1983 – In the 9th inning of Atlanta’s 3 – 2 win over Los Angeles, Braves OF Dale Murphy walks, steals second, and scores the winning run on Rafael Ramirez’s single. The stolen base makes him only the 6th player in major league history to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season.

Troubled Dodger reliever Steve Howe is suspended once again because of his chronic drug problem after missing the club’s flight to Atlanta and refusing to take a urinalysis upon his arrival. Howe, who has 18 saves and a 1.44 ERA despite spending part of the season in a drug rehabilitation program, will not be eligible for post-season play.

In the first inning of a 14-1 rain-shortened five-inning victory over the Orioles, the Tigers stroke ten consecutive hits and score 11 runs. Detroit’s opening offense ties the American League record for runs scored to start a game, which was established by the Boston Americans in 1901.

Denver (American Association) beats Portland (Pacific Coast League), 5 – 4, to give the Tidewater Tides (International League) the championship in the first AAA World Series. Manager Davey Johnson’s Tides won three of their four games in the double round-robin tournament to edge 2nd-place Portland, which finished 2-2.

1983 – Minnesota’s Tim Teufel goes 5 for 5 with a triple and the first two home runs of his major league career in an 11 – 4 win over the Blue Jays.

Recording his 39th save, Royals’ closer Dan Quisenberry breaks John Hiller’s single-season record. The submariner gets the last two outs in a 4-3 victory over the Angels.

Dan Quisenberry breaks John Hiller’s all-time single-season save record, recording the final two outs of the Royals’ 4 – 3 win over the Angels for his 39th save of the season.

Mets C Mike Fitzgerald becomes the 48th player in major league history to hit a home run in his first at-bat, connecting for a solo shot off Tony Ghelfi in the 2nd inning of New York’s 5 – 1 win over Philadelphia.

Mike Fitzgerald becomes the 48th major leaguer to hit a home run in his first big league at bat. The Mets rookie backstop’s second-inning homer of Tony Ghelfi contributes to a 5-1 victory over Philadelphia at Veterans Stadium.