On April 17, 1964 – – The New York Mets lose their first game at Shea Stadium to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4 – 3. Pittsburgh’s Willie Stargell hits the first home run ever at Shea.
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The Rangers turn an extremely rare triple play in their 8 – 6 win over the Angels. It goes 5-4, i.e. from 3B Jurickson Profar to 2B Rougned Odor, and all three outs are baserunners – not the batter – something not seen since 1912. With the bases loaded, David Fletcher smokes a liner to Profar, who fields it on a short hop, steps on the bag then tags Taylor Ward, who is returning to the bag, thinking the ball has been caught on the fly. Profar then throws to Odor to force Kole Calhoun and complete the triple killing.
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August 16, 2018
