Fernando Tatis of the St. Louis Cardinals becomes the first player in major league history to hit two grand slams in one inning

Fernando Tatis of the St. Louis Cardinals becomes the first player in major league history to hit two grand slams in one inning

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Fernando Tatis of the St. Louis Cardinals becomes the first player in major league history to hit two grand slams in one inning. Tatis connects both times in the 11-run 3rd inning against pitcher Chan Ho Park to lead the Cardinals to a 12 – 5 rout of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He simultaneously sets a record with eight RBI in one inning. Park becomes the first pitcher in the 20th century, and only the second ever, to surrender two slams in a single frame, joining Bill Phillips of the 1890 Pittsburgh Alleghenys.

The first triple play ever completed at Dodger Stadium is turned by Darren Dreifort (p), Eric Young (2b), Jose Vizcaino (ss), and Bobby Bonilla (3b). With Colorado runners on first and second base, the 1-6-4 double play becomes a triple killing when Jamey Wright is thrown out at third base by the LA second baseman, who covered first base for the second out.

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On June 13 1998, The first triple play ever completed at Dodger Stadium is turned by Darren Dreifort (p), Eric Young (2b), Jose Vizcaino (ss), and Bobby Bonilla (3b). With Colorado runners on first and second base, the 1-6-4 double play becomes a triple killing when Jamey Wright is thrown out at third base by…

Barry Bonds receives an intentional walk, giving him a new National League record of 149 walks in a season

Barry Bonds receives an intentional walk, giving him a new National League record of 149 walks in a season

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1996 – In a 7 – 5 win over the Dodgers, Barry Bonds goes 1 for 1 and receives an intentional walk, giving him a new National League record of 149 walks in a season. He also swipes two bases, giving him 39. The Dodgers get a homer from Eric Karros, his 34th, and a two-run pinch homer from Billy Ashley. Of Ashley’s nine homers, five have been pinch hits, one short of Johnny Frederick’s record.

Cardinals are awarded a 2-1 victory by forfeit over the Dodgers at “Ball Day” at Dodger Stadium

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On August 10th, 1995, the Cardinals are awarded a 2-1 victory by forfeit over the Dodgers at “Ball Day” at Dodger Stadium. After striking out looking in the bottom of the 9th., Raul Mondesi is ejected for arguing the call. Tommy Lasorda also gets tossed when he joins the discussion. Taking matters into their own…

Mets right-hander Anthony Young extends his record losing streak to 27 games and post game Vince Coleman tosses an M80 that injures fans

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In a 5-4 loss to the Dodgers at Chavez Ravine, Mets right-hander Anthony Young extends his record losing streak to 27 games. The latest defeat is the result of the hard-luck hurler walking Dave Hansen in with the winning run with two outs in the 10th inning.

Leadoff hitter Bip Roberts ties the National league record with his 10th consecutive hit

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Leadoff hitter Bip Roberts ties the National league record with his 10th consecutive hit, a first-inning single in the Reds’ 3-0 victory over Los Angeles at Chavez Ravine. The Cincinnati left fielder’s streak ends when he grounds out in the fifth inning, facing Dodger starter Pedro Astacio.

Dennis Martinez of the Montreal Expos becomes first latin American pitcher to pitch a perfect game

Dennis Martinez of the Montreal Expos becomes first latin American pitcher to pitch a perfect game

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On July 28, 1991, at Dodger Stadium Dennis Martinez of the Expos tosses the 13th perfect game in major league history (excluding those of Harvey Haddix and Ernie Shore) against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Martinez throws 96 pitches in winning the game, 2-0. Martinez becomes the first Latin American pitcher to throw a perfect game…