Nolan Ryan gives up his only career walkoff
July 1, 1985, At Jack Murphy Stadium Bruce Bochy hits a walk off homer off Houston Astro’s Nolan Ryan for a 6-5 San Diego Padres win. It’s the only walk off homerun Ryan allowed in 807 appearances
Cleveland beats Seattle, 7 – 3, to snap the Mariners’ club-record 9-game winning streak.
Cleveland beats Seattle, 7 – 3, to snap the Mariners’ club-record 9-game winning streak.
In his final at bat of the month, Pedro Guerrero delivers a 2-run home run off Bruce Sutter to give the Dodgers a 4 – 3 win over the Braves. It is Guerrero’s 15th home run in June (19th overall), tying the major league record.
In his final at bat of the month, Pedro Guerrero delivers a 2-run home run off Bruce Sutter to give the Dodgers a 4 – 3 win over the Braves. It is Guerrero’s 15th home run in June (19th overall), tying the major league record.
Jeffrey Leonard hits for the cycle
On June 27, 1985, Jeffrey Leonard of the San Francisco Giants hits for the cycle in a 7-6 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Nicknamed “Hac Man” for his aggressive style of hitting, Leonard becomes the first Giant to hit for the cycle since Dave Kingman in 1972. Pinterest Instagram Facebook Youtube {“dynamic”:true,”content”:”post_tags”,”settings”:{“before”:””,”after”:””,”link_to_term_page”:”on”,”separator”:” | “,”category_type”:”post_tag”}} [ngg…
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.
The organist Wilbur Snapp is ejected by umpire Keith O’Connor from a Class A Florida League game for playing Three Blind Mice
At Jack Russell Stadium, the organist is ejected by umpire Keith O’Connor from a Class A Florida League game for playing Three Blind Mice following a close call which goes against the Clearwater Phillies. The self-taught musician becomes famous, signing autographs, “Wilbur Snapp, Three Blind Mice organist” as the incident is reported by NBC’s Today show weatherman Willard Scott and is heard on Paul Harvey’s syndicated radio program.
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.
The Cubs beat the Mets, 7 – 3, ending a club-record-tying losing streak at 13 games, their longest loss streak since 1944.
The Cubs beat the Mets, 7 – 3, ending a club-record-tying losing streak at 13 games, their longest loss streak since 1944.
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.
