Angel pitcher Jared Weaver wins his ninth game since being called up to the big leagues in May
Angel pitcher Jared Weaver wins his ninth game since being called up to the big leagues in May
Jered Weaver, blanking the Mariners for seven innings at Angel Stadium, joins Whitey Ford (Yankees, 1950) to become only the second American League rookie to begin a career with nine straight victories as a starter. The 23 year-old Angel hurler will need to win his next four games to match the mark established by Hooks Wiltse, who started his freshman season in 1904 with 13 consecutive wins.
Jered Weaver, blanking the Mariners for seven innings at Angel Stadium, joins Whitey Ford (Yankees, 1950) to become only the second American League rookie to begin a career with nine straight victories as a starter. The 23 year-old Angel hurler will need to win his next four games to match the mark established by Hooks Wiltse, who started his freshman season in 1904 with 13 consecutive wins.
The Spokane Indians (Texas Rangers) edge the Tri-City Dust Devils (Colorado Rockies) 2-1 in 23 innings. The Northwest League game, which lasted 6 hours, 37 minutes, was scoreless for 19 innings and suspended in a 1-1 tie in the 21st inning the previous night.
The Spokane Indians (Texas Rangers) edge the Tri-City Dust Devils (Colorado Rockies) 2-1 in 23 innings. The Northwest League game, which lasted 6 hours, 37 minutes, was scoreless for 19 innings and suspended in a 1-1 tie in the 21st inning the previous night.
2004 – The Spokane Indians (Texas Rangers) edge the Tri-City Dust Devils (Colorado Rockies) 2 – 1 in 23 innings. The Northwest League game, which lasts 6 hours, 37 minutes, is scoreless for 19 innings and was suspendedin a 1 – 1 tie in the 21st inning the previous night.
2004 – The Spokane Indians (Texas Rangers) edge the Tri-City Dust Devils (Colorado Rockies) 2 – 1 in 23 innings. The Northwest League game, which lasts 6 hours, 37 minutes, is scoreless for 19 innings and was suspendedin a 1 – 1 tie in the 21st inning the previous night.
2003 – A major brawl breaks out in a California League game between the Lancaster JetHawks and Inland Empire 66ers. In the 15th inning of the game, Josh Kranawetter hits Evel Bastida with a pitch. Bastida charges the mound and smashes Kranawetter in the back with his bat. He is charged with felony assault and suspended for the rest of the year. 16 players and a coach get three-game suspensions for the ensuing fight.
2003 – A major brawl breaks out in a California League game between the Lancaster JetHawks and Inland Empire 66ers. In the 15th inning of the game, Josh Kranawetter hits Evel Bastida with a pitch. Bastida charges the mound and smashes Kranawetter in the back with his bat. He is charged with felony assault and suspended for the rest of the year. 16 players and a coach get three-game suspensions for the ensuing fight.
In a pregame ceremony, Tommy Agee is inducted posthumously into the Mets Hall of Fame. The Mets’ center fielder (1968-72) is best remembered for his two great catches in Game 3 of the 1969 World Series.
In a pregame ceremony, Tommy Agee is inducted posthumously into the Mets Hall of Fame. The Mets’ center fielder (1968-72) is best remembered for his two great catches in Game 3 of the 1969 World Series.
In a pregame ceremony, Tommy Agee is inducted posthumously in to the New York Mets Hall of Fame. The center fielder, who played with the team from 1968 to 1972, is best remembered for two his great two catches in Game 3 of the 1969 World Series.
In a pregame ceremony, Tommy Agee is inducted posthumously in to the New York Mets Hall of Fame. The center fielder, who played with the team from 1968 to 1972, is best remembered for two his great two catches in Game 3 of the 1969 World Series.
The Rangers stop the Blue Jays, 10 – 7, as SS Alex Rodriguez ties a major-league record by becoming the 4th player to hit six home runs in a three-game span. His two round-trippers give him the American League lead with 44.
The Rangers stop the Blue Jays, 10 – 7, as SS Alex Rodriguez ties a major-league record by becoming the 4th player to hit six home runs in a three-game span. His two round-trippers give him the American League lead with 44.
Carlos Hernandez fires a masterful two-hit shutout over seven innings in his big league debut
2001 – Carlos Hernandez fires a masterful two-hit shutout over seven innings in his big league debut to snuff the Pirates, 3-0. Hernandez strikes out seven. Octavio Dotel tosses two perfect innings for the save. Moises Alou and Richard Hidalgo drive in runs while Jeff Bagwell steals home in the first inning.
The Rangers pound the Blue Jays, 12 – 5, scoring eight runs in the 9th inning. C Ivan Rodriguez’s grand slam is the big blow for Texas.
The Rangers pound the Blue Jays, 12 – 5, scoring eight runs in the 9th inning. C Ivan Rodriguez’s grand slam is the big blow for Texas.
