Red Sox catcher Rich Gedman hits for the cycle
On September 18, 1985, slow-footed catcher Rich Gedman of the Boston Red Sox hits for the cycle in a 17-1 rout of the Toronto Blue Jays. Gedman drives in seven runs to pace the Red Sox’ attack.
1985 – Detroit’s Nelson Simmons hits a home run from each side of the plate, the first Tiger to do so. But the Orioles answer with six homers of their own in overpowering the Tigers, 14 – 7. Cal Ripken hits his second homer of the game in the 8th, and Eddie Murray and Fred Lynn follow with successive homers. The three straight tie a Birds record.
1985 – Detroit’s Nelson Simmons hits a home run from each side of the plate, the first Tiger to do so. But the Orioles answer with six homers of their own in overpowering the Tigers, 14 – 7. Cal Ripken hits his second homer of the game in the 8th, and Eddie Murray and Fred Lynn follow with successive homers. The three straight tie a Birds record.
Jose Cruz notches the 2,000th hit of his career in a 2-1 Astro victory
1985 – Glenn Davis blasts a solo shot in the bottom of the eighth off Craig Lefferts for a 2-1 victory over San Diego. Jose Cruz notches the 2,000th hit of his career. Meanwhile, Joe Niekro is dealt to the New York Yankees for pitcher Jim Deshaies and two other prospects.
Joe and Phil Niekro united in New York
On September 15, 1985, the New York Yankees acquire pitcher Joe Niekro from the Houston Astros for three minor leaguers. The trade reunites Joe with his older brother, Phil. The brothers had been teammates with Atlanta in 1974. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@
1985 – The Rangers trade P Dave Stewart to the Phillies for pitcher Rick Surhoff, whose brother B.J. Surhoff was the first pick in the amateur draft in June.
1985 – The Rangers trade P Dave Stewart to the Phillies for pitcher Rick Surhoff, whose brother B.J. Surhoff was the first pick in the amateur draft in June.
Pete Rose passes Ty Cobb as all time hit leader
On September 11, 1985, At Riverfront Stadium in front of 47,237 hometown fans, Reds’ player-manager Pete Rose collects his 4,192nd career hit to pass Ty Cobb, who had his last at bat on this date 57 years ago, to become the all-time major league hit leader. In the first inning of a 2-0 win…
John Tudor allows three hits in 10 innings for his 3rd consecutive shutout, outdueling Dwight Gooden and the Mets 1 – 0 to move St. Louis back into a first-place tie with New York in the National League East. Cesar Cedeno’s 10th-inning homer provides the game’s only run.
John Tudor allows three hits in 10 innings for his 3rd consecutive shutout, outdueling Dwight Gooden and the Mets 1 – 0 to move St. Louis back into a first-place tie with New York in the National League East. Cesar Cedeno’s 10th-inning homer provides the game’s only run.
Milwaukee beats New York, 4 – 3, to end the Yankees’ winning streak at 11 games. New York now trails first-place Toronto by 2 1/2 games in the American League East.
Milwaukee beats New York, 4 – 3, to end the Yankees’ winning streak at 11 games. New York now trails first-place Toronto by 2 1/2 games in the American League East.
California Angels acquire future Hall of Famer Don Sutton from the Oakland A’s
On September 10, 1985, the California Angels acquire future Hall of Famer Don Sutton from the Oakland A’s for two players to be named later, Bob Sharpnack (minors) (September 25, 1985) and Jerome Nelson (minors) (September 25, 1985). The 40-year-old right-hander will win two games for California down the stretch, but the Angels will fall…
Both teams charge onto the Shea Stadium field when George Foster is hit with a first-inning pitch thrown by Cardinal starter Danny Cox, who appeared annoyed by the Mets’ hitter stepping out of the box several times during the at-bat. Minutes after the bench-clearing incident and order is restored, Howard Johnson hits a grand slam to give New York an eventual 5-4 win and a one-game lead over the Redbirds in the tight NL East race.
Both teams charge onto the Shea Stadium field when George Foster is hit with a first-inning pitch thrown by Cardinal starter Danny Cox, who appeared annoyed by the Mets’ hitter stepping out of the box several times during the at-bat. Minutes after the bench-clearing incident and order is restored, Howard Johnson hits a grand slam to give New York an eventual 5-4 win and a one-game lead over the Redbirds in the tight NL East race.
