The Rockies reach the 1,000,000 mark for attendance in their meeting with Atlanta. It is the fastest any team has gotten to the magic number (17 home dates). The Braves win the game, however, 12 – 7.

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The Rockies reach the 1,000,000 mark for attendance in their meeting with Atlanta. It is the fastest any team has gotten to the magic number (17 home dates). The Braves win the game, however, 12 – 7.

At New York, the A’s edge the Yankees, 2 – 1 in 11 innings. Rickey Henderson plates the first run, scoring from second base on a 6 – 3 ground out. Rick Honeycutt is the winning pitcher.

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At New York, the A’s edge the Yankees, 2 – 1 in 11 innings. Rickey Henderson plates the first run, scoring from second base on a 6 – 3 ground out. Rick Honeycutt is the winning pitcher.

Louisville OF Bernard Gilkey sets an American Association record by collecting three hits – two singles and a home run – in the Redbirds’ 16-run 3rd inning against the Nashville Sounds. 21 players collect 14 hits in the frame. The Redbirds win, 18 – 4, after losing to the Sounds the previous day, 17 – 5.

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Louisville OF Bernard Gilkey sets an American Association record by collecting three hits – two singles and a home run – in the Redbirds’ 16-run 3rd inning against the Nashville Sounds. 21 players collect 14 hits in the frame. The Redbirds win, 18 – 4, after losing to the Sounds the previous day, 17 – 5.

Jose Canseco undergoes an operation to repair a stress fracture in his left hand and will miss the first half of the season

Jose Canseco undergoes an operation to repair a stress fracture in his left hand and will miss the first half of the season

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A’s slugger Jose Canseco undergoes an operation to repair a stress fracture in his left hand and will miss the first half of the season. The injury occurred after just nine at-bats in the Cactus League.

For the first time since April 10th, no major league games are shutouts, ending a streak of 29 consecutive days with at least one shutout.

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For the first time since April 10th, no major league games are shutouts, ending a streak of 29 consecutive days with at least one shutout.

Oakland beats Detroit, 3 – 1, to extend its club-record winning streak to 14 consecutive games, the longest in the majors since 1977. The A’s will finally lose tomorrow, 8 – 2 to the Tigers, after starting the skein on April 23rd. Oakland leads by eight games in the American League West.

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Oakland beats Detroit, 3 – 1, to extend its club-record winning streak to 14 consecutive games, the longest in the majors since 1977. The A’s will finally lose tomorrow, 8 – 2 to the Tigers, after starting the skein on April 23rd. Oakland leads by eight games in the American League West.

Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the first player in major league history to switch-hit home runs in two consecutive games
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Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the first player in major league history to switch-hit home runs in two consecutive games

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  Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page On May 9, 1987, At Comiskey Park, 18,000 fans got to see some history as future hall of famer Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the first player in major league history to switch-hit home runs in two…

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After going 15 years without one, Chris Speier hits his second grand slam in a week to lead San Francisco to a 9 – 4 win over Pittsburgh. Speier also connected for a grand slam against the Cardinals on May 5th.

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After going 15 years without one, Chris Speier hits his second grand slam in a week to lead San Francisco to a 9 – 4 win over Pittsburgh. Speier also connected for a grand slam against the Cardinals on May 5th.