Thursday, July 31, 2014

July 31, 1972: Dick Allen Rocks Two Inside The Park Shots In Minnesota

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     On July 31, 1972, Chicago White Sox first baseman Dick Allen became the first player since 1932 to hit two inside-the-park home runs in...
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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

July 30, 1874: Baseball Reaches New Lands

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     On July 30, 1874, the Boston Red Stockings and Philadelphia Athletics played the first professional baseball game on foreign soil at th...
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

July 29, 1989: Henderson Steals Five Without Even Getting A Hit

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     On July 29, 1989, Rickey Henderson stole five bases for the A's in Oakland without the benefit of a hit. Randy Johnson and the Sea...
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Monday, July 28, 2014

July 28, 1994: 27 Up 27 Down; Kenny Rogers Achieves Perfection In Arlington

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     On July 28, 1994, in front of a home crowd of more than 46,000 in Arlington, Texas Rangers hurler Kenny Rogers became just the 12th man...
Sunday, July 27, 2014

July 27, 1918: Heitmann Joins The E.R.A. Infinity Club

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     On July 27, 1918, Henry Heitmann of the Brooklyn Robins played out one of the shortest careers in the history of Major League Baseball,...
Saturday, July 26, 2014

July 26, 1987: Molitor Steals For The Cycle In Milwaukee

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     On July 26, 1987, Brewers legend Paul Molitor completed the stolen base cycle during a 7-4 win over the Oakland Athletics at County Sta...
Friday, July 25, 2014

July 25, 1956: Roberto Clemente Belts An Inside The Park Grand Slam In Walk Off Fashion

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     On July 25, 1956, Roberto Clemente belted a walk off inside-the-park grand slam at Forbes Field which propelled his Pittsburgh Pirates ...