On this weeks podcast – August 5, 1979, Willie Mays is inducted into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Mays slugged 660 homers, batted .302, and collected 3,283 hits in his 22-year career. Known for his all-around play, Mays won 12 Gold Glove Awards for his defense in center field. Former…
AT&T Park,San Francisco,CA,US Ball Park First Game Date – 4/11/2000 (1) Starting Pitchers – Giants vs. Dodgers: 4/11/2000 Final Score 6-5 (LAN) Attendance – 40,930 Starting Pitchers Kirk Rueter (SFN); Chan Ho Park (LAN) First Batter – Devon White (LAN) Result – Singled to RF First Hits – Devon White (LAN),Singled to RF (1st) First…
The Pirates lose their 82nd game, an 11-6 defeat to the Giants at AT&T Park, ensuring the club will endure their 16th consecutive losing season. The streak equals the mark established by the 1933-1948 Philadelphia Phillies for the longest skid in the history of professional sports.
Greg Maddux wins his 300th career game
April 16, 2004 One of the greatest matchups of the steroid era, 2003 Cy Young winner Eric Gagne vs. 7-time MVP Bonds [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game, players, ballparks and the people that shaped the game!” subscribe_button=”Join us!” show_subscribers_total=”1″] Subscribe to our Podcast The Daily Rewind on Apples…