Orel Hershiser of the Los Angeles Dodgers breaks Don Drysdale’s record

Orel Hershiser of the Los Angeles Dodgers breaks Don Drysdale’s record

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On September 28, 1988, Orel Hershiser of the Los Angeles Dodgers breaks Don Drysdale’s record for consecutive scoreless innings set in 1968. With 10 shutout innings against the San Diego Padres, Hershiser extends his streak to 59 consecutive innings.  @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

In Seoul, South Korea, Jim Abbott, born without a right hand, goes the distance en route to a 5-3 victory over Japan to win the Olympic Gold medal for the United States. After the game, the Japanese players, in a display of great respect, line up to congratulate the former University of Michigan pitcher who had just beaten them.

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In Seoul, South Korea, Jim Abbott, born without a right hand, goes the distance en route to a 5-3 victory over Japan to win the Olympic Gold medal for the United States. After the game, the Japanese players, in a display of great respect, line up to congratulate the former University of Michigan pitcher who had just beaten them.

1988 – The Dodgers beat the Padres, 3 – 2, to clinch the National League West title and earn a playoff date with the Mets, who won 10 of their 11 meetings this season.

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1988 – The Dodgers beat the Padres, 3 – 2, to clinch the National League West title and earn a playoff date with the Mets, who won 10 of their 11 meetings this season.

Toronto’s Dave Stieb is one out away from a no-hitter when Julio Franco’s apparent game-ending grounder takes a bad hop over 2B Manny Lee’s head and Stieb is forced to settle for a 1 – 0 one-hitter. It is the 7th no-hitter broken up in the 9th inning this season.

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Toronto’s Dave Stieb is one out away from a no-hitter when Julio Franco’s apparent game-ending grounder takes a bad hop over 2B Manny Lee’s head and Stieb is forced to settle for a 1 – 0 one-hitter. It is the 7th no-hitter broken up in the 9th inning this season.

Julio Franco’s two-out, two-strike ninth inning bad-hop single spoils Dave Stieb’s bid for a no-hitter. The Blue Jays’ starter settles for a 1-0 one-hit victory over the Indians.

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Julio Franco’s two-out, two-strike ninth inning bad-hop single spoils Dave Stieb’s bid for a no-hitter. The Blue Jays’ starter settles for a 1-0 one-hit victory over the Indians.

Jose Canseco of the A’s becomes baseball’s first 40-40 player

Jose Canseco of the A’s becomes baseball’s first 40-40 player

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Jose Canseco of the A’s becomes baseball’s first 40-40 player when he swipes his 39th and 40th base in a 14-inning victory over the Brewers, 9-8. The Oakland slugger, who will finish the season with 42 homers and 40 stolen bases, will never have a 30-30 season in his 17 years in the major leagues.

At Candlestick Park, the Dodgers win, 3 – 0, behind Orel Hershiser (23-8) who pitches a complete game shutout to extend his record-tying streak to 49 consecutive shutout innings. Mickey Hatcher’s two-out, three-run homer in the 8th off starter Atlee Hammaker is all the scoring.

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At Candlestick Park, the Dodgers win, 3 – 0, behind Orel Hershiser (23-8) who pitches a complete game shutout to extend his record-tying streak to 49 consecutive shutout innings. Mickey Hatcher’s two-out, three-run homer in the 8th off starter Atlee Hammaker is all the scoring.

The Angels fire manager Cookie Rojas and the Phillies fire manager Lee Elia. Third base coaches Moose Stubing (California) and John Vukovich (Philadelphia) will manage the clubs for the remainder of this season. Stubing will return to the coaching box after going 0-8.

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The Angels fire manager Cookie Rojas and the Phillies fire manager Lee Elia. Third base coaches Moose Stubing (California) and John Vukovich (Philadelphia) will manage the clubs for the remainder of this season. Stubing will return to the coaching box after going 0-8.

The Mets clinch their fourth NL East title when Ron Darling goes the distance, defeating Philadelphia at Shea Stadium, 3-1. The Amazins also copped the division flag in 1969, 1973, and 1986.

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The Mets clinch their fourth NL East title when Ron Darling goes the distance, defeating Philadelphia at Shea Stadium, 3-1. The Amazins also copped the division flag in 1969, 1973, and 1986.