Detroit wins AL East with sweep of Blue Jays

Detroit wins AL East with sweep of Blue Jays

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test On October 4, 1987, Detroit completes a three-game sweep of Toronto at Tiger Stadium in the final weekend of the season to win the American League East title. Frank Tanana twirls a 1-0 gem to clinch the division title for the Tigers, who boast baseball’s best record. Toronto finishes the campaign with seven consecutive…

Benito Santiago’s consecutive game hitting streak ends at 34

Benito Santiago’s consecutive game hitting streak ends at 34

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Sponsor this Page   On October 3, 1987 Benito Santiago’s consecutive game hitting streak ends at 34 when the backstop is held hitless in three trips to the plate by Dodger hurler Orel Hershiser, who tosses a complete game in a 1-0 loss to the Padres. The stretch of straight games with a hit by…

Dave Stewart becomes a 20-game winner when the A’s beat Cleveland at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, 4-3. The thirty year-old right hander, who spent the first decade of his career in the bullpen, will also earn twenty or more victories in the next three seasons.

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Dave Stewart becomes a 20-game winner when the A’s beat Cleveland at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, 4-3. The thirty year-old right hander, who spent the first decade of his career in the bullpen, will also earn twenty or more victories in the next three seasons.

Don Mattingly sets a major league record by hitting his sixth grand slam of the season, surpassing the mark shared by Ernie Banks (1955 Cubs) and Jim Gentile (1961 Orioles). Remarkably, the Yankees first baseman will not hit any other round-trippers with the bases loaded during his entire 14-year career.

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Don Mattingly sets a major league record by hitting his sixth grand slam of the season, surpassing the mark shared by Ernie Banks (1955 Cubs) and Jim Gentile (1961 Orioles). Remarkably, the Yankees first baseman will not hit any other round-trippers with the bases loaded during his entire 14-year career.

Royals’ Kevin Seitzer becomes the first rookie in 23 years to collect 200 hits in a season. Dick Allen and Tony Oliva both accomplished the feat in 1964.

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Royals’ Kevin Seitzer becomes the first rookie in 23 years to collect 200 hits in a season. Dick Allen and Tony Oliva both accomplished the feat in 1964.

In his final plate appearance of the year at Wrigley Field, Andre Dawson crashes his 47th home run to lead the Cubs to a 7 – 3 win over the Cardinals. Dawson will finish with 49 round trippers on his way to the MVP award. He also draws just 32 walks.

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In his final plate appearance of the year at Wrigley Field, Andre Dawson crashes his 47th home run to lead the Cubs to a 7 – 3 win over the Cardinals. Dawson will finish with 49 round trippers on his way to the MVP award. He also draws just 32 walks.

Phil Niekro makes his final major league appearance

Phil Niekro makes his final major league appearance and is pounded for five runs in three innings in Atlanta’s 15 – 6 loss to the Giants. Niekro, who had been released earlier in the season by Toronto, agreed to pitch one last game for the Braves, the team he spent his first 19 major league seasons with.

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Phil Niekro makes his final major league appearance and is pounded for five runs in three innings in Atlanta’s 15 – 6 loss to the Giants. Niekro, who had been released earlier in the season by Toronto, agreed to pitch one last game for the Braves, the team he spent his first 19 major league seasons with.

Shea Stadium is packed with 48,588 fans to see the Mets clobber the Pirates, 12 – 3, making the Mets the 2nd franchise in major league history to break the three million barrier in season attendance. St. Louis will also draw three million fans this season.

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Shea Stadium is packed with 48,588 fans to see the Mets clobber the Pirates, 12 – 3, making the Mets the 2nd franchise in major league history to break the three million barrier in season attendance. St. Louis will also draw three million fans this season.

Padres’ catcher Benito Santiago sets a major league record for rookies by hitting safely in his 28th consecutive contest, a streak the 21 year-old backstop will extend to 34 games. Pirates third baseman Jimmy Williams had set the previous mark of 27 in 1899 with the Pirates.

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Padres’ catcher Benito Santiago sets a major league record for rookies by hitting safely in his 28th consecutive contest, a streak the 21 year-old backstop will extend to 34 games. Pirates third baseman Jimmy Williams had set the previous mark of 27 in 1899 with the Pirates.