June 12 in San Francisco Giants History: After 126 years the first interleague game is played (1997)

June 12, 1997 At the Ballpark in Texas, the San Francisco Giants defeat the Texas Rangers , 4-3, in the first interleague game in history played in the 126-year history of the sport. San Francisco outfielder Darryl Hamilton picks up the first-ever Interleague hit, and his teammate Glenallen Hill bec

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