Fernando Tatis of the St. Louis Cardinals becomes the first player in major league history to hit two grand slams in one inning

Fernando Tatis of the St. Louis Cardinals becomes the first player in major league history to hit two grand slams in one inning

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Fernando Tatis of the St. Louis Cardinals becomes the first player in major league history to hit two grand slams in one inning. Tatis connects both times in the 11-run 3rd inning against pitcher Chan Ho Park to lead the Cardinals to a 12 – 5 rout of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He simultaneously sets a record with eight RBI in one inning. Park becomes the first pitcher in the 20th century, and only the second ever, to surrender two slams in a single frame, joining Bill Phillips of the 1890 Pittsburgh Alleghenys.

Denny Lyons never touches second and scores the winning run in the 9th inning to lead Pittsburgh to a 7 – 6 win over Washington

Denny Lyons never touches second and scores the winning run in the 9th inning to lead Pittsburgh to a 7 – 6 win over Washington

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On June 20, 1894, Denny Lyons scores the winning run in the 9th inning to lead Pittsburgh to a 7 – 6 win over Louisville. Lyons gets into scoring position by running from first base to third base – across the pitcher’s mound – on a fielder’s choice by Jack Glasscock. The umpire does not…

Pittsburgh Alleghenys and Cleveland Spiders make the heaviest raids against American Association

Pittsburgh Alleghenys and Cleveland Spiders make the heaviest raids against American Association

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1891 – The Pittsburgh Alleghenys and Cleveland Spiders are the two National League clubs making the heaviest raids against American Association player contracts, following the latter’s denunciation of the National Agreement two weeks ago. Pittsburgh further earns its new nickname of “Pirates” by signing good-hitting outfielder Pete Browning and pitcher Scott Stratton away from the Louisville Colonels.

Bill Phillips becomes the first pitcher to allow two grand slams in the same inning

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Bill Phillips becomes the first pitcher to allow two grand slams in the same inning, when Tom Burns and Malachi Kittridge both take the Alleghenys’ right-hander deep in the same frame of an 18-5 loss to the Chicago Colts. In 1999, Chan Ho Park will match the dubious feat, but will have the distinction of giving up both bases-full homers to the same batter, Fernando Tatis of the Cardinals.

Pittsburgh Alleghenys third baseman Billy Kuehne is arrested at his billiards parlour in Allegheny City and is charged, along with his partner pitcher Ed Morris, with running a gambling house

Pittsburgh Alleghenys third baseman Billy Kuehne is arrested at his billiards parlour in Allegheny City and is charged, along with his partner pitcher Ed Morris, with running a gambling house

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1889 – Pittsburgh Alleghenys third baseman Billy Kuehne is arrested at his billiards parlour in Allegheny City and is charged, along with his partner pitcher Ed Morris, with running a gambling house. When the case comes to trial, the key witness fails to appear and the charges will be dropped.

star second baseman Fred “Sure Shot” Dunlap signs with Pittsburgh of the National League

star second baseman Fred “Sure Shot” Dunlap signs with Pittsburgh of the National League

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On January 2, 1888, star second baseman Fred “Sure Shot” Dunlap signs with Pittsburgh of the National League, becoming the highest paid player in the major leagues. Dunlap, who batted .327 with 10 triples for Detroit in 1887, receives a salary of $5,000 and a bonus of $2,000. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you…

Mike Kelly and Ezra Sutton score 6 runs each‚ a Major League record for 2 teammates

Mike Kelly and Ezra Sutton score 6 runs each‚ a Major League record for 2 teammates

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August 27, 1887 – Mike Kelly and Ezra Sutton score 6 runs each‚ a Major League record for 2 teammates‚ as the Boston Beaneaters trounce the Alleghenies 28-14. The score is the biggest ever yielded by a Pittsburgh Major League team. Baseball HOT ON EBAYCard Collections ENDING SOON ON EBAYMOST WANTED ROOKIE CARDSVINTAGE SPORTS TICKETSBaseball…