Mets P Bret Saberhagen throws a firecracker under a table near reporters at Shea Stadium, but no one is hurt.
Mets P Bret Saberhagen throws a firecracker under a table near reporters at Shea Stadium, but no one is hurt.
In Philadelphia, the Phillies defeat the Dodgers, 7 – 6, in a 20-inning marathon when Lenny Dykstra hits a bases-loaded two-run double off Rod Nichols. The game takes 6 hours and 10 minutes, and concludes at 1:47 AM. The Phils’ Mitch Williams blows a 5 – 3 lead in the 9th, allowing a hit and walking three before being ejected by umpire Jim Quick. Afterwards, John Kruk says, “I came here and I wanted to kill Mitch, but they told me it was against the law.” Phils rookie Kevin Stocker makes his major league debut, playing all 20 innings.
In Philadelphia, the Phillies defeat the Dodgers, 7 – 6, in a 20-inning marathon when Lenny Dykstra hits a bases-loaded two-run double off Rod Nichols. The game takes 6 hours and 10 minutes, and concludes at 1:47 AM. The Phils’ Mitch Williams blows a 5 – 3 lead in the 9th, allowing a hit and walking three before being ejected by umpire Jim Quick. Afterwards, John Kruk says, “I came here and I wanted to kill Mitch, but they told me it was against the law.” Phils rookie Kevin Stocker makes his major league debut, playing all 20 innings.
Oakland OF Rickey Henderson becomes the second player to leads off both games of the A’s doubleheader with home runs
Oakland OF Rickey Henderson leads off both games of the A’s doubleheader against the Indians with home runs. It is the first time this has happened since 1913, when Harry Hooper performed the feat for the Boston Red Sox. The Athletics win the 1st game, 6 – 5, but the Indians come back to take the nightcap, 6 – 2.
At the Astrodome, the Jalisco Charros beat the Monterrey Industrials, 2 – 1. It is the only 20th Century Mexican League game held in a major league stadium.
At the Astrodome, the Jalisco Charros beat the Monterrey Industrials, 2 – 1. It is the only 20th Century Mexican League game held in a major league stadium.
Hall of Famer Don Drysdale dies from a heart attack
On July 3, 1993, Hall of Famer Don Drysdale dies from a heart attack. The 56-year-old Drysdale had been serving as a broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers. During his 14-year playing career with the Dodgers, the hard-throwing Drysdale won 209 games and pitched 49 shutouts, earning him Hall of Fame election in…
1993 – Darryl Kile slams a home run and a double, as well as pitching a six-hit shutout, to subdue St. Louis, 6-0. The homer comes against Omar Olivares. Eric Anthony contributes a two-run shot while Ken Caminiti punches three hits.
1993 – Darryl Kile slams a home run and a double, as well as pitching a six-hit shutout, to subdue St. Louis, 6-0. The homer comes against Omar Olivares. Eric Anthony contributes a two-run shot while Ken Caminiti punches three hits.
Detroit’s Cecil Fielder becomes the third player in history to homer onto the left field roof at Tiger Stadium, doing so in the Tigers’ 11 – 5 loss to the Rangers. Harmon Killebrew and Frank Howard are the only other players to accomplish the feat.
On July 3, 1993 Detroit’s Cecil Fielder becomes the third player in history to homer onto the left field roof at Tiger Stadium, doing so in the Tigers’ 11 – 5 loss to the Rangers. Harmon Killebrew and Frank Howard are the only other players to accomplish the feat. Source Baseball Reference July 3
In a pregame ceremony at the ballpark, Royals Stadium is officially renamed to honor Ewing M. Kauffman, the team’s owner since the club’s inception in 1968. The 77 year-old philanthropist, who humbly discouraged the name change, will die within a month.
In a pregame ceremony at the ballpark, Royals Stadium is officially renamed to honor Ewing M. Kauffman, the team’s owner since the club’s inception in 1968. The 77 year-old philanthropist, who humbly discouraged the name change, will die within a month.
At Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium, the latest game in major league history ends at 4:40 am as relief pitcher Mitch Williams, in his first at-bat of the season, singles home the winning run
On July 2, 1993 At Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium, the latest game in major league history ends at 4:40 am as relief pitcher Mitch Williams, in his first at-bat of the season, singles home the winning run in the 10th inning, giving the Philliesa 6 – 5 victory over the Padres. The game, which started at 1:26 am due to…
Chicago OF Sammy Sosa gets six hits, one short of the National League record, in the Cubs’ 11 – 8 win over the Rockies.
On July 2, 1993 Chicago OF Sammy Sosa gets six hits, one short of the National League record, in the Cubs’ 11 – 8 win over the Rockies. Source: Baseball Reference July 2
