Orel Hershiser of the Los Angeles Dodgers breaks Don Drysdale’s record

Orel Hershiser of the Los Angeles Dodgers breaks Don Drysdale’s record

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On September 28, 1988, Orel Hershiser of the Los Angeles Dodgers breaks Don Drysdale’s record for consecutive scoreless innings set in 1968. With 10 shutout innings against the San Diego Padres, Hershiser extends his streak to 59 consecutive innings.  @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

Mark McGwire of the Oakland A’s becomes the first rookie to hit 30 home runs before the All-Star break
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Mark McGwire of the Oakland A’s becomes the first rookie to hit 30 home runs before the All-Star break

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On July 5, 1987, Mark McGwire of the Oakland A’s becomes the first rookie to hit 30 home runs before the All-Star break. McGwire’s latest long ball helps the A’s to a 6-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. McGwire’s teammate, Jose Canseco, adds a pair of home runs. The Oakland infielder will finish the…

Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the first player in major league history to switch-hit home runs in two consecutive games
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Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the first player in major league history to switch-hit home runs in two consecutive games

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  Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page On May 9, 1987, At Comiskey Park, 18,000 fans got to see some history as future hall of famer Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the first player in major league history to switch-hit home runs in two…

Roger Clemens Strikeouts 20 Seattle Mariners
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Roger Clemens Strikeouts 20 Seattle Mariners

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On April 29, 1986, Roger Clemens of the Boston Red Sox sets a major league record by striking out 20 batters in a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners. The 23-year-old Clemens surpasses the record of 19 strikeouts shared by Hall of Famers Steve Carlton, Nolan Ryan, and Tom Seaver.

Pete Rose of the Montreal Expos collects the 3,503rd single of his career,

Pete Rose of the Montreal Expos collects the 3,503rd single of his career,

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On July 26, 1984 — In a 5-4 win over Pittsburgh at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium, Expo first baseman Pete Rose singles for the 3,052nd time, tying him with Ty Cobb on the all-time career list. ‘Charlie Hustle’ will finish his 24-year major league career with 3,215 singles, accounting for 75.5% of his major-league record 4,256…

Pete Rose of the Montreal Expos becomes the major leagues’ all-time leader in games played

Pete Rose of the Montreal Expos becomes the major leagues’ all-time leader in games played

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On June 29, 1984, Pete Rose of the Montreal Expos becomes the major leagues’ all-time leader in games played. Rose plays in his 3,309th game, surpassing Carl Yastrzemski. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game, players, ballparks and the people that shaped the game!”  subscribe_button=”Join us!” show_subscribers_total=”1″] Subscribe to our…