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The long career of Ranger right-hander Nolan Ryan, who had announced his plans to retire at the end of the season

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The long career of Ranger right-hander Nolan Ryan, who had announced his plans to retire at the end of the season, comes to an abrupt end when the Texas starter leaves the game in the first inning after injuring his right elbow. The future Hall of Famer, who gives up five runs without retiring a batter, will throw just one more pitch after giving up a grand slam to Dann Howitt in the 7-4 loss to Seattle at the Kingdome.

Mariner Ken Griffey Jr. homers in his eighth straight game to tie a major league record held by Dale Long (1956) and Don Mattingly (1987). In tomorrow’s game, Junior will barely miss breaking the record as he hits a long double off the right-center field wall at the Kingdome.

Mariner Ken Griffey Jr. homers in his eighth straight game to tie a major league record held by Dale Long (1956) and Don Mattingly (1987). In tomorrow’s game, Junior will barely miss breaking the record as he hits a long double off the right-center field wall at the Kingdome.

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Mariner Ken Griffey Jr. homers in his eighth straight game to tie a major league record held by Dale Long (1956) and Don Mattingly (1987). In tomorrow’s game, Junior will barely miss breaking the record as he hits a long double off the right-center field wall at the Kingdome.

Chris Bosio pitches the second no-hitter in Seattle Mariners history a 7 – 0 victory over the Boston Red Sox

Chris Bosio pitches the second no-hitter in Seattle Mariners history a 7 – 0 victory over the Boston Red Sox

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Chris Bosio pitches a no-hitter to give the Seattle Mariners a 7 – 0 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Bosio walks the first two batters he faces, then finishes the game by retiring the last 27 Red Sox in a row. He strikes out four in his 97-pitch gem.

Bret Boone becomes part of major league baseball’s first three-generation family when he makes his debut at second base

Bret Boone becomes part of major league baseball’s first three-generation family when he makes his debut at second base

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On August 19, 1992, Bret Boone becomes part of major league baseball’s first three-generation family when he makes his debut at second base for the Seattle Mariners. Boone picks up a single in four at-bats. Boone’s father, Bob, played from 1972 to 1990, and his grandfather, Ray, played from 1948 to 1960.

On Opening Day in front of a full house at Seattle’s Kingdome, the Rangers score nine runs in the top of the eighth inning and hold on to beat the Mariners, 12-10. Texas had been trailing 8-3 before the late-inning barrage.

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On Opening Day in front of a full house at Seattle’s Kingdome, the Rangers score nine runs in the top of the eighth inning and hold on to beat the Mariners, 12-10. Texas had been trailing 8-3 before the late-inning barrage.

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Ken Griffey, Jr. and Ken Griffey, Sr. become the first father-and-son combination to hit back-to-back home runs

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On September 14, 1990, Ken Griffey, Jr. and Ken Griffey, Sr. become the first father-and-son combination to hit back-to-back home runs. The Griffeys go deep against California Angels pitcher Kirk McCaskill in the first inning… @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IC0gLSAtIC0gLSAtIC0gIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@

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Ken Griffey Jr. and Ken Griffey Sr. become the first father and son combination to play together in a major league game

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On August 31, 1990, Ken Griffey Jr. and Ken Griffey Sr. become the first father and son combination to play together in a major league game. The elder Griffey plays left field and bats second, while the younger Griffey bats third and plays center field.  The 40 year-old left fielder and his 20 year-old offspring…

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Randy Johnson of the Seattle Mariners pitches the first no-hitter in the history of the franchise

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On June 2, 1990, Randy Johnson of the Seattle Mariners pitches the first no-hitter in the history of the franchise. The dominating left-hander handcuffs the Detroit Tigers, 2-0, at the Kingdome. Johnson strikes out eight batters and walks six. “This is indescribable,” said John¬son, soaked in beer and sweat. “This is a moment I’ll never…