Bo Jackson of the Kansas City Royals hits a monstrous 461-foot home run against Nolan Ryan
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Bo Jackson of the Kansas City Royals hits home runs in three consecutive at-bats before separating his shoulder

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  On July 15, 1990, Bo Jackson of the Kansas City Royals hits home runs in three consecutive at-bats before separating his shoulder trying to make a diving catch against Deion Sanders of the New York Yankees. Jackson’s power surge helps the Royals to a 10-7 victory, but the two-sport star will miss the next…

Minnesota becomes the first team in history to turn two triple plays in the same game.

Minnesota becomes the first team in history to turn two triple plays in the same game.

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Minnesota becomes the first team in history to turn two triple plays in the same game. Both are started on grounders to 3B Gary Gaetti, who has started five of the Twins’ last six triple killings. The Twins’ triple killings aren’t enough as the team loses to the Red Sox at Fenway Park, 1 – 0.

Reds reliever Kent Tekulve retires, just 20 appearances shy of Hoyt Wilhelm’s all-time games pitched record of 1,070. Tekulve had posted a 5.02 ERA in 37 games this season.

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Reds reliever Kent Tekulve retires, just 20 appearances shy of Hoyt Wilhelm’s all-time games pitched record of 1,070. Tekulve had posted a 5.02 ERA in 37 games this season.

In the first doubleheader ever played at the Skydome, the Blue Jays sweep a pair from California, 6 – 4 and 5 – 4. Both wins go to David Wells, pitching in relief, with Tom Henke notching two saves. Wells becomes the first pitcher in five years to win both games of a doubleheader. The next doubleheader in Toronto won’t come until October 2001.

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In the first doubleheader ever played at the Skydome, the Blue Jays sweep a pair from California, 6 – 4 and 5 – 4. Both wins go to David Wells, pitching in relief, with Tom Henke notching two saves. Wells becomes the first pitcher in five years to win both games of a doubleheader. The next doubleheader in Toronto won’t come until October 2001.

Don Mattingly of the New York Yankees becomes the first American League player to hit home runs in seven consecutive games

Don Mattingly of the New York Yankees becomes the first American League player to hit home runs in seven consecutive games

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On July 17, 1987, Don Mattingly of the New York Yankees becomes the first American League player to hit home runs in seven consecutive games. Mattingly connects against Paul Kilgus of the Texas Rangers, helping the Yankees to an 8-4 win.

Jack Pierce of the Leon Braves hits his 46th and 47th home runs, breaking Hector Espino’s 22-year-old Mexican League record. He will finish with 54, aided by the lively Commando ball the league has been using.

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Jack Pierce of the Leon Braves hits his 46th and 47th home runs, breaking Hector Espino’s 22-year-old Mexican League record. He will finish with 54, aided by the lively Commando ball the league has been using.

1984 – Mark Bailey overcomes two questionable ninth-inning calls to lead a 3-2 triumph over the Mets. Jobbed by a bad call at the plate that gave New York a 2-1 lead in top of the ninth, Bailey gets revenge with a two-run blast off Doug Sisk that caps an emotional night where fines are passed out to players on both squads. 

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1984 – Mark Bailey overcomes two questionable ninth-inning calls to lead a 3-2 triumph over the Mets. Jobbed by a bad call at the plate that gave New York a 2-1 lead in top of the ninth, Bailey gets revenge with a two-run blast off Doug Sisk that caps an emotional night where fines are passed out to players on both squads.