May 16 in Dodgers History: Steve Carlton lifts a grand slam off Fernando Valenzuela to lead the Phillies to a 7 – 2 win over the Dodgers. (1984)

On May 16, 1984 — Steve Carlton lifts a grand slam, the first of his long career off Fernando Valenzuela to lead the Phillies to a 7 – 2 win over the Dodgers. Carlton had gone more than seven weeks without a victory You might say he took matters into his own hands as he recorded his first victory si

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