Bob Turley pitches a one-hit shutout and strikes out 10 to lead the New York Yankees to a 5 – 0 victory
1955 – Bob Turley pitches a one-hit shutout and strikes out 10 to lead the New York Yankees to a 5 – 0 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Clyde Vollmer hits a walkoff grandslam in 16th off Bob Feller
Clyde Vollmer, who started the month on the bench, continues his explosive fireworks against the Indians. He singles in the tying run in the 15th and then in the 16th hits a grand slam off reliever Bob Feller for an 8 – 4 Red Sox win. The grand slam is the latest to be hit in a game in major league history. Mickey McDermott pitches all 16 innings for the Sox, striking out 15 and walking one.
Tommy Lasorda, strikes out 25 batters and collects the game-winning hit
On May 31, 1948 – Tommy Lasorda, best known as the Dodgers’ Hall of Fame skipper, strikes out 25 batters and collects the game-winning hit when the Schenectady Blue Jays defeat the Amsterdam Rugmakers, 6-5, in 15 innings. The promising southpaw, who goes the distance in the CanAm minor-league contest played in McNearney Stadium, believes…
Bob Feller fans 11 White Sox in gaining his 12th win of the year, 7 – 3
Bob Feller fans 11 White Sox in gaining his 12th win of the year, 7 – 3. The Tribe now lead the American League by 2 1/2 games.
Cleveland’s Bob Feller strikes out 16 Red Sox, one less than his own American League record, in an 8 – 1 victory.
1937 – Cleveland’s Bob Feller strikes out 16 Red Sox, one less than his own American League record, in an 8 – 1 victory.
Dizzy Dean defeats Tony Freitas in a game in which each starting pitchers throws 17 innings
At Cincinnati’s Crosley Field, the Cardinals beat the Reds 8-6 in 18 innings. Redbird hurler Dizzy Dean gets the win, defeating Tony Freitas in a game in which each starting pitchers throws 17 innings en route to both striking out 17 batters.
Dizzy Dean of the St. Louis Cardinals sets a modern day major league record (since surpassed) by striking out 17 batters
On July 30, 1933, Dizzy Dean of the St. Louis Cardinals sets a modern day major league record (since surpassed) by striking out 17 batters. The future Hall of Famer allows only six hits in defeating the Chicago Cubs, 8-2. Teammate catcher Jimmie Wilson also sets a new mark recording 18 putouts. in the Sportsman’s…
At Ebbets Field, the Robins come from behind to edge the Giants, 3 – 2, behind Dazzy Vance. Harvey Hendrick dinks a 2-run homer in the 8th, off Larry Benton, to tie, and Jake Flowers singles with two out in the 9th to drive home the winner. The ecstatic fans respond by covering the field with straw hats.
At Ebbets Field, the Robins come from behind to edge the Giants, 3 – 2, behind Dazzy Vance. Harvey Hendrick dinks a 2-run homer in the 8th, off Larry Benton, to tie, and Jake Flowers singles with two out in the 9th to drive home the winner. The ecstatic fans respond by covering the field with straw hats.
Senator right-hander Walter Johnson strikes out 14, including six consecutive batters to tie an AL mark, en route to tossing a 4-0 one-hitter over Chicago. A fourth-inning single by Harry Hooper spoils the ‘Big Train’s’ bid for his second career no-hitter.
Senator right-hander Walter Johnson strikes out 14, including six consecutive batters to tie an AL mark, en route to tossing a 4-0 one-hitter over Chicago. A fourth-inning single by Harry Hooper spoils the ‘Big Train’s’ bid for his second career no-hitter.
Brooklyn ace Nap Rucker strikes out 16 Cardinals in a 1 – 0 win.
Brooklyn ace Nap Rucker strikes out 16 Cardinals in a 1 – 0 win. Rucker will fan 201 batters this year, just four behind Orval Overall, the National League leader.
