June 8 in Pittsburgh Pirates History: Jim Rooker walks back to Pittsburgh from Philadelphia after the Phillies comeback from 10-0 deficient (1989)

On June 8 1989 — The Pittsburgh Pirates send 16 batters to the plate in the 1st inning against the Philadelphia Phillies , taking a 10 – 0 lead in Pittsburgh’s best inning since September 1942) on ten hits, including a three-run home run by Barry Bonds . Pittsburgh leaves the bases loaded. Announcer

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