Mel Almada Essentials Positions: Bats: L Throws: L Height: 72 Weight: 170 Born: Friday, February 07, 1913 in Huatabampo, Sonora Mexico Died: 8 13 1988 in Caborca, Sonora Mexico Debut: 9/8/1933 Last Game: 10/1/1939 Full Name: Baldomero Melo Almada
1937 – Washington’s Mel Almada ties the major-league record by scoring 5 runs in the first game of a doubleheader. When he adds four in the second game, he sets an 18-inning record, that still stands today. The Senators win, 16-10 and 15-5, in St. Louis. In 1987, Mark McGwire will score 9 runs in consecutive days.
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