Tom Seaver pitches the final game of his career in the major leagues, for the Red Sox against the Blue Jays, a four-inning effort resulting in a loss.

Bob Brenly, usually a catcher, ties a major league record by making four errors in one inning playing third base. The Giants infielder makes amends by hitting two homers, including the ninth inning game-winner that gives San Francisco a 7-6 walk-off victory over the Atlanta at Candlestick Park.

1986 – The Rangers set a club record with seven home runs in a 14 – 1 rout of Minnesota. Five of the home runs come off Twins starter Bert Blyleven, who will yield a major league-record 50 this season.

The Twins fire manager Ray Miller and replace him with coach Tom Kelly.

1986 – Eric Davis leads the Reds to a 14 – 2 pasting of the host Giants by belting three home runs, scoring 5 runs and knocking in 4. His first two homers are off starter Vida Blue.

1986 – Montreal’s Floyd Youmans and Tim Burke combine to one-hit the Giants but lose, 1 – 0, as Mike Krukow tosses a 2-hit shutout. Mike Aldrete’s 1st-inning double drives in the game’s only run.

At County Stadium‚ the Cleveland Indians swamp the Brewers‚ 17 – 9, on 23 hits. Joe Carter has 5 hits‚ including 2 homers‚ and scores 5 times.