On May 11, 1946 — In front of the largest crowd in 13 years, the New York Giants defeat the Boston Braves , 5 – 1, in the first night game played...
On May 11, 1972, the New York Mets acquire Willie Mays from the San Francisco Giants for pitcher Charlie Williams and $50,000. Three days later, the future Hall of Famer will hit...
On May 11, 1963, future Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax notches his second career no-hitter, as the Los Angeles Dodgers throttle the San Francisco Giants , 8-0. Koufax will pitch two more...
[adrotate banner=”42″] On May 10, 1981, Montreal Expos right-hander Charlie Lea pitches the first no-hitter in the history of Olympic Stadium. Lea, the first French-born pitcher to hurl a no-hitter, strikes out...
On May 9, 1937 — At the Polo Grounds, Carl Hubbell wins his 4th straight and his 20th in a row, subduing the Cubs, 4 – 1. The game is scoreless for...
On May 8, 1973 — In a 9 – 7 losing effort against the Giants, Cardinals ace Bob Gibson makes his 242nd consecutive start. It is a new 20th century record, passing...
May 8, 1971 Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants at Candlestick Park | San Francisco first the First time in baseball history two player with 600+ home runs went deep in the...
On May 8, 1966, the San Francisco Giants trade future Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda to the St. Louis Cardinals for pitcher Ray Sadecki. Cepeda, who has been bothered by bad knees,...
On May 8, 1930 — Freddie Lindstrom has his second five-hit game of the season, hitting for the cycle, as the Giants defeat the Pirates, 13 – 10. More San Francisco Giants...
On May 5 1963, at the Polo Grounds Willie Mays hits his final home run in the old ballpark, a titanic 3 runs blast in the first inning. Helping the Giants to...