[adrotate banner=”32″] On May 20, 1970 — One big hit, one big drop, two wild pitches and one bad hop are what it takes for Pittsburgh to prevail, 3 – 2, in...
On May 20, 1983, In a 5-0 loss to San Diego, Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Steve Carlton passes Walter Johnson to move into second place on the all-time strikeout list. Johnson’s record had...
On May 20, 1962 — During the Cubs’ doubleheader sweep of the Phillies, Ken Hubbs strokes eight singles in ten trips to the plate at Connie Mack Stadium. The BBWAA will select...
On May 20, 1951, Richie Ashburn of the Philadelphia Phillies collects four hits in each game of a doubleheader. he goes 4-for-6 and 4-for-5, all singles. The offensive barrage by the future...
On May 18, 1929 — At the Baker Bowl, the Brooklyn Robins outslug the Philadelphia Phillies for a 20 – 16 victory in the first game of a doubleheader. Babe Herman and...
On May 17, 1963 — At Colt Stadium, Don Nottebart throws the first no-hitter in franchise history when the Houston Colt .45’s beat the Philadelphia Phillies , 4-1. Nottebart fans eight and...
On May 17, 1893 –Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Billy Hamilton becomes the first player to have hit both a leadoff and walk-off home run in the same game when he blasts a two-run...
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...
When One-Hit Wonders Strike Twice: The Historic Pitching Performances of Tom Seaver and Gary Gentry in 1970 On May 15, 1970 — At Connie Mack Stadium. in front of only 6,300 fans,...
On May 15, 1960, Chicago Cubs right-hander Don Cardwell hurls a no-hitter. Cardwell defeats the St. Louis Cardinals , 4-0, at Wrigley Field. Cardwell, a recent trade acquisition from the Philadelphia Phillies...