“the Sandberg game”

“the Sandberg game”

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1984 – At Wrigley Field, in game that will be known as “the Sandberg game”, the Cubs’ Ryne Sandberg goes 5 for 6 with game-tying home runs off Cardinals relief ace Bruce Sutter in both the 9th and 10th innings. He drives in seven runs to lead Chicago to a 12 – 11 win in 11 innings. It is the first time Sutter has given up two home runs to the same batter in the same game. Dave Owen’s bases-loaded single wins it. Willie McGee hits for the cycle and drives in six runs in a losing cause.

Dave Kingman of the Oakland A’s hits a ball through the roof of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
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Dave Kingman of the Oakland A’s hits a ball through the roof of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome

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On May 4, 1984, Dave Kingman of the Oakland A’s hits a ball through the roof of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. Kingman’s fly ball goes through a drainage hole in the roof and never returns to the playing field. much to the surprise of the Twins infielders, John Casino and Houston Jimenez waiting to…

willie mcgee two homeruns
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Willie McGee becomes the third rookie to hit two home runs in same World Series game

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Willie McGee becomes the third rookie to hit two home runs in same World Series game. Going deep off Brewers starter Pete Vuckovich in the fifth and seventh innings in Game 3 of the Fall Classic, the Cardinals’ center fielder joins Charlie Keller (1939) and Tony Kubek (1957), who also accomplished the feat in the third game of their respective Fall Classics.

Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies moves into second place on the all-time hit list
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Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies moves into second place on the all-time hit list

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On June 22, 1982, Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies moves into second place on the all-time hit list with a double against John Stuper of the St. Louis Cardinals. Rose’s hit, which comes as part of the Phillies 3-2 loss, pushes him past Hank Aaron and behind only Ty Cobb on the all-time list….

Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies ties Stan Musial for the most hits in National League history

Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies ties Stan Musial for the most hits in National League history

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  On June 10, 1981,  The Philadelphia Phillies’ Pete Rose hits a single in the 1st inning off Nolan Ryan that gives him 3,630 hits, tying Stan Musial’s National League mark. The Phillies beat the Houston Astros, 5 – 4, before more than 57,000 fans at Veterans Stadium.

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Jerry Grote sets Royals RBI record – straight out of retirement

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Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On June 3, 1981, Jerry Grote of the Kansas City Royals sets a club record by driving in seven runs in a 12-9 win over the Seattle Mariners. Grote, who had been retired for two years before making the Royals…

Paul Molitor hits a leadoff HR-his 2nd in two days-as the Brewers roll by the Mariners‚ 10-3

Paul Molitor hits a leadoff HR-his 2nd in two days-as the Brewers roll by the Mariners‚ 10-3

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  July 1, 1979 – At County Stadium, Paul Molitor hits a leadoff homerun his 2nd in two days, off Floyd Bannister, as the Brewers roll by the Seattle Mariners‚ 10-3. Gorman Thomas hits his 2nd HR in 2 days and Robin Yount adds a 3-run dinger. Jim Slaton goes the distance for the win…

jim rice collects 400 total base
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Rice becomes first American League player with 400 total bases since DiMaggio

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On September 29, 1978, Jim Rice of the Boston Red Sox becomes the first major leaguer since Joe DiMaggio in 1937 to achieve 400 total bases in a season. Rice collects a single and a double off Jim Clancy to help the Red Sox defeat the Toronto Blue Jays, 11-0. Rice will eventually win the…

Roy Howell of the Toronto Blue Jays drives in nine runs against the New York Yankees

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On September 10, 1977, Roy Howell of the newly formed Toronto Blue Jays drives in nine runs against the New York Yankees. Howell collects 13 total bases with a single, two doubles, and two home runs in a 19-3 drubbing. Ron Fairly drives in his 1,000th career run, as the Jays batter Jim “Catfish” Hunter…

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Steve Garvey of the Los Angeles Dodgers ties a major league record by collecting five extra-base hits in a single game

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On August 28, 1977 — Steve Garvey has a career game with five extra-base hits, five runs, and five RBI, as the Dodgers blast the Cardinals 11 – 0. Garvey’s barrage includes three doubles and two home runs. including a grand slam, at Chavez Ravine. The LA first baseman becomes just the fourth major leaguer…