June 23 in Mets History: Felix Hernandez becomes the first pitcher in the 31-year history of the Seattle Mariner franchise to hit a home run (2008)

[adrotate banner=”41″] On June 23, 2008 — At Shea Stadium during an inter-league contest against the New York Mets , Seattle Mariners right-hander Felix Hernandez becomes the first pitcher in the 31-year history of the franchise to hit a home run. The second inning blast comes off fellow Venezuela a

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