On June 30, 1995, Cleveland’s Eddie Murray singles in the 6th inning against Minnesota’s Mike Trombley for his 3,000th career hit, making him just the 20th player to reach the mark. The visiting Indians beat the Twins, 4 – 1. Murray becomes only the second switch-hitter-after all-time leader Pete Rose-to reach the milestone.
Andres Galarraga becomes the fourth player in big league history to hit a home run in three consecutive innings. The Rockies’ first baseman’s accomplishment helps Colorado to beat the Padres at Jack Murphy Stadium, 11-3.
On June 25, 1995 At jack Murphy Stadium Colorado Rockies Firstbaseman Andres Galarraga hits home runs in the 6th, 7th, and 8th innings against the Padres to tie the major league record: he’s the 4th major leaguer to clout 4-baggers in three consecutive innings. Galarraga’s 7 RBIs lead the Rockies to an 11 – 3 win. Source Baseball…
On June 20, In Florida’s 7 – 2 victory over Colorado, Marlins’ relief pitcher Terry Mathews gets the win, and goes 3 for 3 at the plate, with two doubles, two ribbies, and a run scored.
On June 20, P Lee Smith saves the Angels’ 3 – 2 win over the Royals to set a major league record with his 18th save in 18 opportunities. His streak will end on June 28th.
Darryl Strawberry signs a one-year contract with the Yankees despite the fact he is under a sixty-day suspension for drug abuse. During his five seasons in the Bronx, the southpaw-swinging slugger will contribute to the team’s tremendous success in the late 90’s.
On June 11, 1995, the Giants’ Mike Benjamin goes 4-for-6 against the Expos. Benjamin’s offensive outburst begins a three-game stretch in which he collects 14 hits in 18 at-bats. The 14 hits is a record for three consecutive games.
On June 11, 1995 Lee Smith sets a major league record with a save in his 16th consecutive appearance, pitching a scoreless ninth inning to preserve the Angels’ 5 – 4 victory over the Orioles. Smith breaks the mark of 15 straight set by Doug Jones in 1988.
Mark McGwire ties a major league record by hitting five homers in back-to-back games. Big Mac’s three homers today in consecutive at-bats help the A’s defeat the Red Sox, 8-1.
On June 10, 1995, colorful broadcaster Lindsey Nelson dies at the age of 76. A member of the New York Mets’ original broadcast team in 1962, Nelson served as the team’s play-by-play man for 17 seasons. Known for his loud sportscoats, Nelson received the Hall of Fame’s Ford Frick Award in 1988.
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