On This Date in Baseball-June 27
Posted by admin | Under MLB Saturday Jun 27, 2009On June 27, 2008, Carlos Delgado of the Mets sets a franchise record with nine RBI’s in a 15-6 rout of the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Delgado is 3-for-5 with two homers and a double. The outburst occurs in the first game of a doubleheader split between Yankee Stadium and Shea Stadium.
On June 27, 1986, Robby Thompson  of the San Francisco Giants sets a major league record when he is caught stealing four times. Cincinnati Reds catcher Bo Diaz nails the Giants’ rookie each time, but San Francisco still manages to win the game, 7-6, in 12 innings.
On June 27, 1980, Jerry Reuss  of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches a no-hitter against the rival San Francisco Giants. Reuss, who wins an 8-0 decision, narrowly misses a perfect game when shortstop Bill Russell commits a throwing error on Jack Clark’s routine grounder in the first inning.
On June 27, 1973, 18-year-old David  Clyde, who had been drafted first overall earlier in the month, makes his debut with the Texas Rangers. The Houston high school star draws a record crowd to Arlington Stadium. Clyde allows two runs in five innings and earns the win, but will struggle to a career record of 18-33.
On June 27, 1938, future Hall of Fame slugger Jimmie Foxx  belts the 400th homer of his career, joining an exclusive list that at that time includes only Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
On June 27, 1917, Boston Braves catcher Hank Gowdy  becomes the first major leaguer to enlist in the military during World War I. Gowdy will also serve in World War II, making him the only major leaguer to serve in both wars.
Related Posts -
On This Date in Baseball History-Aug. 15 On August 15, 1990, Mark McGwire of the Oakland Athletics becomes the first major league player to hit 30 or more home runs in each of his first four seasons On August 15, 1989, Dave Dravecky of the San Francisco Giants breaks his arm in making his second start...... - On This Date in Baseball History-October 25 On October 25, 2003, Josh Beckett is too much for the Yankees, going the distance to pitch a Game Six 2-0 victory over New York to win the World Series for the Florida Marlins in Yankee Stadium. On October 25, 1987, the Minnesota Twins win the first World Championship......
Related Websites -
Rafael Nadal to Pull Out of Masters Cup Giving reasons of fatigue due to his knee injury as the reason for the surprising action, the world's number one tennis star Rafael Nadal has decided to withdraw himself from the Tennis Masters Cup. The athlete stated that the decision is a very difficult one for him to make, not...... - Manning, Colts Destroy Lowly Rams Peyton Manning was unable to tie a NFL record with his sixth straight 300 yard game , but the Indianapolis Colts remained undefeated by ripping the lowly St. Louis Rams 42-6 at the Edward Jones Dome on Sunday. Manning amassed 235 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions as......
[...] This post was Twitted by BaseballMaNiAC [...]