Rollie Fingers of the Milwaukee Brewers becomes the first major leaguer to reach 300 career saves
Rollie Fingers of the Milwaukee Brewers becomes the first major leaguer to reach 300 career saves
Oakland A’s manager Billy Martin notches his 1,000th
On July 8, 1982, Oakland A’s manager Billy Martin notches his 1,000th career win, ironically enough against one of his former teams, a 6-3 win over the New York Yankees. Martin, who will lead the A’s to only 68 wins that year, will be fired after the season. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@
1982 – Don Sutton notches his 250th career win, a 5-1 four-hit victory over the Cubs. It’s Sutton’s ninth of the year. Phil Garner drills a two-run shot and Jose Cruz plates the other two tallies.
1982 – Don Sutton notches his 250th career win, a 5-1 four-hit victory over the Cubs. It’s Sutton’s ninth of the year. Phil Garner drills a two-run shot and Jose Cruz plates the other two tallies.
Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies moves into second place on the all-time hit list
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….
Gaylord Perry wins 300th
On May 6, 1982, Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry enters the exclusive 300-win circle by beating the New York Yankees, 7-3, at the Seattle Kingdome. The Seattle Mariners’ right-hander becomes the 15th pitcher and first pitcher to notch his 300th win since Early Wynn of the Indians in 1963.
Pete Rose ties Max Carey for the most five-hit games in National League history
1982 – Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies goes 5 for 5 against the Los Angeles Dodgers, tying Max Carey for the most five-hit games in National League history. Rose’s latest five-hit performance helps the Phillies to a 9 – 3 win.
Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies breaks Stan Musial’s all-time National League hit record with hit No. 3,631.
major league play resumes after a two-month strike
Pete Rose of Philadelphia singles against Nolan Ryan to tie Stan Musial for the most hits in league history (3,630)
1981 – Pete Rose of Philadelphia singles against Nolan Ryan to tie Stan Musial for the most hits in league history (3,630). Ryan would fan Rose in his final three at-bats before a two-month strike begins the next day. The strike is one day too late for Frank LaCortewho blows a 4-0 lead in a 5-4 Phillies verdict.
Steve Carlton becomes first lefty with 3000 strikeouts
On April 29, 1981, Steve Carlton of the Philadelphia Phillies becomes the first left-handed pitcher in major league history to notch 3,000 strikeouts. Carlton fans three Montreal Expos in the first inning to reach the milestone.
Tom Seaver k’s Keith Hernandez to reach 3000 strikeout
On April 18, 1981, Tom Seaver of the Cincinnati Reds notches the 3,000th strikeout of his Hall of Fame career. Seaver fans Keith Hernandez of the St. Louis Cardinals, joining Bob Gibson, Walter Johnson, Gaylord Perry, and Nolan Ryan as members of the exclusive pitching club.
