The Mets introduced Willie Randolph as the franchise’s 18th manager. The long-time Yankee second baseman and third base coach becomes the first black to manage in New York.

On November 4, 2004 — The Mets introduced Willie Randolph as the franchise’s 18th manager. The long-time Yankee second baseman and third base coach becomes the first black to manage in New York.

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1959 – The Cubs continue to dash the Giants’ pennant hopes as Cal Neeman’s 10th-inning home run gives Chicago a 9 – 8 win. The Cubs won the day before, 5 – 4, on George Altman’s 9th-inning, two-run home run.

Carlos Quentin of the White Sox gets plunked by Josh Beckett; he has now been hit by pitch in five games in a row, the first player since 1920 to accomplish that painful feat. Quentin has been hit by pitches 19 times so far this season.

At Chicago, the Cubs and Brooklyn play a 16-inning, 7 – 7 tie, called on account of darkness. In the 10th inning, the Cubs’ George Cutshaw swipes home to knot the score.

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1959 – The Cubs continue to dash the Giants’ pennant hopes as Cal Neeman’s 10th-inning home run gives Chicago a 9 – 8 win. The Cubs won the day before, 5 – 4, on George Altman’s 9th-inning, two-run home run.

Carlos Quentin of the White Sox gets plunked by Josh Beckett; he has now been hit by pitch in five games in a row, the first player since 1920 to accomplish that painful feat. Quentin has been hit by pitches 19 times so far this season.

At Chicago, the Cubs and Brooklyn play a 16-inning, 7 – 7 tie, called on account of darkness. In the 10th inning, the Cubs’ George Cutshaw swipes home to knot the score.

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