On June 25, 1988, Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles plays in his 1,000th consecutive game, a 10-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox. On September 5, 1995, Ripken will break Lou Gehrig’s all-time record of 2,130 consecutive games played.
On June 25, 1988 Expos P Floyd Youmans, who underwent alcohol rehabilitation last fall, is suspended indefinitely by Commissioner Peter Ueberroth for failing to comply with his drug-testing program. Source Baseball Reference June 25
On June 25, 1988 California opens today’s game with just two outfielders – CF Devon White is in the clubhouse finishing a phone call when the game starts. RF Chili Davis tries to alert the umps but no one notices him. California still wins over Milwaukee, 7 – 3. Source Baseball Reference June 25
On June 25, 1987 Dwight Gooden (4-1) and the Mets top the Cubs, 8 – 2. For Doc, it is his 10th straight win over Chicago. He’ll lose his next decision to them on August 9, then roll off another 12 straight wins. Source Baseball Reference June 25
On June 25, 1986 Kirk McCaskill one-hits the Rangers 7 – 1, vaulting California past Texas into first place in the American League West. The Rangers’ only hit is Steve Buechele’s 3rd-inning home run. Source Baseball Reference June 25
On June 25, 1986 Mark Langston sets a Mariners record with 15 strikeouts in a 6 – 1 three-hitter against the White Sox. Source Baseball Reference June 25
On June 25, 1985 Due to a bat boy being hit by Butch Wynegar’s line drive foul ball, Yankees officials enact a new rule mandating the team’s bat boys wear protective helmets during all games. All major league teams will soon adopt the new rule of having batboys wearing a protective helmet while working. Source Baseball Reference June 25
On June 25, 1984 Dodger infielder Bill Russell plays his 1,953rd game to become the team’s leader in games played. The shortstop, who will extend the mark to 2181 during his 18-year tenure with the club, is hitless in three trips to the plate but will walk twice in LA’s 9-4 loss to San Diego…
On June 25, 1984 At Yankee Stadium, Dave Winfield hits five singles and drives in four runs to lead New York to a 7 – 3 win over Detroit. Ron Guidry (6-5) is the beneficiary of Winfield’s hitting. Dave is now hitting .750 against Detroit this year. Winfield has three five-hit games this month, tying a record set by Ty Cobb. Source Baseball…
On June 25, 1983 After eight straight losses, Rene Lachemann is fired as manager of the Mariners and replaced by Del Crandall. Source Baseball Reference June 25
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