Arizona defeats Milwaukee, 9 – 1, as OF Steve Finley strokes three home runs and drives home six runs.
Arizona defeats Milwaukee, 9 – 1, as OF Steve Finley strokes three home runs and drives home six runs.
The Astros score nine runs in the 6th inning on their way to a 10 – 2 victory over the Phillies.
The Astros score nine runs in the 6th inning on their way to a 10 – 2 victory over the Phillies.
Jeff Bagwell launches his first career grand slam and drives in six as Houston mauls the Reds, 13-7. Bagwell and Derek Bell contribute three hits apiece. Sean Bergman picks up the victory.
1998 – Jeff Bagwell launches his first career grand slam and drives in six as Houston mauls the Reds, 13-7. Bagwell and Derek Bell contribute three hits apiece. Sean Bergman picks up the victory.
Phillies rookie Marlon Anderson hits a pinch home run in his first major league at bat to become the 14th player in history to do so. The Phils and Mets combine for nine homers – Philadelphia has a team-record 7 – in the 16 – 4 Phils win. Four different players homer twice: Jermaine Allensworth for New York and Rico Brogna, Kevin Sefcik, and Bobby Estalella for the Phils.
Phillies rookie Marlon Anderson hits a pinch home run in his first major league at bat to become the 14th player in history to do so. The Phils and Mets combine for nine homers – Philadelphia has a team-record 7 – in the 16 – 4 Phils win. Four different players homer twice: Jermaine Allensworth for New York and Rico Brogna, Kevin Sefcik, and Bobby Estalella for the Phils.
Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals breaks what is arguably the game’s most prestigious single-season record: Roger Maris’ mark of 61 home runs
test On September 8, 1998, Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals breaks what is arguably the game’s most prestigious single-season record: Roger Maris’ mark of 61 home runs. McGwire hits his 62nd home run against Steve Trachsel in the fourth inning of a 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. After the game, McGwire presents…
Todd Hundley joins Mickey Mantle as the only other switch hitter to hit 40 homers in a season. His 40th home run also breaks Darryl Strawberry’s Met club record for most homers in a single season.
Todd Hundley joins Mickey Mantle as the only other switch hitter to hit 40 homers in a season. His 40th home run also breaks Darryl Strawberry’s Met club record for most homers in a single season.
In the Indians’ doubleheader split with the Mariners, Jim Thome knocks in his 100th run in the opener, a 15 – 4 win. Thome reaches the 30 homer, 100 runs, 100 RBI, 100 walks mark – just the second Indian to ever do that. Al Rosen in 1950 was the other. Charles Nagy (15-4) wins game 1, while the M’s prevail, 6 – 5, in the nitecap.
In the Indians’ doubleheader split with the Mariners, Jim Thome knocks in his 100th run in the opener, a 15 – 4 win. Thome reaches the 30 homer, 100 runs, 100 RBI, 100 walks mark – just the second Indian to ever do that. Al Rosen in 1950 was the other. Charles Nagy (15-4) wins game 1, while the M’s prevail, 6 – 5, in the nitecap.
A Gary Sheffield 5th-inning home run against the Expos’ Pedro Martinez breaks the major league home run record for a season; the previous record of 4,458 was set 1987.
A Gary Sheffield 5th-inning home run against the Expos’ Pedro Martinez breaks the major league home run record for a season; the previous record of 4,458 was set 1987.
The Tigers trade IF Juan Samuel to the Royals in exchange for a player to be named.
The Tigers trade IF Juan Samuel to the Royals in exchange for a player to be named.
Cleveland Indians clinch a post-season berth faster than any team in history
On September 8, 1995, the Cleveland Indians clinch a post-season berth faster than any team in history. With a 3-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles, the Indians wrap up the AL Central in only their 123rd game…
