The Phillies obtain P Bobby Thigpen from the White Sox in exchange for P Jose DeLeon.
The Phillies obtain P Bobby Thigpen from the White Sox in exchange for P Jose DeLeon.
1992 – The Mets’ Vince Coleman will end the season with just 27 walks, but he picks up five today against the Pirates to tie the 20th century mark. Pittsburgh breaks a 1 – 1 tie against the host Mets, scoring three runs in the 16th inning to win, 4 – 2. Reliever Dennis Cook wins as the Bucs’ Andy Van Slyke and the Mets’ Bill Pecota homer. John Franco pitches his second of four straight games, a season-high effort that puts him back on the disabled list.
1992 – The Mets’ Vince Coleman will end the season with just 27 walks, but he picks up five today against the Pirates to tie the 20th century mark. Pittsburgh breaks a 1 – 1 tie against the host Mets, scoring three runs in the 16th inning to win, 4 – 2. Reliever Dennis Cook wins as the Bucs’ Andy Van Slyke and the Mets’ Bill Pecota homer. John Franco pitches his second of four straight games, a season-high effort that puts him back on the disabled list.
Astros and Braves game is delayed for five minutes when a moth becomes lodged in the ear of Houston OF Mike Simms
1991 – The game between the Astros and Braves is delayed for five minutes when a moth becomes lodged in the ear of Houston OF Mike Simms. Astros trainer Dave Labossiere removes the insect with a pair of tweezers. The Braves record a 4 – 0 victory when the game is finally completed.
Ryne Sandberg and Shawon Dunston drive in four each in Cubs loss
VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia Aug 10, 1989 – At Wrigley Field‚ Jeff Parrett throws 3 scoreless innings for the win as the Philadelphia Phillies outslug the Chicago Cubs‚ 16-11. The Phillies hit 4 homers‚ including one by John Kruk‚ who scores 5 runs. The Cubs get 4 RBIs each from Ryne Sandberg…
Nolan Ryan falls short in yet another no-hit bid, giving up a one-out single to Dave Bergman in the 9th inning and eventually needing relief in a 4 – 1 win over the Tigers.
Nolan Ryan falls short in yet another no-hit bid, giving up a one-out single to Dave Bergman in the 9th inning and eventually needing relief in a 4 – 1 win over the Tigers.
After fifteen months of recovery from cancer surgery to his arm, Dave Dravecky pitches one-hit baseball for seven innings, blanking the Reds to get the victory. The Giant bullpen holds on for a 4-3 win at Candlestick Park.
After fifteen months of recovery from cancer surgery to his arm, Dave Dravecky pitches one-hit baseball for seven innings, blanking the Reds to get the victory. The Giant bullpen holds on for a 4-3 win at Candlestick Park.
The Dodgers release Don Sutton, the 12th-winningest pitcher in major league history and the club’s all-time victory leader.
1988 – The Dodgers release Don Sutton, the 12th-winningest pitcher in major league history and the club’s all-time victory leader.
Cardinals 1B Jack Clark sets a National League record by drawing a walk in his 16th consecutive game, a 6 – 0 win over Pittsburgh.
Cardinals 1B Jack Clark sets a National League record by drawing a walk in his 16th consecutive game, a 6 – 0 win over Pittsburgh.
Phillies pitcher Kevin Gross becomes the second pitcher in eight days to be ejected for scuffing the baseball when umpires discover sandpaper in his glove during the 5th inning of a 4 – 2 win over the Cubs. Like Joe Niekro, Gross will be suspended for 10 games, and won’t get his glove returned until August, 1991.
Phillies pitcher Kevin Gross becomes the second pitcher in eight days to be ejected for scuffing the baseball when umpires discover sandpaper in his glove during the 5th inning of a 4 – 2 win over the Cubs. Like Joe Niekro, Gross will be suspended for 10 games, and won’t get his glove returned until August, 1991.
Paul Molitor singles in the 3rd inning against the Rangers to run his hit streak to 25 games. The Brewers win in the 12th, 4 – 3.
Paul Molitor singles in the 3rd inning against the Rangers to run his hit streak to 25 games. The Brewers win in the 12th, 4 – 3.
