1889 – New York Giants pitcher Mickey Welch strikes out as the first pinch hitter in major league history.
1889 – New York Giants pitcher Mickey Welch strikes out as the first pinch hitter in major league history.
The Cleveland Spiders defeat the Boston Beaneaters, 19 – 8, behind a great hitting performance by Larry Twitchell, who goes 6-for-6 with a walk. He hits for the cycle and accumulates a then-record 16 total bases, thanks to a single, a double, three triples and a homer and scores 5 runs. Kid Madden pitches the whole game for Boston, surrendering 27 hits, but Twitchell also takes the mound, relieving Jersey Bakely in the 2nd inning after he has started the frame with four walks and a hit batsman. He then goes back to playing left field in the 3rd and Henry Gruber finishes the game on the mound.
1889 – The Cleveland Spiders defeat the Boston Beaneaters, 19 – 8, behind a great hitting performance by Larry Twitchell, who goes 6-for-6 with a walk. He hits for the cycle and accumulates a then-record 16 total bases, thanks to a single, a double, three triples and a homer and scores 5 runs. Kid Madden pitches the whole game for Boston, surrendering 27 hits, but Twitchell also takes the mound, relieving Jersey Bakely in the 2nd inning after he has started the frame with four walks and a hit batsman. He then goes back to playing left field in the 3rd and Henry Gruber finishes the game on the mound.
At the Seventh Street Park in Indianapolis, future 300 game winner Mickey Welch becomes the first pinch hitter in major league history. Although the Giants right-handed pitcher strikes out in his historic plate appearance, New York prevails, beating the Hoosiers, 9-6.
At the Seventh Street Park in Indianapolis, future 300 game winner Mickey Welch becomes the first pinch hitter in major league history. Although the Giants right-handed pitcher strikes out in his historic plate appearance, New York prevails, beating the Hoosiers, 9-6.
Boston wins a ten-inning‚ 7-6 decision over Philadelphia (NL)‚ but the Phils claim they are robbed by Mike Kelly. When Phillie slugger Sam Thompson hits a ball apparently over the fence in right field‚ Kelly runs back and then fires a ball to the infield‚ depriving Thompson of his homer. The Phils claim Kelly used a hidden ball trick‚ but the umpire rules it is the game ball. Thompson does not score.
Boston wins a ten-inning‚ 7-6 decision over Philadelphia (NL)‚ but the Phils claim they are robbed by Mike Kelly. When Phillie slugger Sam Thompson hits a ball apparently over the fence in right field‚ Kelly runs back and then fires a ball to the infield‚ depriving Thompson of his homer. The Phils claim Kelly used a hidden ball trick‚ but the umpire rules it is the game ball. Thompson does not score.
The Alleghenies run their losing streak to 12 games by dropping a pair to the Phillies
The Alleghenies run their losing streak to 12 games by dropping a pair to the Phillies‚ 4-3 in 10 innings‚ and 16-1. George Wood and Sam Thompson each hit 2 homers in the nitecap.
Batting Out of Turn Costs Alleghenys a Run in 1889 Showdown
The Philadelphia Phillies were hosting the Pittsburgh Alleghenys. The home team elected to bat first and scored three runs in the top of the first. In the bottom of the first, Pittsburgh had a man on first and two outs with the number four hitter, Al Maul, due to bat. However, James “Deacon” White, the number five batter in the lineup hit a double that scored the runner. The Phillies appealed, and Tom Lynch, the umpire, correctly called Maul out to end the inning without the run counting.
Hall of Famer Roger Connor became the first man to hit a ball over the fence at the new Polo Grounds
On July 10, 1889, Hall of Famer Roger Connor became the first man to hit a ball over the fence at the new Polo Grounds. He was given a medal. [adrotate banner=”51″] @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports and other links Other Resources & Links Baseball-Reference Box ScoreÂ
Bid McPhee hits a grand slam‚ off Paul Swartzel‚ and a 2-run homer to pace the Reds to an 11-3 win over visiting Kansas City. Bid will total 5 homers this year.
Bid McPhee hits a grand slam‚ off Paul Swartzel‚ and a 2-run homer to pace the Reds to an 11-3 win over visiting Kansas City. Bid will total 5 homers this year.
New York’s Mickey Welch is the first pitcher to strike out Boston’s Dan Brouthers this season
On June 11, 1889 1889 – New York’s Mickey Welch is the first pitcher to strike out Boston’s Dan Brouthers this season. Welch’s 2-hitter gives the Giants a 2 – 1 win over the Beaneaters. [adrotate banner=”51″] @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports and other links Other Resources & Links Baseball-Reference Box ScoreÂ
It adds up. Called in from the outfield to face Phillie slugger Sam Thompson with the bases loaded in the 2nd inning‚ Ad Gumbert serves up a home run on the first pitch. Will Hutchison then returns to the box for Chicago and finishes the game‚ losing 16-12.
It adds up. Called in from the outfield to face Phillie slugger Sam Thompson with the bases loaded in the 2nd inning‚ Ad Gumbert serves up a home run on the first pitch. Will Hutchison then returns to the box for Chicago and finishes the game‚ losing 16-12.
