Felix Jose robs Robin Yount of a HR in the top of the 1st‚ then hits a grand slam in the bottom of the frame

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July 15, 1990 -At Oakland  Rightfielder Felix Jose robs Robin Yount of a HR in the top of the 1st‚ then hits a grand slam in the bottom of the frame as the A’s beat the Brewers‚ 4-1. Jose also throws out Dave Parker at the plate. Chris Bosio and Jamie Navarro combine on a…

Don Mattingly sets a major league record by hitting his sixth grand slam of the season, surpassing the mark shared by Ernie Banks (1955 Cubs) and Jim Gentile (1961 Orioles). Remarkably, the Yankees first baseman will not hit any other round-trippers with the bases loaded during his entire 14-year career.

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Don Mattingly sets a major league record by hitting his sixth grand slam of the season, surpassing the mark shared by Ernie Banks (1955 Cubs) and Jim Gentile (1961 Orioles). Remarkably, the Yankees first baseman will not hit any other round-trippers with the bases loaded during his entire 14-year career.

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Chicago Cubs rock Astros 22-7 in grand style

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Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On June 3, 1987, the Chicago Cubs rock the Houston Astros, 22-7, in a wild game at Wrigley Field. Chicago scores nine in the first inning off Bob Knepper Keith Moreland and Brian Dayett deliver grand slams for the Cubs,…

Eric Davis becomes the first National League player to hit three grand slams in a month

Eric Davis becomes the first National League player to hit three grand slams in a month

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Eric Davis becomes the first National League player to hit three grand slams in a month, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 6 – 2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. His major league-leading 19 home runs also breaks the NL record for most homers batted between April and May.

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After going 15 years without one, Chris Speier hits his second grand slam in a week to lead San Francisco to a 9 – 4 win over Pittsburgh. Speier also connected for a grand slam against the Cardinals on May 5th.

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After going 15 years without one, Chris Speier hits his second grand slam in a week to lead San Francisco to a 9 – 4 win over Pittsburgh. Speier also connected for a grand slam against the Cardinals on May 5th.

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Graig Nettles and Dion James each hit grand slams to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 12 – 4 rout of the Houston Astros. It is the first time since July 3, 1966 (when pitcher Tony Cloninger did it by himself), that the Braves have hit two grand slams in one game.

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Graig Nettles and Dion James each hit grand slams to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 12 – 4 rout of the Houston Astros. It is the first time since July 3, 1966 (when pitcher Tony Cloninger did it by himself), that the Braves have hit two grand slams in one game.

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In the game that establishes a new record for bases-full homers in one game, Texas beats Baltimore, 13-11. Rangers’ infielder Toby Harrah hits a second inning grand slam, and Larry Sheets and Jim Dwyer both go deep with the bases loaded in the Orioles’ nine-run fourth frame.

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In the game that establishes a new record for bases-full homers in one game, Texas beats Baltimore, 13-11. Rangers’ infielder Toby Harrah hits a second inning grand slam, and Larry Sheets and Jim Dwyer both go deep with the bases loaded in the Orioles’ nine-run fourth frame.

Von Hayes becomes the first player to hit two home runs in the first inning
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Von Hayes becomes the first player to hit two home runs in the first inning

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On June 11, 1985 Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Von Hayes becomes the first major-league player ever to hit two home runs in the first inning, as Philadelphia blasts the Mets, 26 – 7. Hayes leads off with a home run‚ off Tom Gorman‚ and capping a 9-run outburst with a grand slam. Mets relievers Joe Sambito (3 innings) and Calvin Schiraldi (1.1 innings) both…