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...
[adrotate banner=”38″] On April 29, 1948 — St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ted Wilks loses his first game in 77 consecutive appearances dating back to September 8, 1945. Wilks posted a 12-0...
On September 7, 1993, St Louis Cardinals OF Mark Whiten ties the major-league record for RBIs in a game with 12 in St. Louis’ 15 – 2 win over the Cincinnati Reds...
Lou Brock becomes the king of the stolen base On August 29, 1977 — At Jack Murphy Stadium, 39-year-old Cardinals outfielder Lou Brock swipes his 893rd bag, breaking Ty Cobb ‘s 49-year-old...
test On August 27, 1972, the Oakland A’s acquire outfielder Matty Alou, who is batting .314, from the St. Louis Cardinals for Bill Voss and minor leaguer Steve Easton. Alou’s clutch hitting...
test On August 27, 1963, the San Francisco Giants unleash an impressive display of home run hitting against the St. Louis Cardinals. Willie Mays , Orlando Cepeda, and Felipe Alou hit back-to-back-to-back...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On August 22, 1959, future Hall of Famer Frank Robinson of the Cincinnati Reds hits three home runs in an 11-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals . Robinson’s trio...
On August 14, 1971 , future Hall of Famer Bob Gibson of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches the first no-hitter of his career. Gibson strikes out 10 batters and also drives in...
On August 13, 1979, Lou Brock of the St. Louis Cardinals collects his 3000th hit. The future Hall of Famer reaches the milestone against his former team – the Chicago Cubs –...
On August 12, 1946, Stan “The Man” Musial goes 4-for-4, giving him 12 hits over the last three games. Musial’s latest hitting outburst helps the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-0 victory...