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1970-
Pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm becomes the first pitcher to appear in 1,000 games.
(more info on this story on the syndicated daily podcast at www.thisdayinbaseballhistory.com)
1967
Braves' outfielder Hank Aaron hits an inside-the-park homer off Phillie hurler Jim Bunning. It will be 'Hammerin' Hank's' only home run which doesn't clear the fence out of his record setting 755 round-trippers.
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1989 - Mark Langston no-hits Toronto for eight innings before Tom Lawless singles and the Blue Jays rally for three runs to beat Seattle 3-2. It is the third time already in 1989 that the Blue Jays have broken up a no-hit bid in the ninth inning.
(Info from Todayinbaseballhistory.com)
Pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm becomes the first pitcher to appear in 1,000 games.
(more info on this story on the syndicated daily podcast at www.thisdayinbaseballhistory.com)
1967
Braves' outfielder Hank Aaron hits an inside-the-park homer off Phillie hurler Jim Bunning. It will be 'Hammerin' Hank's' only home run which doesn't clear the fence out of his record setting 755 round-trippers.
(info from nationalpastime.com)
1989 - Mark Langston no-hits Toronto for eight innings before Tom Lawless singles and the Blue Jays rally for three runs to beat Seattle 3-2. It is the third time already in 1989 that the Blue Jays have broken up a no-hit bid in the ninth inning.
(Info from Todayinbaseballhistory.com)