In the Red Sox’s 24-5 rout the Indians, Spike Owen ties a major league mark, becoming the first major leaguer to score six runs in a game since Johnny Pesky 40 years ago

In the Red Sox’s 24-5 rout the Indians, Spike Owen ties a major league mark, becoming the first major leaguer to score six runs in a game since Johnny Pesky 40 years ago

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In the Red Sox’s 24-5 rout the Indians, Spike Owen ties a major league mark, becoming the first major leaguer to score six runs in a game since Johnny Pesky, also playing for Boston, accomplished the feat in 1946. The light-hitting shortstop was obtained three days ago, along with center fielder Dave Henderson, from the Mariners in exchange for Rey Quinones and cash.

Lou Whitaker and Alan Trammell hit back to back homers for the third time in a month

Lou Whitaker and Alan Trammell hit back to back homers for the third time in a month

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After Detroit wins the opener, 6 – 5, game two starts off with Detroit’s first two hitters – Lou Whitaker and Alan Trammell – belting homers off Cleveland’s Jose Roman. It is the third time in a month this has occurred. Whitaker hits another as Detroit wins the shootout, 11 – 9.

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Phil Niekro of the Cleveland Indians and Don Sutton of the California Angels become the first 300-game winners to face each other during the 20th century

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On June 28, 1986, Phil Niekro of the Cleveland Indians and Don Sutton of the California Angels become the first 300-game winners to face each other during the 20th century. The Angels win the game, 9-3, but neither Sutton nor Niekro is involved in the decision.

” What do you expect when they build a ballpark on the ocean”

” What do you expect when they build a ballpark on the ocean”

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” What do you expect when they build a ballpark on the ocean?” – Oil Can Boyd, after a game at Cleveland Stadium, located on the shore of Lake Erie, is postponed due to fog.The Red Sox are credited with a 2-0 victory when the game cannot be continued due to the dense fog that rolls into Cleveland Stadium. The postponed contest, which ends with the Tribe having baserunners on first and second with two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning, prompts Boston’s right-hander Oil Can Boyd to infamously blame the lack of visibility on the ballpark’s proximity to the ocean, not nearby Lake Erie.

Carney Lansford is credited with an unusual two-run inside-the-park homer in the A’s 5-3 victory

Carney Lansford is credited with an unusual two-run inside-the-park homer in the A’s 5-3 victory

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During a Cactus League contest, Carney Lansford is credited with an unusual two-run inside-the-park homer in the A’s 5-3 victory over the Indians in Phoenix. The infielder circles the bases in the fourth inning when Mel Hall’s shirt gets stuck on the fence, preventing the outfielder from playing the ball, that is just barely out of reach, while his teammate, shortstop Julio Franco, closest to the play, is so incapacitated with laughter he is unable to help.

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Legendary major league owner Bill Veeck dies at the age of 71

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On January 2, 1986, legendary major league owner Bill Veeck dies at the age of 71. The victim of a heart attack after several years of poor health, Veeck had owned the St. Louis Browns, Cleveland Indians, and Chicago White Sox at various times during his career. Known as one of the most colorful and…

Oddibe McDowell becomes the first Ranger player to hit for the cycle. His seventh-inning home run completes the unique event, but the center fielder adds another round-tripper in the following frame when Texas beats the Indians at Arlington Stadium, 8-4.

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Oddibe McDowell becomes the first Ranger player to hit for the cycle. His seventh-inning home run completes the unique event, but the center fielder adds another round-tripper in the following frame when Texas beats the Indians at Arlington Stadium, 8-4.

Record 458 Games played before first rain out

Record 458 Games played before first rain out

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On May 20, 1985, a game between the Cleveland Indians and Milwaukee Brewers scheduled for Municipal Stadium is postponed due to rain, representing the first rainout of the 1985 season. The cancellation marks the latest point that the first rainout of a season has taken place. A record 458 games had been played prior to…

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Chicago sends outfielders Joe Carter and Mel Hall and a minor leaguer to Cleveland for pitchers Rick Sutcliffe and George Frazier and catcher Ron Hassey

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On June 13, 1984, the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians engineer a blockbuster trade. Chicago sends outfielders Joe Carter, Mel Hall and Don Schulz a minor leaguer Darryl Banks to Cleveland for pitchers Rick Sutcliffe and George Frazier and catcher Ron Hassey. “The Red Baron” was 4-5 with the Indians, but caught fire with the…