The Brewers crush the Tigers and Mark Fidrych, 11 – 2, as Mike Hegan hits for the cycle and drives in six runs.
The Brewers crush the Tigers and Mark Fidrych, 11 – 2, as Mike Hegan hits for the cycle and drives in six runs.
Rangers catcher Jim Sundberg records three assists in the 5th inning of a 4 – 1 win over the Royals. He becomes only the 7th perpetrator of this feat in major league history.
Rangers catcher Jim Sundberg records three assists in the 5th inning of a 4 – 1 win over the Royals. He becomes only the 7th perpetrator of this feat in major league history.
In the final game of his Hall of Fame career, Cardinals great Bob Gibson gives up a grand slam to Pete LaCock
In the final game of his Hall of Fame career, Cardinals great Bob Gibson gives up a grand slam to Pete LaCock. It will be LaCock’s only bases-loaded homer of his career.
After missing two games because of the flu, Dodger Steve Garvey returns to the lineup in a 13 – 2 loss to the Reds, launching a National League record streak of 1,207 consecutive games played. The Reds score 10 runs in the 4th inning to ice the game.
After missing two games because of the flu, Dodger Steve Garvey returns to the lineup in a 13 – 2 loss to the Reds, launching a National League record streak of 1,207 consecutive games played. The Reds score 10 runs in the 4th inning to ice the game.
The Giants’ John Montefusco making his major league debut, homers in his first official time at bat, off Charlie Hough, and pitches nine innings of relief to earn a 9 – 5 victory over the Dodgers.
1974 – The Giants’ John Montefusco making his major league debut, homers in his first official time at bat, off Charlie Hough, and pitches nine innings of relief to earn a 9 – 5 victory over the Dodgers.
1973 – After 11 years at the helm (944-806 .539), Ralph Houk resigns as Yankee skipper. The “Major” will manage the Tigers next season
1973 – After 11 years at the helm (944-806 .539), Ralph Houk resigns as Yankee skipper. The “Major” will manage the Tigers next season
Steve Carlton shuts out the Braves, 8 – 0, for his 8th whitewash of the season. This is the most for a Phillies pitcher since Grover Alexander in 1917.
Steve Carlton shuts out the Braves, 8 – 0, for his 8th whitewash of the season. This is the most for a Phillies pitcher since Grover Alexander in 1917.
Hal McRae’s 2-run pinch homer in the 9th gives the Reds a 4 – 3 win over the visiting Expos.
Hal McRae’s 2-run pinch homer in the 9th gives the Reds a 4 – 3 win over the visiting Expos.
1971 – Owner Phil Wrigley takes out newspaper ads criticizing the Cubs players who want to dump manager Leo Durocher. A postscript adds, “If we could only find more team players like Ernie Banks.” Banks will play his last game on September 26th.
1971 – Owner Phil Wrigley takes out newspaper ads criticizing the Cubs players who want to dump manager Leo Durocher. A postscript adds, “If we could only find more team players like Ernie Banks.” Banks will play his last game on September 26th.
The Twins’ Leo Cardenas hits a Wally Bunker pitch in the 8th inning off the foul pole, but the umpires rule it a foul ball. Manager Bill Rigney and Bob Allison argue that is should be a homer and get tossed for their efforts. Cardenas then strikes out. Phil Roof and Roberto Pena homer to lead the Brewers to an 8 – 3 victory.
The Twins’ Leo Cardenas hits a Wally Bunker pitch in the 8th inning off the foul pole, but the umpires rule it a foul ball. Manager Bill Rigney and Bob Allison argue that is should be a homer and get tossed for their efforts. Cardenas then strikes out. Phil Roof and Roberto Pena homer to lead the Brewers to an 8 – 3 victory.
