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8/8/1988: Phil Bradley of the Phillies and Ryne Sandberg of the Cubs both homered in the 1st inning in the first scheduled game under the lights at Wrigley Field. The game was called in the fourth inning after a 2:10 rain delay and was replayed later.

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8/8/1988: Phil Bradley of the Phillies and Ryne Sandberg of the Cubs both homered in the 1st inning in the first scheduled game under the lights at Wrigley Field. The game was called in the fourth inning after a 2:10 rain delay and was replayed later.

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Roger Clemens Strikeouts 20 Seattle Mariners

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On April 29, 1986, Roger Clemens of the Boston Red Sox sets a major league record by striking out 20 batters in a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners. The 23-year-old Clemens surpasses the record of 19 strikeouts shared by Hall of Famers Steve Carlton, Nolan Ryan, and Tom Seaver.

Toronto Blue Jay Buck Martinez breaks his ankle, still makes the play at the plate

Toronto Blue Jay Buck Martinez breaks his ankle, still makes the play at the plate

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In the bottom of the 3rd inning of a game between theĀ Blue JaysĀ and theĀ Mariners,Ā Phil BradleyĀ is on second base with one out whenĀ Gorman ThomasĀ singles to right.Ā Jesse Barfieldā€™s throw toĀ Buck MartinezĀ nails Bradley, though Martinez breaks his ankle in the collision. When Thomas tries to take third base on the play, Martinezā€™ throw sails into LF. Thomas tries to score butĀ George Bellā€™s throw to Martinez beats him. Buck makes the catch and tag while sitting on the ground.Ā Ernie WhittĀ takes over catching and the Jays win in 13 innings, 9 ā€“ 4. The big blow is aĀ grand slamĀ homer by Bell in the 13th ā€“ the firstĀ extra-inningĀ slam in club history ā€“ to break a 4 ā€“ 4 tie.

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Gorman ThomasĀ hits three home runs and drives in six runs to lead theĀ Seattle MarinersĀ to a 14 ā€“ 6 victory over theĀ Oakland Athletics.

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1985Ā ā€“Ā Gorman ThomasĀ hits three home runs and drives in six runs to lead theĀ Seattle MarinersĀ to a 14 ā€“ 6 victory over theĀ Oakland Athletics.