On May 23, 1924 — Washington Senator right-hander Walter Johnson strikes out 14, including six consecutive batters to tie an AL mark, en route to tossing a 4-0 one-hitter over Chicago. A...
On May 22, 1964 — Baltimore edges the Twins, 6 – 5, scoring two runs in the 9th for the victory. Twins reliever Gerry Arrigo allows a two-out home run to Sam...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On May 20, 1984 — At Minnesota making his second career start 21 year old Texan Roger Clemens earns his first major league victory as the Boston Red Sox beat...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On May 20, 1991, Pete Runnels dies in Pasadena, Texas, at the age of 63. A bright light on otherwise dismal teams, Runnels won two American League batting titles for...
On May 19, 1968, Frank Howard’s home run streak comes to an end. The Washington Senators’ slugger had hit 10 home runs over the last six games, establishing a new major league...
On May 18, 1968, Washington Senators slugger Frank Howard ties an American League record by homering in his sixth consecutive game. With a pair of home runs against Detroit Tigers ace Mickey...
[adrotate banner=”32″] May 18, 1962 Mickey Mantle suffers a a knee and thigh injury during a 4-3 loss to the Twins while running to first base. Mantle on crutches after the game...
On May 17, 1998, David Wells pitches the 13th perfect game in modern major league history as the Yankees beat Minnesota, 4 – 0. Wells, whose “perfecto” is the first by a...
On May 17, 1971 , Tom McCraw of the Washington Senators hits one of the shortest home runs in history. McCraw’s 140-foot pop fly falls in between three Cleveland Indians , shortstop...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On May 16, 1969 — At Comiskey Park the Washington Senators play for the first time at Comiskey under Ted Williams, who told Epstein it was the toughest park for...