Dave Winfield hits his 300th homer in a losing cause as the Yanks fall to Seattle, 5 – 2
Dave Winfield hits his 300th homer in a losing cause as the Yanks fall to Seattle, 5 – 2. Mike Trujillo wins his first game for Seattle.
Philadelphia’s Don Carman pitches a perfect game until Bob Brenly doubles leading off the 9th, and Carman ends up combining with Steve Bedrosian for a 10-inning 1 – 0 win over the Giants. Juan Samuel’s home run in the top of the 10th provides the game’s only run.
Philadelphia’s Don Carman pitches a perfect game until Bob Brenly doubles leading off the 9th, and Carman ends up combining with Steve Bedrosian for a 10-inning 1 – 0 win over the Giants. Juan Samuel’s home run in the top of the 10th provides the game’s only run.
1985 – Houston bloodies the Redbirds, 17-2, at the Dome before fans watch a screening of “Jaws” on the new Diamondvision scoreboard. Mark Bailey belts a grand slam while Dickie Thon homers and drives in four to lead the 19-hit attack. Bailey, Glenn Davis and Terry Puhl each deliver three of those hits.
1985 – Houston bloodies the Redbirds, 17-2, at the Dome before fans watch a screening of “Jaws” on the new Diamondvision scoreboard. Mark Bailey belts a grand slam while Dickie Thon homers and drives in four to lead the 19-hit attack. Bailey, Glenn Davis and Terry Puhl each deliver three of those hits.
Dwight Gooden, going the distance in the Mets’ 3-0 victory over San Francisco at Shea Stadium en route to his 13th consecutive win, whiffs 16 batters to become the first National League pitcher to strike out 200 or more batters in each of his first two seasons. The 20 year-old sophomore, who has not lost since May 25, when LA’s Fernando Valenzuela beat him, improves his record to 19-3 with his sixth shutout of the year.
Dwight Gooden, going the distance in the Mets’ 3-0 victory over San Francisco at Shea Stadium en route to his 13th consecutive win, whiffs 16 batters to become the first National League pitcher to strike out 200 or more batters in each of his first two seasons. The 20 year-old sophomore, who has not lost since May 25, when LA’s Fernando Valenzuela beat him, improves his record to 19-3 with his sixth shutout of the year.
The Giants trade veteran 1B Al Oliver
1984 – The Giants trade veteran 1B Al Oliver, whom they acquired from Montreal in February, and pitcher Renie Martin to the Phillies for P George Riley and minor leaguer Kelly Downs.
1983 – Pittsburgh’s Jose DeLeon takes a no-hitter into the 7th inning for the third time this season, but Cincinnati’s Dan Driessen doubles with two out to spoil the gem. DeLeon finishes with 13 strikeouts in a 4 – 0 two-hitter.
1983 – Pittsburgh’s Jose DeLeon takes a no-hitter into the 7th inning for the third time this season, but Cincinnati’s Dan Driessen doubles with two out to spoil the gem. DeLeon finishes with 13 strikeouts in a 4 – 0 two-hitter.
Padres rookie Alan Wiggins is suspended for one month by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn as a result of his July 21st arrest for cocaine possession.
Padres rookie Alan Wiggins is suspended for one month by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn as a result of his July 21st arrest for cocaine possession.
In Atlanta, the Braves top the Mets, 6 – 4, as Brett Butler makes his debut for the Braves. Butler has a single and RBI.
In Atlanta, the Braves top the Mets, 6 – 4, as Brett Butler makes his debut for the Braves. Butler has a single and RBI.
Dan Spilner’s bid for a no-hitter against the White Sox is spoiled by Leo Sutherland’s single with one out in the ninth inning
Dan Spilner’s bid for a no-hitter against the White Sox is spoiled by Leo Sutherland’s single with one out in the ninth inning. The 28 year-old Indian right-hander will get the next two outs and settle for a one-hit, 3-0 victory over Chicago at Comiskey Park.
George Brett pushes his average to .406 with a 3 for 3 outing in a 5 – 3 win over Texas.
George Brett pushes his average to .406 with a 3 for 3 outing in a 5 – 3 win over Texas.
