On This date in Baseball History-Sept. 2

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On September 2, 2006, Cleveland rookie Kevin Kouzmanoff hits a grand slam in his first major league at-bat, on the first pitch.
On September 2, 1996, David Cone of the New York Yankees makes a dramatic return from an aneurysm in his right arm, pitching seven innings of no-hit ball against the Oakland A’s.
On September 2, 1996, Mike Greenwell of the Boston Red Sox sets a major league record by driving in all of his team’s runs in a 9-8 win over the Seattle Mariners.
On September 2, 1972, Milt Pappas of the Chicago Cubs pitches a no-hitter against the San Diego Padres and comes within one strike of hurling a perfect game.
On September 2, 1971, Cesar Cedeno of the Houston Astros hits a 200-foot inside-the-park grand slam against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cedeno’s pop fly falls in when second baseman Jim Lefebvre and right fielder Bill Buckner collide
On September 2, 1970, future Hall of Famer Billy Williams of the Chicago Cubs sets a National League record by playing in his 1,117th straight game. The next day, Williams will ask manager Leo Durocher to sit him down, ending the streak.
On September 2, 1955, Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs sets a record for shortstops by hitting his 40th home run. Banks’ home run surpasses the mark of 39 homers established by Vern Stephens of the Boston Red Sox.

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