On August 2, 1972, the Detroit Tigers acquire some needed help for the pennant chase, purchasing left-hander Woodie Fryman from the Philadelphia Phillies . The 32-year-old southpaw, who posted a 4-10 record...
On August 2, 1970 — Trailing by three runs entering the bottom of the ninth inning, the Philadelphia Phillies score four times in the bottom of the frame without recording an out...
On August 1, 1987 Andre Dawson hits a 3-run home run in the 3rd inning, a solo home run in the 5th and another solo HR in 7th inning, drives in all...
On August 1, 1972 — In the nightcap, the Phillies salvage a split of the twin bill when Steve Carlton, who sees his 30 consecutive scoreless innings streak snapped in the fourth,...
On August 1, 1966 — -At Connie Mack Stadium, Dick Allen launches a blast to center field and Houston’s Jim Wynn suffers a fractured left wrist, hand and elbow after slamming into...
August 1, 1953 – At County Stadium , In the fourth inning, speedy Richie Ashburn slapped a high-bouncing ball to shortstop Jim Pendleton, then was ruled safe on one of those too-close-to-call...
On July 30, 1999 — Paul Byrd of the Phillies plunks Braves catcher Eddie Perez on the back, precipitating a bench-clearing brawl between the two already unfriendly ball clubs. As the battle...
On July 30, 1999 — Paul Byrd of the Phillies plunks Braves catcher Eddie Perez on the back, precipitating a bench-clearing brawl between the two already unfriendly ball clubs. As the battle...
July 30, 1965 – At Connie Mack Stadium the Philadelphia Phillies behind Lew Burdette beat the New York Mets 5-3. Burdette wins his first game vs 4 losses and Al Jackson drops...
On July 30, 1959,At Seals Stadium Willie McCovey makes his major league debut for the San Francisco Giants . The young slugger faces another future Hall of Famer -Robin Roberts of the...