Barto Colon becomes oldest player to hit his first career homerun
On May 7, 2016 In the New York Mets’ 6-3 victory over the San Diego Padres, 42 year old...
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Chris Carpenter does it both ways in the Cardinals’ 13 – 0 trashing of the Red
Chris Carpenter does it both ways in the Cardinals’ 13 – 0 trashing of the Reds. He pitches 5 scoreless innings to bring his record to 17-4 and hits a grand slam and drives in 6 runs.
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Joe Niekro takes his brother Phil deep for only homerun of his career
On May 29, 1976, Houston Astros pitcher Joe Niekro hits the only home run of his 22-year major...
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Bernie Carbo delivers pinch hit homerun in game 6 of 1975 World Series
on October 21, 1975 Bernie Carbo delivers a dramatic pinch hit homerun in game 6 of the World...
Read MoreAndy Messersmith strokes three doubles in Dodgers win
Andy Messersmith strokes three doubles in Dodgers win
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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ken Brett hits a home run in the fourth consecutive game he pitches
On June 23, 1973, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ken Brett hits a home run in the fourth...
Read More10/3/1972 1972 – Roric Harrison homers as Baltimore beats Cleveland 4 – 3 in the second game of a doubleheader. With the designated hitter rule on the horizon, it will be the last home run hit by an American League pitcher until interleague play 25 years later.
On October 3, 1972.00 1972 – Roric Harrison homers as Baltimore beats Cleveland 4 – 3 in the second game of a doubleheader. With the designated hitter rule on the horizon, it will be the last home run hit by an...
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Mike Cuellar becomes the first pitcher to homer in a league championship game
On October 3, 1970 Baltimore’s Mike Cuellar becomes the first pitcher to homer in a league...
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Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron is lifted for a pinch-hitter for the first time in his major league career
On May 22, 1969, Atlanta Braves slugger Hank Aaron is lifted for a pinch-hitter for the first time...
Read MoreMickey Lolich hits only homerun of career in 1968 World Series victory
On October 3, 1968.00 In the third inning of Game 2 of his complete-game World Series victory over St. Louis, 8-1, Tiger starting pitcher Mickey Lolich hits a solo homer off Nelson Briles. The Busch Stadium round-tripper will be...
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Tony Cloninger Sets grand slam record
Tony Cloninger of the Atlanta Braves Sets a MLB Record by hitting 2 grand slams and drives in 9 runs vs the San Francisco Giants on July 3rd 1966
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Mel Stottlemyre of the New York Yankees becomes the first pitcher in 55 years to hit an inside-the-park grand slam
On July 20, 1965, Mel Stottlemyre of the New York Yankees becomes the first pitcher in 55 years to...
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At Fenway Park, In his first major league at-bat, Gates Brown delivers a pinch-hit home run in the Tigers’ 9-2 loss to Boston. He is the 11th player to homer in his first career atbat and the homer will be the first of 16 round-trippers the Tiger outfielder will hit coming off the bench during his 13-year career in Detroit.
On June 19, 1963 At Fenway Park, In his first major league at-bat, Gates Brown delivers a...
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Don Drysdale homers in opener – First pitcher two hit more than one homerun on opening day
On April 11, 1959, Don Drysdale of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits his second Opening Day home run, becoming the only pitcher to hit more than one career homer in opening games. Drysdale’s historic blast doesn’t prevent the Dodgers from losing their game, 6-1, to the Chicago Cubs…
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Luis Arroyo hits 8th and Bill Mazeroski 9th for the Pirates. It will be 51 years before another Pirate pitcher hits 8th when Paul Maholm does so in 2008. Manager Bobby Bragan had batted the pitcher 7th 20 games in a row in August-September of 1956.
Luis Arroyo hits 8th and Bill Mazeroski 9th for the Pirates. It will be 51 years before another Pirate pitcher hits 8th when Paul Maholm does so in 2008. Manager Bobby Bragan had batted the pitcher 7th 20 games in a row in August-September of 1956.
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For the third time in his career, P Don Newcombe hits two home runs in one game, in a 17 – 2 laugher. The win puts the Dodgers a half game in front of the Braves.
1956 – For the third time in his career, P Don Newcombe hits two home runs in one game, in a 17 – 2 laugher. The win puts the Dodgers a half game in front of the Braves.
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Spahn steals show at the plate and on mound
May 17, 1956 – In New York’s Polo Grounds, Warren Spahn outpitched Ruben Gomez for a 7-3 Braves...
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New York Yankees pitcher Don Larsen hits a grand slam off Frank Sullivan of the Boston Red Sox, as New York wins, 13 – 6, at Yankee Stadium.
New York Yankees pitcher Don Larsen hits a grand slam off Frank Sullivan of the Boston Red Sox, as New York wins, 13 – 6, at Yankee Stadium.
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After losing the opener to the Cubs, the Dodgers win the nitecap, 16 – 9, as pitcher Clem Labine gets his 3rd home run of the year. Labine has just three hits all year, but all three are homers.
1955 – After losing the opener to the Cubs, the Dodgers win the nitecap, 16 – 9, as pitcher Clem Labine gets his 3rd home run of the year. Labine has just three hits all year, but all three are homers.
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In an 11-4 win over the Phillies, Dodger pitcher Don Newcombe hits his seventh homer, establishing a National League record for home runs by a pitcher in a season. The victory is Newk’s 20th of the season.
In an 11-4 win over the Phillies, Dodger pitcher Don Newcombe hits his seventh homer, establishing a National League record for home runs by a pitcher in a season. The victory is Newk’s 20th of the season.
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rooklyn Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe hits two home runs in a 10-8 victory
On May 30, 1955, Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe hits two home runs in a 10-8 victory over...
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Don Larsen, in his 5-0 complete-game loss to Boston at Fenway Park, goes 3-for-3 to establish the mark for consecutive hits by a pitcher with seven. The Browns’ rookie right-hander will hit .284 in 81 at bats this season.
Don Larsen, in his 5-0 complete-game loss to Boston at Fenway Park, goes 3-for-3 to establish the mark for consecutive hits by a pitcher with seven. The Browns’ rookie right-hander will hit .284 in 81 at bats this season.
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Chicago White Sox pitcher Tommy Byrne hits a game-winning grand slam in the ninth inning
On May 16, 1953, White Sox pitcher Tommy Byrne who was a decent hitting pitcher would be called...
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Warren Spahn homer’s and strikes out 18 Chicago Cubs in a 15-inning 3-1 loss
On June 14, 1952, left-hander Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves strikes out 18 Chicago Cubs in...
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Carl Furillio hits the first pinch hit homerun in first inning
On May 24 1947, at Ebbets Field Carl Furillo pinch hits for Gene Hermanski in the first inning and...
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