On August 16, 1966 — At Candlestick Park In a 3-1 San Francisco Giants win over the St Louis Cardinals , Willie Mays hits his 534th career home run. The ‘Say Hey...
On August 15, 1965, the San Francisco Giants celebrate “Masanori Murakami Day” at Candlestick Park, in honor of the first Japanese-born player to make the major leagues. Usually a relief pitcher, Murakami...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On August 13, 2006, LA’s Greg Maddux and SF’s Jason Schmidt hook up in a classic West Coast pitcher’s duel, reminiscent of match-ups of Koufax and Marichal, as the Dodgers...
On August 10, 1989 — After fifteen months of recovery from cancer surgery to his arm, San Francisco Giants starter, Dave Dravecky pitches one-hit baseball for seven innings, blanking the Cincinnati Reds...
Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On August 10, 1971 — At San Francisco’s Candlestick Park, Juan Marichal records his 50th career shutout...
August 8, 1903 – The New York Giants’ Joe “Ironman” McGinnity repeats his feat from August 1st, when he defeats the Brooklyn Superbas in both ends of a doubleheader, 6 – 1...
August 8, 1903 – The New York Giants’ Joe “Ironman” McGinnity repeats his feat from August 1st, when he defeats the Brooklyn Superbas in both ends of a doubleheader, 6 – 1...
On August 8, 1965, Warren Spahn wins his first game as a member of the San Francisco Giants . The New York Mets had released Spahn earlier in the season. The visiting...
On August 8, 1956 — Robin Roberts gets his fourth victory in the past ten days when the Phillies beat New York at the Polo Grounds, 8-3. Philadelphia’s shortstop Ted Kazanski becomes...
On August 7, 1951 — In a day-night doubleheader the Dodgers sweep a pair from the Giants, taking the first game, 7 – 2, behind the solid relief of Carl Erskine. Gil...