Richard Seitz, creator of the APBA baseball game, dies at the age of 77.
Richard Seitz, creator of the APBA baseball game, dies at the age of 77.
For the first time in the 30-year history of the franchise, the Mets use a position player as a pitcher. Eighth inning pinch-hitter Bill Pecota takes the mound in the bottom of the inning, and the infielder gives up only a home run to Andy Van Slyke when the Pirates pummel New York, 19-2.
For the first time in the 30-year history of the franchise, the Mets use a position player as a pitcher. Eighth inning pinch-hitter Bill Pecota takes the mound in the bottom of the inning, and the infielder gives up only a home run to Andy Van Slyke when the Pirates pummel New York, 19-2.
Greg Vaughn’s home run in the 6th is the difference in the Brewers’ 2 – 1 win over the A’s. Milwaukee’s Pat Listach draws a walk after taking 17 pitches from A’s starter Ron Darling. He’s cut down stealing. Reliever Jesse Orosco is the winner over his former Met teammate.
Greg Vaughn’s home run in the 6th is the difference in the Brewers’ 2 – 1 win over the A’s. Milwaukee’s Pat Listach draws a walk after taking 17 pitches from A’s starter Ron Darling. He’s cut down stealing. Reliever Jesse Orosco is the winner over his former Met teammate.
The Mets lose to the Pirates, 19 – 2, as the Bucs collect 20 hits, including homers by Barry Bonds and Andy Van Slyke. Van Slyke adds a triple and Lloyd McClendon has a homer and 4 RBIs. IF Bill Pecota pinch hits and pitches the last inning for New York, becoming the first position player ever to hurl an inning for the Mets. He gives up one hit and one run.
The Mets lose to the Pirates, 19 – 2, as the Bucs collect 20 hits, including homers by Barry Bonds and Andy Van Slyke. Van Slyke adds a triple and Lloyd McClendon has a homer and 4 RBIs. IF Bill Pecota pinch hits and pitches the last inning for New York, becoming the first position player ever to hurl an inning for the Mets. He gives up one hit and one run.
Franklin Stubbs drives in six as the Astros blast the Dodgers, 10-1
1990 – Franklin Stubbs drives in six as the Astros blast the Dodgers, 10-1. Jim Deshaies hurls a four-hitter. Stubbs clubs his 22nd homer, a three-run shot, to break open a game that saw six Astros score after reaching base on walks.
1989 – The Cubs become the first team to clinch a division title this season, wrapping up the National League East with a 3 – 2 win over the Expos. Mitch Williams strikes out Mike Fitzgerald to win the game.
1989 – The Cubs become the first team to clinch a division title this season, wrapping up the National League East with a 3 – 2 win over the Expos. Mitch Williams strikes out Mike Fitzgerald to win the game.
1988 – The Dodgers beat the Padres, 3 – 2, to clinch the National League West title and earn a playoff date with the Mets, who won 10 of their 11 meetings this season.
1988 – The Dodgers beat the Padres, 3 – 2, to clinch the National League West title and earn a playoff date with the Mets, who won 10 of their 11 meetings this season.
Padres’ catcher Benito Santiago sets a major league record for rookies by hitting safely in his 28th consecutive contest, a streak the 21 year-old backstop will extend to 34 games. Pirates third baseman Jimmy Williams had set the previous mark of 27 in 1899 with the Pirates.
Padres’ catcher Benito Santiago sets a major league record for rookies by hitting safely in his 28th consecutive contest, a streak the 21 year-old backstop will extend to 34 games. Pirates third baseman Jimmy Williams had set the previous mark of 27 in 1899 with the Pirates.
1986 – California clinches the American League West title with an 8 – 3 win over Texas. Brian Downing belts two home runs for the Angels.
1986 – California clinches the American League West title with an 8 – 3 win over Texas. Brian Downing belts two home runs for the Angels.
1985 – The Cards’ John Tudor picks up his 20th win of the season with his Major League-leading 10th shutout, a 5 – 0 four-hitter against the Phillies. It’s the most in 10 years and the most by a lefty since Sandy Koufax in 1963.
1985 – The Cards’ John Tudor picks up his 20th win of the season with his Major League-leading 10th shutout, a 5 – 0 four-hitter against the Phillies. It’s the most in 10 years and the most by a lefty since Sandy Koufax in 1963.
