Dave Kingman cracks a 2-run 2-out home run in the bottom of the 17th inning to give the Mets a 4 – 2 win over the Expos. Kingman has 3 RBI in the game.

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On June 10, 1983 Dave Kingman cracks a 2-run 2-out home run in the bottom of the 17th inning to give the Mets a 4 – 2 win over the Expos. Kingman has 3 RBI in the game.

Pete Rose of Philadelphia singles against Nolan Ryan to tie Stan Musial for the most hits in league history (3,630)

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1981 – Pete Rose of Philadelphia singles against Nolan Ryan to tie Stan Musial for the most hits in league history (3,630). Ryan would fan Rose in his final three at-bats before a two-month strike begins the next day. The strike is one day too late for Frank LaCortewho blows a 4-0 lead in a 5-4 Phillies verdict. 

Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies ties Stan Musial for the most hits in National League history

Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies ties Stan Musial for the most hits in National League history

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  On June 10, 1981,  The Philadelphia Phillies’ Pete Rose hits a single in the 1st inning off Nolan Ryan that gives him 3,630 hits, tying Stan Musial’s National League mark. The Phillies beat the Houston Astros, 5 – 4, before more than 57,000 fans at Veterans Stadium.

George Brett tears ligaments in his ankle and misses a month

George Brett tears ligaments in his ankle and misses a month

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June 10, 1980, Kansas City Royals George Brett tears ligaments in his ankle on an attempted steal in the 3rd inning against the Cleveland Indians and misses a month. Brett homered in the first against Len Barker, he was hitting .337 at the time. When he returns to the lineup after the All-Star Break he hits…

The Orioles score in the 9th inning against the A’s to give Jim Palmer his third 1 – 0 victory in 18 days. The Baltimore ace shut down Detroit on May 24th and New York on June 1st.

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On June 10, 1978 The Orioles score in the 9th inning against the A’s to give Jim Palmer his third 1 – 0 victory in 18 days. The Baltimore ace shut down Detroit on May 24th and New York on June 1st.

The Yankees send former ace Ken Holtzman back to the Cubs‚ his first team‚ in exchange for minor leaguer Ron Davis. Holtzman proved a disappointment in New York‚ and he will not recapture his form in Chicago. Davis will blossom in 1979 when his 14-2 mark sets a record for most wins by a rookie reliever.

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On June 10, 1978 The Yankees send former ace Ken Holtzman back to the Cubs‚ his first team‚ in exchange for minor leaguer Ron Davis. Holtzman proved a disappointment in New York‚ and he will not recapture his form in Chicago. Davis will blossom in 1979 when his 14-2 mark sets a record for most wins by a rookie reliever.

Ron Guidry‚ with relief help‚ stops the Twins‚ to give New York a 4 – 1 win. Willie Randolph’s two-run double is the key blow.

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On June 10, 1977 Ron Guidry‚ with relief help‚ stops the Twins‚ to give New York a 4 – 1 win. Willie Randolph’s two-run double is the key blow.

Rick Reuschel scatters 4 hits and strikes out 7 to give the Cubs a 3 – 1 win over the Giants. Bob Knepper loses‚ his first decision of the year.

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On June 10, 1977 Rick Reuschel scatters 4 hits and strikes out 7 to give the Cubs a 3 – 1 win over the Giants. Bob Knepper loses‚ his first decision of the year.

Tony Perez makes his first return to Cincinnati wearing an Expo uniform‚ but the Reds prevail over Montreal‚ 13 – 1. Fred Norman is the winner.

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On June 10, 1977 Tony Perez makes his first return to Cincinnati wearing an Expo uniform‚ but the Reds prevail over Montreal‚ 13 – 1. Fred Norman is the winner.