Bob Watson becomes the first modern major leaguer to hit for the cycle in both leagues.
In a 10 – 2 victory over the Orioles, Red Sox Bob Watson becomes the first modern major leaguer to hit for the cycle in both leagues.
At Baltimore‚ manager Earl Weaver wins his 1‚000th game as a manager
At Baltimore‚ manager Earl Weaver wins his 1‚000th game as a skipper‚ as the O’s open with a 5 – 3 win over the White Sox. Jim Palmer allows 3 hits to win. Rich Dauer‚ who ended the 1978 season by driving in a run in 10 straight games‚ adds another game to the streak with an infield out.
Ted Cox spoils ‘Thanks Brooks Robinson Day’
In front of a sell-out crowd of 51,798 at Memorial Stadium on ‘Thanks Brooks (Robinson) Day’, Red Sox designated hitter Ted Cox goes 4-for-4, tying the big league mark shared by Casey Stengel, Willie McCovey, Mack Jones, and Forest Jacobs for the most hits in a major league debut. The performance is also the start of a historic two-game hitting streak by the rookie DH, who will collect two hits in his first two at-bats in tomorrow’s contest to become the only player to begin a big league career with six consecutive hits.
George Scott changes Tippy Martinez
On June 21, 1977 At Memorial Stadium, the Boston Red Sox pummel the Baltimore Orioles, Luis Tiant fires a 2-hitter and Jim Rice and George Scott bang homers. Fireworks happen in the 9th Scott who homered earlier was hit by Martinez and charged the mound. The HBP resulted in 3 insurance runs the Red Sox,…
Brooks Robinson hits walkoff for final homerun
April 19, 1977 At memorial stadium Brooks Robinson’s final home run is a three-run walk-off shot to give the Orioles a 6-5 win over the Indians in the 10th. It is the final homerun of his career. “This was my biggest thrill in a’ long time,” said the 39-year-old Robinson “It’s a day-to-day thing for…
A single-engine plane crashes into the upper deck of Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium
1976 – A single-engine plane crashes into the upper deck of Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium injuring the pilot and three others. Minutes prior to the mishap the plane had buzzed the stadium during the final moments of the Steelers’ play-off victory over the Colts.
Jim Palmer one-hits the Twins, as the O’s win, 2 – 0. Mike Cubbage’s single in the 2nd is the only hit.
1976 – Jim Palmer one-hits the Twins, as the O’s win, 2 – 0. Mike Cubbage’s single in the 2nd is the only hit.
Jim Palmer outduels Ferguson Jenkins 1-0 on opening day
Orioles’ right-hander Jim Palmer and Boston’s Ferguson Jenkins, both future members of the Hall of Fame, stage a classic pitching duel at Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium on Opening Day. The Birds, behind the eight-inning, six-hit effort by ‘Cakes,’ beat the Red Sox and Fergie, who goes the distance, 1-0, thanks to an unearned run scored in the fourth inning.
Al Kaline of the Detroit Tigers collects the 3,000th hit of his career
On September 24, 1974, Al Kaline of the Detroit Tigers collects the 3,000th hit of his career. Kaline doubles against Baltimore Orioles left-hander Dave McNally during a game at Memorial Stadium in his hometown. Kaline will gain election to the Hall of Fame six years later,in his first year of eligibility. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@
1973 – In a 10 – 1 win over the Royals, Oriole Paul Blair hits an inside-the-park grand slam off Paul Splittorff. Amos Otis and Steve Hovley collide in midair while chasing Blair’s ball to help the O’s win their 13th straight.
1973 – In a 10 – 1 win over the Royals, Oriole Paul Blair hits an inside-the-park grand slam off Paul Splittorff. Amos Otis and Steve Hovley collide in midair while chasing Blair’s ball to help the O’s win their 13th straight.
