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9/16/1991: Devon White of the Blue Jays led off the game with a tremendous drive to right field off Mariners pitcher Brian Holman destined for the upper deck. The ball struck one of the Kingdome’s speakers attached to the dome’s roof and fell to the turf. White, who had gone into a home run trot, had to sprint into second base for a double.

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9/16/1991: Devon White of the Blue Jays led off the game with a tremendous drive to right field off Mariners pitcher Brian Holman destined for the upper deck. The ball struck one of the Kingdome’s speakers attached to the dome’s roof and fell to the turf. White, who had gone into a home run trot, had to sprint into second base for a double.

Bonehead baserunning almost costs the Dodgers a win over the Reds. With one out in the 11th, and the score 3 – 3, Los Angeles has Jose Offerman on third base, with Brett Butler on first. When Lenny Harris hits a ground ball, Offerman tries to score but fails to touch the plate and is tagged out on the throw. Harris is called out for passing Butler, who inexplicably stands watching the play. But the Dodgers rally with three runs in the 12th to win, 6 – 5. Eddie Murray hits his first triple of the year and Eric Karros has his first major league hit, a double, before Joey Hamilton’s game-winning single. L.A. sets a National League record in the 4 1/2-hour marathon by using 27 players, including nine pitchers. The Reds use 19.

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Bonehead baserunning almost costs the Dodgers a win over the Reds. With one out in the 11th, and the score 3 – 3, Los Angeles has Jose Offerman on third base, with Brett Butler on first. When Lenny Harris hits a ground ball, Offerman tries to score but fails to touch the plate and is tagged out on the throw. Harris is called out for passing Butler, who inexplicably stands watching the play. But the Dodgers rally with three runs in the 12th to win, 6 – 5. Eddie Murray hits his first triple of the year and Eric Karros has his first major league hit, a double, before Joey Hamilton’s game-winning single. L.A. sets a National League record in the 4 1/2-hour marathon by using 27 players, including nine pitchers. The Reds use 19.

Darren Lewis scores four runs and steals three bases without the benefit of a base hit. The Giants leadoff hitter reaches base in four of his five plate appearances via base on balls in San Francisco’s victory over the Braves at Candlestick Park, 8-5.

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Darren Lewis scores four runs and steals three bases without the benefit of a base hit. The Giants leadoff hitter reaches base in four of his five plate appearances via base on balls in San Francisco’s victory over the Braves at Candlestick Park, 8-5.

The Braves blow a three-run lead and lose to the Giants, 8 – 5, at Candlestick Park. Darren Lewis scores half the Giants’ runs.

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The Braves blow a three-run lead and lose to the Giants, 8 – 5, at Candlestick Park. Darren Lewis scores half the Giants’ runs.

Kevin Tapani (15-8) becomes the Twins’ third 15-game winner, pitching a three-hitter for 7 2/3 inning against the Royals. The Twins win, 9 – 0, jumping on Mark Gubicza. Tapani is 13-2 since June 5th.

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Kevin Tapani (15-8) becomes the Twins’ third 15-game winner, pitching a three-hitter for 7 2/3 inning against the Royals. The Twins win, 9 – 0, jumping on Mark Gubicza. Tapani is 13-2 since June 5th.

1990 – Cleveland trades pending free agent Bud Black (11-10) to Toronto for Mauro Gozzo, Steve Cummings, and Alex Sanchez. Black will sign with the Giants on November 9th.

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1990 – Cleveland trades pending free agent Bud Black (11-10) to Toronto for Mauro Gozzo, Steve Cummings, and Alex Sanchez. Black will sign with the Giants on November 9th.

1989 – Pirates ace John Smiley (12-7) scatters nine hits to top the Cubs’ Greg Maddux (17-12). The Bucs win, 8 – 6, but the Cubs still lead by 5 1/2 games over the Mets and Cardinals.

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1989 – Pirates ace John Smiley (12-7) scatters nine hits to top the Cubs’ Greg Maddux (17-12). The Bucs win, 8 – 6, but the Cubs still lead by 5 1/2 games over the Mets and Cardinals.

Tom Browning of the Cincinnati Reds pitches the 14th perfect game in major league history

Tom Browning of the Cincinnati Reds pitches the 14th perfect game in major league history

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test On September 16, 1988, Tom Browning of the Cincinnati Reds pitches the 14th perfect game in major league history. In a game delayed by rain, Browning strikes out seven Los Angeles Dodgers and wins a 1-0 decision. The game took place at Riverfront Stadium. A two-hour, 27 minute rain delay forced the game to…

In a 6 – 4 win, California’s Bob Boone catches his 1,919th major league game to break the record held by Hall of Fame member Al Lopez.

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In a 6 – 4 win, California’s Bob Boone catches his 1,919th major league game to break the record held by Hall of Fame member Al Lopez.

Indian first baseman Joe Carter, swiping his career-high 30th base, becomes the tenth major leaguer to hit 30 home runs and to steal 30 bases in the same season

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Indian first baseman Joe Carter, swiping his career-high 30th base, becomes the tenth major leaguer to hit 30 home runs and to steal 30 bases in the same season. Although the feat had been accomplished only 11 times prior to this year, four players, including Mets teammates Howard Johnson and Darryl Strawberry along with A’s slugger Jose Canseco, become the newest members of the 30/30 club this season.