On This date in Baseball History-Aug. 30

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On August 30, 2006, Boston right-hander Curt Schilling fans Oakland slugger Nick Swisher with his trademark splitter to record the 3,000th strikeout of his career.
On August 30, 1999, Edgardo Alfonzo of the New York Mets becomes only the fifth player in major league history to hit three home runs while going 6-for-6 in a game
On August 30, 1978, Sadaharu Oh of the Tokyo Giants hits the 800th home run of his career.
On August 30, 1965, one of the game’s most legendary figures, New York Mets manager Casey Stengel, announces his retirement.
On August 30, 1953, the Milwaukee Braves set a National League record by hitting eight home runs in the first game of a doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
On August 30, 1952, Hall of Fame shortstop Arky Vaughan dies at the age of 40 when his fishing boat capsizes.
On August 30, 1951, the New York Yankees acquire veteran pitcher Johnny Sain from the Boston Braves for $50,000 and young righthander Lew Burdette. Sain will help New York win pennants from 1951-1954, while Burdette will go on to win 179 games with the Braves over 13 seasons
On August 30, 1918, future Hall of Famer Ted Williams is born in San Diego, California.
On August 30, 1905, future Hall of Famer Ty Cobb makes his major league debut for the Detroit Tigers.

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