Twins manager Billy Gardner is fired and replaced by Baltimore pitching coach Ray Miller.
On June 21, 1985 Twins manager Billy Gardner is fired and replaced by Baltimore pitching coach Ray Miller.
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.
Earl Weaver comes out of retirement to manage the Baltimore Orioles
On June 14, 1985, Earl Weaver comes out of retirement to manage the Baltimore Orioles. Weaver, who had led the O’s to four American League titles and the 1970 World Championship, replaces the fired Joe Altobelli who won a world championship in his first year with the club. In the 105 games remaining, ‘Earl of…
Von Hayes becomes the first player to hit two home runs in the first inning
On June 11, 1985 Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Von Hayes becomes the first major-league player ever to hit two home runs in the first inning, as Philadelphia blasts the Mets, 26 – 7. Hayes leads off with a home run‚ off Tom Gorman‚ and capping a 9-run outburst with a grand slam. Mets relievers Joe Sambito (3 innings) and Calvin Schiraldi (1.1 innings) both…
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.
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.
Jim Pankovits ‘ grand slam off John Candelaria breaks a 3-3 tie as Houston belts the Pirates, 8-3
1985 – Jim Pankovits ‘ grand slam off John Candelaria breaks a 3-3 tie as Houston belts the Pirates, 8-3. The blast keys a seven-run seventh inning after Phil Garner and Mark Bailey delivered RBI singles. Nolan Ryan picks up the victory.
Pete Rose becomes the all time leader in runs scored
On May 22, 1985 Pete Rose becomes the all-time leader in the National League for runs scored when he crosses the plate for the 2,108th time in his career. The Reds’ player-manager surpasses Hank Aaron when he tallies a run in the sixth inning of a 7-4 loss to Chicago at Wrigley Field. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@
Vince Coleman’s first major league homer is inside-the-park as the Cards beat the Braves, 6 – 3. Bob Horner accounts for the Braves’ runs with two homers.
Vince Coleman’s first major league homer is inside-the-park as the Cards beat the Braves, 6 – 3. Bob Horner accounts for the Braves’ runs with two homers.
5/20/1985: In the top of the fourth inning in Philadelphia, Jeff Leonard batted to lead off the inning. He hit Steve Carlton’s pitch for an apparent home run. However, Dick Stello called the ball in play and Leonard ended up with a double.
5/20/1985: In the top of the fourth inning in Philadelphia, Jeff Leonard batted to lead off the inning. He hit Steve Carlton’s pitch for an apparent home run. However, Dick Stello called the ball in play and Leonard ended up with a double.
