The Giants end a 24-inning scoring drought by scoring a run with two out in the 12th to beat Chicago, 1 – 0. Scott Garrelts is the winner over Warren Brusstar with four innings of relief.

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The Giants end a 24-inning scoring drought by scoring a run with two out in the 12th to beat Chicago, 1 – 0. Scott Garrelts is the winner over Warren Brusstar with four innings of relief.

Seattle’s Mike Moore no-hits the Rangers for eight innings, then is driven from the game on four hits in the 9th. But the Mariners hang on for a 4 – 2 victory.

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Seattle’s Mike Moore no-hits the Rangers for eight innings, then is driven from the game on four hits in the 9th. But the Mariners hang on for a 4 – 2 victory.

Baltimore’s Cal Ripken, en route to baseball’s all-time mark for consecutive games played, breaks Brooks Robinson’s club record when he plays in his 464th consecutive contest. The Orioles shortstop marks the occasion by hitting a double and a home run in the BIrds’ 8-6 loss to Minnesota at the Metrodome.

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Baltimore’s Cal Ripken, en route to baseball’s all-time mark for consecutive games played, breaks Brooks Robinson’s club record when he plays in his 464th consecutive contest. The Orioles shortstop marks the occasion by hitting a double and a home run in the BIrds’ 8-6 loss to Minnesota at the Metrodome.

1985 – Dale Murphy of the Atlanta Braves has two RBI in the 8 – 4 win over the Cincinnati Reds to tie Ron Cey’s 1977 major league record for 29 RBI in April.

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1985 – Dale Murphy of the Atlanta Braves has two RBI in the 8 – 4 win over the Cincinnati Reds to tie Ron Cey’s 1977 major league record for 29 RBI in April.

The Minnesota Twins collect 16 hits in a 9 – 5 victory over the Seattle Mariners. In the 4th inning, Kirby Puckett hits a three-run home run, his first homer in the majors, off Matt Young. After no homers last year, Puckett will hit four homers this season before blossoming into a power hitter with 31 next year.

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The Minnesota Twins collect 16 hits in a 9 – 5 victory over the Seattle Mariners. In the 4th inning, Kirby Puckett hits a three-run home run, his first homer in the majors, off Matt Young. After no homers last year, Puckett will hit four homers this season before blossoming into a power hitter with 31 next year.

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Astros touch Steve Howe, Tom Niedenfuer and Ken Howell for six runs in the ninth to shock the Dodgers, 7-3. Kevin Bass’ double starts the rally which makes a winner of Dave Smith. The key play occurs when Howell misfires on Bill Doran’s suicide squeeze bunt, allowing two Astros to score. 

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1985 – Astros touch Steve Howe, Tom Niedenfuer and Ken Howell for six runs in the ninth to shock the Dodgers, 7-3. Kevin Bass’ double starts the rally which makes a winner of Dave Smith. The key play occurs when Howell misfires on Bill Doran’s suicide squeeze bunt, allowing two Astros to score. 

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Mike Schmidt sets the team record by playing in his 1,795th game

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Mike Schmidt sets the team record by playing in his 1,795th game

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Are you interested in owning your own business but don’t know where to start? Contact Franchising Connection today for a free consultation and we will help you through your journey! April 15, 1985, Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Mike Schmidt sets the team record by playing in his 1,795th game-breaking Richie Ashburn’s franchise record. Schmidt finished…