In his first start at Wrigley Field since his announcement that he’s leaving Chicago, Greg Maddux beats the Pirates, 3 – 2

In his first start at Wrigley Field since his announcement that he’s leaving Chicago, Greg Maddux beats the Pirates, 3 – 2

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In his first start at Wrigley Field since his announcement that he’s leaving Chicago, Greg Maddux beats the Pirates, 3 – 2. In the 8th inning, the Wrigley faithful give the ace pitcher a standing ovation.

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1992 – The Astros begin a 28-day road trip with a 5-1 triumph in Atlanta. The 1,337-mile, eight-city odyssey is made to accomodate the Republican Party which is having their national convention at the Astrodome in August. Eric Anthony belts an 11th-inning grand slam off Alejandro Pena to get the excursion started on a positive note. 

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1992 – The Astros begin a 28-day road trip with a 5-1 triumph in Atlanta. The 1,337-mile, eight-city odyssey is made to accomodate the Republican Party which is having their national convention at the Astrodome in August. Eric Anthony belts an 11th-inning grand slam off Alejandro Pena to get the excursion started on a positive note. 

1991 – Dan Gladden’s three-run homer in the 9th enables the host Twins to beat Milwaukee, 7 – 4. Gladden’s hit follows a bunt single by Shane Mack and a dribbler by Randy Bush. He has now driven in the winner in three straight games.

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1991 – Dan Gladden’s three-run homer in the 9th enables the host Twins to beat Milwaukee, 7 – 4. Gladden’s hit follows a bunt single by Shane Mack and a dribbler by Randy Bush. He has now driven in the winner in three straight games.

In the team’s 10-1 rout of San Francisco, Dale Murphy becomes the 10th major leaguer to collect six RBIs in the same inning when he connects for two three-run round-trippers in the Braves’ ten-run sixth at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. The 33 year-old right fielder also becomes the second player in franchise history to go deep twice in the same frame, joining Robert Lowe, who accomplished the unusual feat in 1884.

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In the team’s 10-1 rout of San Francisco, Dale Murphy becomes the 10th major leaguer to collect six RBIs in the same inning when he connects for two three-run round-trippers in the Braves’ ten-run sixth at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. The 33 year-old right fielder also becomes the second player in franchise history to go deep twice in the same frame, joining Robert Lowe, who accomplished the unusual feat in 1884.

1987 – The Salt Lake City Trappers lose, 7 – 5, to the Billings Mustangs, ending their professional-record winning streak at 29 consecutive games. The Trappers, who hadn’t lost since June 24th, broke the old record of 27 straight wins with a 13 – 3 rout of the Pocatello Giants on July 25th.

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1987 – The Salt Lake City Trappers lose, 7 – 5, to the Billings Mustangs, ending their professional-record winning streak at 29 consecutive games. The Trappers, who hadn’t lost since June 24th, broke the old record of 27 straight wins with a 13 – 3 rout of the Pocatello Giants on July 25th.

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Salt Lake City Trappers lose to the Billings Mustangs ending their record of 29 consecutive victories

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On July 27, 1987, the Salt Lake City Trappers lose to the Billings Mustangs, 7-5, to end their all-time professional record of 29 consecutive victories. The Trappers had not lost a game since falling on June 24. For the 1987 season, they were lead by manager Jim Gilligan and Outfielder Michael Malinak paced the league…

1985 – For the second time in a week, the Mets win, 16 – 4, this time pounding the Astros in the opener of a doubleheader sweep. They break a 4 – 4 tie in the 7th with a fielder’s choice by Keith Hernandez, a two-run double by Gary Carter and a three-run home run by Ray Knight. All 16 runs are unearned as relievers Frank DiPino and Mike Madden each give up 6, and starter Bob Knepper allows four runs. Jesse Orosco is the winner in the first game and earns a save for Bill Latham’s first major league win in the second, a 7 – 3 victory.

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1985 – For the second time in a week, the Mets win, 16 – 4, this time pounding the Astros in the opener of a doubleheader sweep. They break a 4 – 4 tie in the 7th with a fielder’s choice by Keith Hernandez, a two-run double by Gary Carter and a three-run home run by Ray Knight. All 16 runs are unearned as relievers Frank DiPino and Mike Madden each give up 6, and starter Bob Knepper allows four runs. Jesse Orosco is the winner in the first game and earns a save for Bill Latham’s first major league win in the second, a 7 – 3 victory.