The Colorado Rockies bang out 21 hits, including a pair of three-run home runs by Andres Galarraga, to hook the Florida Marlins, 17 – 5. The Rockies score seven runs in the 1st inning when they hit three of their five home runs. Galarraga collects seven RBI for the day.

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The Colorado Rockies bang out 21 hits, including a pair of three-run home runs by Andres Galarraga, to hook the Florida Marlins, 17 – 5. The Rockies score seven runs in the 1st inning when they hit three of their five home runs. Galarraga collects seven RBI for the day.

Chris James establishes the club record for RBIs in a game by driving in nine runs with a pair of homers and two singles, helping Cleveland to crush the A’s, 20-6. The Indians first baseman’s offensive output will account for 22% of the 41 runs he will drive in this season.

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Chris James establishes the club record for RBIs in a game by driving in nine runs with a pair of homers and two singles, helping Cleveland to crush the A’s, 20-6. The Indians first baseman’s offensive output will account for 22% of the 41 runs he will drive in this season.

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Junior Felix becomes the 53rd player in major league history to hit a home run in his first at-bat

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Junior Felix becomes the 53rd player in major league history to hit a home run in his first at-bat with a 3rd-inning drive off Kirk McCaskill as Toronto loses, 3 – 2, to the California Angels in 10 innings.

Baltimore’s Cal Ripken, en route to baseball’s all-time mark for consecutive games played, breaks Brooks Robinson’s club record when he plays in his 464th consecutive contest. The Orioles shortstop marks the occasion by hitting a double and a home run in the BIrds’ 8-6 loss to Minnesota at the Metrodome.

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Baltimore’s Cal Ripken, en route to baseball’s all-time mark for consecutive games played, breaks Brooks Robinson’s club record when he plays in his 464th consecutive contest. The Orioles shortstop marks the occasion by hitting a double and a home run in the BIrds’ 8-6 loss to Minnesota at the Metrodome.

Dave Kingman of the Oakland A’s hits a ball through the roof of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
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Dave Kingman of the Oakland A’s hits a ball through the roof of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome

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On May 4, 1984, Dave Kingman of the Oakland A’s hits a ball through the roof of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. Kingman’s fly ball goes through a drainage hole in the roof and never returns to the playing field. much to the surprise of the Twins infielders, John Casino and Houston Jimenez waiting to…

Jim Eisenreich leaves a game at Fenway Park after fans cruelly taunt his extreme twitching, which is caused by Tourette’s Syndrome

Jim Eisenreich leaves a game at Fenway Park after fans cruelly taunt his extreme twitching, which is caused by Tourette’s Syndrome

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On May 4, 1982, Jim Eisenreich leaves a game at Fenway Park after fans cruelly taunt his extreme twitching, which is caused by Tourette’s Syndrome. The Minnesota Twins’ rookie will eventually retire before making a successful return in 1987. Last night was the saddest and ugliest of scenes thus far. One pitch into the second…

Jose Cruz’s three-run home run in the first inning proves to be the difference in the Astros’ 5-4 win over the Chicago. The Houston left fielder’s brother, Hector, homers for the Cubs in the sixth frame of the Wrigley Field contest, making the natives of Arroyo, Puerto Rico the tenth different pair of siblings to go deep in the same game.

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Jose Cruz’s three-run home run in the first inning proves to be the difference in the Astros’ 5-4 win over the Chicago. The Houston left fielder’s brother, Hector, homers for the Cubs in the sixth frame of the Wrigley Field contest, making the natives of Arroyo, Puerto Rico the tenth different pair of siblings to go deep in the same game.

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Ron Davis of the New York Yankees strikes out eight consecutive batters

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On May 4, 1981, Ron Davis of the New York Yankees strikes out eight consecutive batters in a 4 – 2 victory over the California Angels at Anaheim Stadium. Davis, a hard-throwing reliever, ties Nolan Ryan’s American League record for most consecutive strikeouts in a game.

Chicago White Sox first baseman Mike Squires catches the final inning of an 11 – 1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, becoming the first left-handed catcher to play in major league baseball since Dale Long in 1958.

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Chicago White Sox first baseman Mike Squires catches the final inning of an 11 – 1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, becoming the first left-handed catcher to play in major league baseball since Dale Long in 1958.

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Otto Vélez hits four home runs in a doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians at Exhibition Stadium. In the first game, he hits a grand slamin the 1st inning, followed by a two-run homer in the 8th, and a game-winning solo shot in the 10th. In the following contest, he clubs a three-run home run in the 1st inning. Overall, he has 10 RBI for the day.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Otto Vélez hits four home runs in a doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians at Exhibition Stadium. In the first game, he hits a grand slamin the 1st inning, followed by a two-run homer in the 8th, and a game-winning solo shot in the 10th. In the following contest, he clubs a three-run home run in the 1st inning. Overall, he has 10 RBI for the day.