a record set by the Washington Senators against the Cleveland Indians in 1951 and matched by the Oakland Athletics against the Chicago White Sox in 1981.
The Baltimore Orioles tie an American League record with eight consecutive singles in a seven-run 1st inning against Bobby Witt to beat the Texas Rangers, 13 – 1. The eight straight singles equal a record set by the Washington Senators against the Cleveland Indians in 1951 and matched by the Oakland Athletics against the Chicago White Sox in 1981.
