The Padres trade 2B Alan Wiggins to the Orioles for pitcher Roy Lee Jackson and a player to be named later. Wiggins, who recently completed his second stay at a drug rehabilitation center, was never reactivated by the Padres, who vowed that he would never play for them again.

On June 27, 1985 The Padres trade 2B Alan Wiggins to the Orioles for pitcher Roy Lee Jackson and a player to be named later. Wiggins, who recently completed his second stay at a drug rehabilitation center, was never reactivated by the Padres, who vowed that he would never play for them again.

Minnesota’s Ken Schrom one-hits Kansas City, but needs a two-run single from Roy Smalley in the bottom of the 9th to secure the 2 – 1 victory. Willie Wilson’s 3rd-inning single is the only Royals hit.

Minnesota’s Ken Schrom one-hits Kansas City, but needs a two-run single from Roy Smalley in the bottom of the 9th to secure the 2 – 1 victory. Willie Wilson’s 3rd-inning single is the only Royals hit.

Due to a bat boy being hit by Butch Wynegar’s line drive foul ball, Yankees officials enact a new rule mandating the team’s bat boys wear protective helmets during all games. All major league teams will soon adopt the new rule of having batboys wearing a protective helmet while working.

On June 25, 1985 Due to a bat boy being hit by Butch Wynegar’s line drive foul ball, Yankees officials enact a new rule mandating the team’s bat boys wear protective helmets during all games. All major league teams will soon adopt the new rule of having batboys wearing a protective helmet while working.   Source Baseball Reference June 25

In his first major league at-bat, Curt Ford delivers a pinch single off Lee Smith to give St. Louis a 2 – 1 win over the Cubs and sole possession of first place in the National League East. Chicago, which had been clinging to first place, has now lost 11 in a row.

In his first major league at-bat, Curt Ford delivers a pinch single off Lee Smith to give St. Louis a 2 – 1 win over the Cubs and sole possession of first place in the National League East. Chicago, which had been clinging to first place, has now lost 11 in a row.

1985 – Reggie Jackson’s 513th home run sparks the Angels to a 4 – 0 win over the Indians and moves him past Ernie Banks and Eddie Mathews into 10th place on the all-time list.

On June 20, 1985 – Reggie Jackson’s 513th home run sparks the Angels to a 4 – 0 win over the Indians and moves him past Ernie Banks and Eddie Mathews into 10th place on the all-time list.

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Joe Niekro becomes the winningest pitcher in club history with a two-hit shutout of the Giants, 5-0

1985 – Joe Niekro becomes the winningest pitcher in club history with a two-hit shutout of the Giants, 5-0. Mark Bailey helps his batterymate with a three-run blast. Niekro had failed in the previous six starts to notch his 138th win as an Astro, leading to offers from Niekro to pay the hitters for helping him set the mark. 

Teddy Higuera and the Brewers top the Royals‚ 10-2

Teddy Higuera and the Brewers top the Royals‚ 10-2

[adrotate banner=”42″]   June 5, 1985 – Teddy Higuera and the Brewers top the Royals‚ 10-2. Ernest Riles drives in 3 runs with a single and Paul Molitor adds a solo HR. Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports and other links Other Resources & Links Baseball-Reference Box Score  @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@

Retiring the last 16 Angels, Orioles hurler Dennis Martinez tosses a one-hitter, beating California at Memorial Stadium, 4-0. Jerry Narron’s third inning single spoils the no-hit bid as ‘El Presidente’ notches his 100th career victory.

Retiring the last 16 Angels, Orioles hurler Dennis Martinez tosses a one-hitter, beating California at Memorial Stadium, 4-0. Jerry Narron’s third inning single spoils the no-hit bid as ‘El Presidente’ notches his 100th career victory.