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...
On May 14, 1927 — At the Baker Bowl, with the Phillies leading the Cardinals, 12 – 3, in the 7th inning a section of the right-field stand collapses causing hundreds of...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On May 14, 1933 — With rain pelting down at Ebbets Field , Hack Wilson pounds a 9th-inning pinch-grand slam, the first in Brooklyn Dodgers history, to beat Ad Liska...
On May 12, 1937 –At the Baker Bowl Joe Medwick hits two home runs and two doubles to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 15 – 3 victory over the Philadelphia...
On May 11, 1980 — At Riverfront Stadium In the top of the seventh inning, against the Cincinnati Reds battery off Mario Soto and Don Werner Philadelphia Phillies’ 39-year-old leadoff batter Pete...
On May 11, 1956 — At Forbes Field 25 year old Rookie Danny Kravitz will accumulate 10 home runs during his five-year major league career, but he’ll never top this, his first...
On May 10, 1967 –in game one of a double header In the 8th inning against Jim Bunning of the Phillies, Hank Aaron drives a ball to deep center field and scores...
On May 9, 1973, Cincinnati Reds catcher Johnny Bench wins a battle of future Hall of Famers. For the second time in his career, the All-Star catcher hits three home runs against...