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In addition to throwing a complete-game shutout to beat St. Louis, 2-0, for his 20th victory of the season, Phillies’ southpaw Steve Carlton also goes deep in the fifth inning of the Veterans Stadium contest. It’s the fourth time ‘Lefty’ has blanked his opponents and homered in the same game, becoming the first pitcher to have accomplished the feat in three different decades.

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In addition to throwing a complete-game shutout to beat St. Louis, 2-0, for his 20th victory of the season, Phillies’ southpaw Steve Carlton also goes deep in the fifth inning of the Veterans Stadium contest. It’s the fourth time ‘Lefty’ has blanked his opponents and homered in the same game, becoming the first pitcher to have accomplished the feat in three different decades.

For the second time this season, Milwaukee gets three consecutive home runs – from Cecil Cooper, Ted Simmons, and Ben Oglivie – in a losing cause, as the Yankees win, 9 – 8. Six homers are hit in the game. Curt Kaufman wins his first major league decision and his only one as a Yank.

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For the second time this season, Milwaukee gets three consecutive home runs – from Cecil Cooper, Ted Simmons, and Ben Oglivie – in a losing cause, as the Yankees win, 9 – 8. Six homers are hit in the game. Curt Kaufman wins his first major league decision and his only one as a Yank.

With Minnesota leading 7 – 4 in the bottom of the 4th, Terry Felton relieves Twins starter Brad Havens. Felton leaves in the bottom of the 6th with one out, runners on first and second and his team clinging to a 7 – 6 lead. Both runners score and by the time the Royals are through, instead of his first major league win, Felton ends up charged with his 16th (and final) career loss. Kansas City wins royally, 18 – 7, one of the biggest comebacks of the decade. John Pacella, who takes over in the 8th, surrenders back-to-back dingers, tosses two wild pitches, and allows six runs. Willie Aikens adds a pair of homers for KC.

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With Minnesota leading 7 – 4 in the bottom of the 4th, Terry Felton relieves Twins starter Brad Havens. Felton leaves in the bottom of the 6th with one out, runners on first and second and his team clinging to a 7 – 6 lead. Both runners score and by the time the Royals are through, instead of his first major league win, Felton ends up charged with his 16th (and final) career loss. Kansas City wins royally, 18 – 7, one of the biggest comebacks of the decade. John Pacella, who takes over in the 8th, surrenders back-to-back dingers, tosses two wild pitches, and allows six runs. Willie Aikens adds a pair of homers for KC.

1982 – Nine months after re-signing him to a 3-year, $2 million contract, the Indians trade pitcher John Denny to Philadelphia for minor leaguers Jerry Reed, LeRoy Smith, and Wil Culmer.

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1982 – Nine months after re-signing him to a 3-year, $2 million contract, the Indians trade pitcher John Denny to Philadelphia for minor leaguers Jerry Reed, LeRoy Smith, and Wil Culmer.

1982 – The Pirates’ Jason Thompson hits his 30th home run of the season in a 9 – 5 win over the Mets, becoming just the 8th player in history to hit 30 home runs in a season in each league. Thompson hit 31 home runs for the Tigers in 1977.

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1982 – The Pirates’ Jason Thompson hits his 30th home run of the season in a 9 – 5 win over the Mets, becoming just the 8th player in history to hit 30 home runs in a season in each league. Thompson hit 31 home runs for the Tigers in 1977.

Rickey Henderson si cover September 6 1982

Rickey Henderson si cover September 6 1982

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September 6, 1982 Rickey Henderson graces the cover of Sports Illustrated as of September 6th, 1982 Rickey had 124 stolen bases and had reached base via a hit or a walk 240 times. He will reach base 262 times for the season and steal a record 130 bases for the season. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the…

Pittsburgh Pirates hold “Willie Stargell Day” at Three Rivers Stadium

Pittsburgh Pirates hold “Willie Stargell Day” at Three Rivers Stadium

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  On September 6, 1982, the Pittsburgh Pirates hold “Willie Stargell Day” at Three Rivers Stadium. The 41-year old slugger, who will retire at the end of the season, contributes a pinch-hit single in a 6-1 win over the New York Mets. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Play by Play, Box Scores, News Paper Reports and other links Other…

1982 – Despite managing just one hit – Al Oliver’s solo home run in the 2nd inning – the Expos beat the Braves, 2 – 1, on Rafael Ramirez’s error in the bottom of the 9th.

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1982 – Despite managing just one hit – Al Oliver’s solo home run in the 2nd inning – the Expos beat the Braves, 2 – 1, on Rafael Ramirez’s error in the bottom of the 9th.

1982 – At Baltimore, Jim Palmer one-hits the Twins, 3 – 0, for Baltimore to get his 11th consecutive victory. The only hit is Gary Gaetti’s two-out single in the 5th inning. It is Palmer’s second career one-hitter against the Twins.

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1982 – At Baltimore, Jim Palmer one-hits the Twins, 3 – 0, for Baltimore to get his 11th consecutive victory. The only hit is Gary Gaetti’s two-out single in the 5th inning. It is Palmer’s second career one-hitter against the Twins.

Montreal Expos win the Pearson Cup 7-3

Montreal Expos win the Pearson Cup 7-3

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  September 2, 1982. It is from the Pearson cup game between the Montreal Expos and Toronto Blue Jays was played at Exhibition Stadium,  Andre Dawson slides into thirdbase during the 7-3 Montreal victory over Toronto. 23,000 fans came out to see the contest. Overall before officially interleague play started the teams played 8 times…