Starlin Castro sets RBI Record in his debut
On May 7, 2010 Starlin Castro, the first major leaguer to be born in the 1990’s, becomes the...
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On May 7, 2010 Starlin Castro, the first major leaguer to be born in the 1990’s, becomes the...
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On September 3, 2007, Ichiro Suzuki collected his 200th hit in Seattle’s victory over the...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | May 24, 2007 | Batting Feat, Record Setters | 0 |
On May 24, 2007, leadoff man Ichiro Suzuki goes 3-for-6 in the Seattle Mariners 13-12 loss to the...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 1, 2004 | Batting Feat, Record Setters | 0 |
Ichiro Suzuki, with the second of his two singles, a ground ball through the box, makes history, breaking the major league record for hits in a single season. The third-inning historic safety by the Mariner outfielder from Japan surpasses George Sisler’s 84 year-old mark of 257 hits established in 1920 with the St. Louis Browns. He will finish the season with 262 hits.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Oct 3, 2001 | Record Setters, Walks | 0 |
On October 3, 2001 Barry Bonds walks three times, breaking Babe Ruth’s major league record...
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Kenny Lofton’s 1st-inning run ties a 1939 major league record set by the Yankees’ Red Rolfe for scoring in 18 consecutive games. The speedy Indians outfielder, besides hitting the game-winning homer in the 13th, also steals five bases tying Cleveland’s single-game record set by Alex Cole.
Read MorePosted by Tom | May 7, 1999 | Record Setters, This Day In Baseball | 0 |
Larry Walker hits a two-out home run in the 1st inning as the Colorado Rockies tie a National League record by scoring in 14 consecutive innings. The Rockies will not score again and lose to Philadelphia 8-1. The mark was established by the 1894 Pittsburgh Pirates and the 1949 New York Giants. The major league mark is 17 set by the Boston Americans in 1903.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Sep 8, 1998 | Homerun History, Record Setters | 0 |
On September 8, 1998, Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals breaks what is arguably the game’s...
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At the Kingdome, the Mariners tie a major league record set by the 1994 Cardinals when they leave 16 men stranded on the bases without scoring. The Blue Jays take advantage of their opponent’s lack of timely hitting and beat Seattle, 6-0.
Read MorePosted by Tom | May 7, 1997 | Record Setters, This Day In Baseball | 0 |
1997 – The Montreal Expos score 13 runs to set a National League record for runs in a 6th inning during their 19 – 3 win over the San Francisco Giants. Montreal adds five runs in the 5th to set a National League record for runs in consecutive innings with 18.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Apr 26, 1997 | Record Setters | 0 |
On April 26, 1997, Ryne Sandberg of the Chicago Cubs breaks Hall of Famer Joe Morgan’s major league record for most home runs by a second baseman. Sandberg’s 267th career home run at the position helps the Cubs to a 7-6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 11, 1995 | Batting Feat, Player Streaks, Record Setters | 0 |
On June 11, 1995, the Giants’ Mike Benjamin goes 4-for-6 against the Expos. Benjamin’s...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 22, 1993 | Fielding, Record Setters | 0 |
On June 22, 1993, On his final day as a professional baseball player, 45 year-old Chicago White...
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ON June 6, 1992 – Eddie Murray sets a new RBI record for switch hitters, driving in the...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 16, 1991 | Famous Thefts, Record Setters | 0 |
On June 16, 1991, Atlanta Braves speedster Otis Nixon sets a National League record and ties the...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | May 1, 1991 | Famous Thefts, Record Setters | 0 |
On May 1, 1991, Rickey Henderson of the Oakland A’s becomes the all-time leader in stolen bases....
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Sep 3, 1990 | Record Setters, Saves | 0 |
On September 3, 1990, Bobby Thigpen of the Chicago White Sox sets a major league record by...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 11, 1990 | No Hitters, Record Setters | 0 |
On June 11, 1990, future Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers notches his sixth career...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | May 29, 1990 | Famous Thefts, Record Setters | 0 |
On May 29, 1990, Rickey Henderson of the Oakland A’s becomes the American League’s all-time stolen...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 24, 1989 | Famous Thefts, Record Setters | 0 |
On June 24, 1989, Vince Coleman of the St. Louis Cardinals in a 5 – 2 loss to the Pirates,...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 21, 1989 | Homerun History, Record Setters | 0 |
On June 21, 1989, Carlton Fisk of the Chicago White Sox sets a record for most home runs by a...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | May 13, 1989 | Record Setters | 0 |
On May 13, 1989, future Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett ties a major league record by collecting four...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Sep 28, 1988 | Record Setters | 0 |
On September 28, 1988, Orel Hershiser of the Los Angeles Dodgers breaks Don Drysdale’s record for...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jul 5, 1987 | Homerun History, Record Setters | 0 |
On July 5, 1987, Mark McGwire of the Oakland A’s becomes the first rookie to hit 30 home runs...
Read MorePosted by This Day in Baseball | Jun 1, 1987 | Record Setters | 0 |
Niekro brothers pass the Perry’s in combined wins On June 1, 1987, Phil Niekro of the...
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