The Yankees send veteran slugger Ken Phelps, hitting .249, to Oakland for minor league P Scott Holcomb.
The Yankees send veteran slugger Ken Phelps, hitting .249, to Oakland for minor league P Scott Holcomb.
St. Louis leaves 16 runners on base in a 2 – 0, 13-inning loss to the Reds, setting a major-league record for runners left on base in a shutout.
St. Louis leaves 16 runners on base in a 2 – 0, 13-inning loss to the Reds, setting a major-league record for runners left on base in a shutout.
At Chicago, the Pirates nip the Cubs, 10 – 9, in 10 innings. Scott Medvin is the winner over Rich Gossage.
At Chicago, the Pirates nip the Cubs, 10 – 9, in 10 innings. Scott Medvin is the winner over Rich Gossage.
Kent Tekulve becomes the second pitcher in major league history after Hoyt Wilhelm to appear in 1,000 games by pitching two innings in Philadelphia’s 7 – 5 win over San Francisco.
Kent Tekulve becomes the second pitcher in major league history after Hoyt Wilhelm to appear in 1,000 games by pitching two innings in Philadelphia’s 7 – 5 win over San Francisco.
Texas catcher Geno Petralli is charged with six passed balls in one game, tying an 85 year-old major league record established by Harry Vickers in 1902 while playing for the Reds. The 27 year-old backstop’s tough day can be attributed to being the batterymate of knuckleballer Charlie Hough, who started the Rangers’ eventual 7-0 loss to Detroit at Tiger Stadium.
Texas catcher Geno Petralli is charged with six passed balls in one game, tying an 85 year-old major league record established by Harry Vickers in 1902 while playing for the Reds. The 27 year-old backstop’s tough day can be attributed to being the batterymate of knuckleballer Charlie Hough, who started the Rangers’ eventual 7-0 loss to Detroit at Tiger Stadium.
Twins outfielder Kirby Puckett, in a 10-6 victory over the Brewers, collects six hits and drives in four runs. The future Hall of Famer’s 6-for-6 day at Milwaukee’s County Stadium includes two homers and two doubles.
Twins outfielder Kirby Puckett, in a 10-6 victory over the Brewers, collects six hits and drives in four runs. The future Hall of Famer’s 6-for-6 day at Milwaukee’s County Stadium includes two homers and two doubles.
Roger Clemens becomes the major leagues’ first 20-game winner this season, striking out 11 Indians in a 7 – 3 victory to raise his record to 20-4.
Roger Clemens becomes the major leagues’ first 20-game winner this season, striking out 11 Indians in a 7 – 3 victory to raise his record to 20-4.
New York releases Let’s Go Mets Go!, a music video that features players, coaches, and fans, along with a cameo appearance by Joe Piscopo. Shelly Palmer, known professionally as Shelton Leigh Palmer, composed and produced the official team’s theme song, that becomes a Gold Record, as well as directing and producing the accompanying music video, which will go triple platinum.
New York releases Let’s Go Mets Go!, a music video that features players, coaches, and fans, along with a cameo appearance by Joe Piscopo. Shelly Palmer, known professionally as Shelton Leigh Palmer, composed and produced the official team’s theme song, that becomes a Gold Record, as well as directing and producing the accompanying music video, which will go triple platinum.
Yankee hurlers Tommy John (43) and Joe Niekro (41) become the first 40+ pitchers to start both ends of a doubleheader since 1933 when White Sox hurlers Sad Sam Jones (41) and Red Faber (44) started against the A’s in a twin bill at Shibe Park. John loses 1-0 in the opener, and Niekro pitches five innings of the nightcap for a 3-0 victory over the Mariners.
Yankee hurlers Tommy John (43) and Joe Niekro (41) become the first 40+ pitchers to start both ends of a doubleheader since 1933 when White Sox hurlers Sad Sam Jones (41) and Red Faber (44) started against the A’s in a twin bill at Shibe Park. John loses 1-0 in the opener, and Niekro pitches five innings of the nightcap for a 3-0 victory over the Mariners.
Jim Rice grounds into his 33rd double play of the season, establishing a new major league mark. The Red Sox outfielder breaks a 1954 record set by another Boston flycatcher, Jackie Jensen.
Jim Rice grounds into his 33rd double play of the season, establishing a new major league mark. The Red Sox outfielder breaks a 1954 record set by another Boston flycatcher, Jackie Jensen.
