Ā Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page Safeco Field,Seattle,WA,US Ball Park First GameDate ā 7/17/1999 (3)Starting Pitchers ā Mariners vs. Padres: 7/15/1999Final Score 3-2 (SDN)Attendance ā 44,607Starting Pitchers Jamie Moyer (SEA); Andy Ashby (SDN)First Batter ā Quilvio Veras (SDN) Result ā Grounded to PFirst Hits āā¦
On Motherās Day, 29 year-old Felix Hernandez becomes the fourth youngest player to strike out 2,000 batters when he whiffs Aās outfielder Sam Fuld in the Marinersā 4-3 victory at Safeco Field. Only Walter Johnson, Bert Blyleven, and Sam McDowell have accomplished the feat at a younger age than the Seattle right-hander known as King Felix.
Philip HumberĀ of theĀ Chicago White SoxĀ throws aĀ perfect gameĀ against theĀ Seattle MarinersĀ atĀ Safeco Field, a 4 ā 0 victory for the ChiSox.
In his first game back from the DL after suffering a torn right testicle when a bad hop grounder hit him in the groin last month, Adriļæ½n Beltre hears theĀ The Nutcracker SuiteĀ when he steps into the batterās box. Mariner teammate Ken Griffey Jr. arranged to have the Safeco Field PA system play the waltz to have some fun with the third baseman, who decided not wear a protective cup until todayās game.
In the Marinersā 5-4 win over Florida at Safeco Field, Felix Hernandez strikes out the side on nine pitches to become the 13th pitcher in American League history to throw an immaculate inning. King Felixās fourth frame victims include Jeremy Hermida (swinging), Jorge Cantu (swinging), and Mike Jacobs (looking).
AtĀ Safeco Field,Ā Seattle MarinersĀ rookieĀ Kenji Johjima, the firstĀ catcherĀ fromĀ JapanĀ to start a major league game, hits a home run for his first hit in Seattleās 5 ā 4 loss to theĀ Los Angeles Angels.
Ichiro Suzuki, with the second of his two singles, a ground ball through the box, makes history, breaking the major league record for hits in a single season. The third-inning historic safety by the Mariner outfielder from Japan surpasses George Sislerās 84 year-old mark of 257 hits established in 1920 with the St. Louis Browns. He will finish the season with 262 hits.
ESPN becomes the first network to ask players, coaches, and umpires to wear a microphone during a game. The innovative concept begins when Aās catcher Ramon Hernandez is wired during the nationally televised Sunday night contest, a 6-5 Oakland victory over Seattle at Safeco Field.
The Ranger-Mariner game is delayed by rain due to Safeco Fieldās retractable roof failing to close. The contest is continued after 54 minutes, giving the roof time to overcome its electrical problem and providing the groundskeepers an opportunity to dry the field.
Mariner Ken Griffey Jr. joins Babe Ruth, Ralph Kiner,Ā Duke Snider, Ernie Banks, Harmon Killebrew, and Mark McGwire as the only players to hit 40 homers in four consecutive seasons.
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