Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles breaks one of baseball’s most famous records. Ripken plays in his 2,131st consecutive game

Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles breaks one of baseball’s most famous records. Ripken plays in his 2,131st consecutive game

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test On September 6, 1995, Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles plays in his 2,131st consecutive Major League game to surpass Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig’s 56-year record. When the game becomes official in the middle of the 5th inning, Ripken takes a victory lap around Camden Yards during the 22-minute standing ovation from the sell-out crowd, including President Bill Clinton. In the…

Cal Ripken Streak

Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles ties one of the game’s longest standing records. Ripken plays in his 2,130th consecutive game

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Are you interested in owning your own business but don’t know where to start? Contact Franchising Connection today for a free consultation and we will help you through your journey! On September 5, 1995, When the game becomes official in the bottom of the fifth inning, Cal Ripken receives a standing ovation for over five minutes…

The Astros defeat the Reds, 10 – 1, in a game marked by a bench-clearing brawl that will lead to suspensions for Xavier Hernandez (8 games), Doug Drabek (5), Pat Borders (5), Ron Gant (4), Davey Johnson (2), and Terry Collins (2). Intentional walks backfire twice for Cincy. Ahead 1 – 0, they walk Jeff Bagwell in the 3rd (with Craig Biggio on second base and one out) and Mike Simms homers. Undeterred, the Reds give a free pass to pinch-hitter Dave Magadan in the 7th (with men on second and third base and one out) and the score just 4 – 1. Derrick May then hits a grand slam.

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The Astros defeat the Reds, 10 – 1, in a game marked by a bench-clearing brawl that will lead to suspensions for Xavier Hernandez (8 games), Doug Drabek (5), Pat Borders (5), Ron Gant (4), Davey Johnson (2), and Terry Collins (2). Intentional walks backfire twice for Cincy. Ahead 1 – 0, they walk Jeff Bagwell in the 3rd (with Craig Biggio on second base and one out) and Mike Simms homers. Undeterred, the Reds give a free pass to pinch-hitter Dave Magadan in the 7th (with men on second and third base and one out) and the score just 4 – 1. Derrick May then hits a grand slam.

Toronto DH Paul Molitor strokes five hits and brings home three runs to lead the Blue Jays to a 6 – 1 win over the Royals. His hits include three singles, a double and a home run.

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Toronto DH Paul Molitor strokes five hits and brings home three runs to lead the Blue Jays to a 6 – 1 win over the Royals. His hits include three singles, a double and a home run.

Robin Ventura becomes the eighth player to hit two grand slams in the same game. The third baseman’s blasts in the fourth and fifth innings power the White Sox past Texas at The Ballpark in Arlington, 14-3.

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Robin Ventura becomes the eighth player to hit two grand slams in the same game. The third baseman’s blasts in the fourth and fifth innings power the White Sox past Texas at The Ballpark in Arlington, 14-3.

The Mets outslug the Giants, 11 – 6, despite Barry Bonds hitting the Giants’ 11,000th franchise homer. Barry’s father, Bobby Bonds, hit the 8,000th franchise homer exactly 24 years ago, on this day in 1971.

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The Mets outslug the Giants, 11 – 6, despite Barry Bonds hitting the Giants’ 11,000th franchise homer. Barry’s father, Bobby Bonds, hit the 8,000th franchise homer exactly 24 years ago, on this day in 1971.

Tony Fernandez becomes the tenth Yankee to hit for the cycle

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In the Bronx, Tony Fernandez becomes the tenth Yankee to hit for the cycle when he goes 4-for 5 against Oakland. The shortstop will complete the unique feat with a double that will lead to the tying run being scored in the bottom of the ninth inning, but the Bombers will suffer a 10-9 loss when Rickey Henderson goes deep in the top of the tenth frame.

1995 – Battery charges are dropped against Atlanta manager Bobby Cox‚ who was arrested back on May 7th. Cox tells a judge that counseling has helped his marriage.

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1995 – Battery charges are dropped against Atlanta manager Bobby Cox‚ who was arrested back on May 7th. Cox tells a judge that counseling has helped his marriage.