On This Date in Baseball History-October 11

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On This Date in Baseball History-October 11

Posted by admin | Under MLB Sunday Oct 11, 2009

On October 11, 2004, the Houston Astros finally win their first post-season series, defeating the Braves in Game Five of the NL Divisional Series(the 1st series win in 42 year history)
On October 11, 2003, the Yankees and Red Sox play a rowdy game at Fenway Park in Game Three of the ALCS. In a matchup between ace hurlers Roger Clemens and Pedro Martinez, the becnhes clear after Manny Ramirez took exception to a pitch he felt was hurled at his head by Clemens. Among several skirmishes that ensued, Martinez twirled Yankee coach Don Zimmer to the ground.
On October 11, 1985, George Brett raps out four hits to lead the Kansas City Royals to a comeback win over the Toronto Blue Jays in the third game of the American League Championship Series
On October 11, 1972, Bob Moose of the Pittsburgh Pirates unleashes a ninth inning wild pitch, giving the Cincinnati Reds a 4-3 win in the decisive fifth game of the National League playoffs
On October 11, 1971, Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles sets a World Series record by reaching base five consecutive times against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Robinson’s barrage helps Baltimore to an 11-3 win in Game Two.
On October 11, 1967, the New York Mets name former Brooklyn Dodger great Gil Hodges as their manager, succeeding Casey Stengel
On October 11, 1967, Boston Red Sox shortstop Rico Petrocelli blasts a pair of home runs, highlighting an 8-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth game of the World Series.
On October 11, 1964, St. Louis’ Ken Boyer hits a grand slam in Game Four of the World Series, capping off a 4-3 comeback win over the New York Yankees
On October 11, 1948, the Cleveland Indians defeat the Boston Braves in Game Six to win the World Series. Joe Gordon hits a home run in support of future Hall of Famer Bob Lemon, who earns a 4-3 victory-his second win of the Series
On October 11, 1913, the Philadelphia Athletics win the World Series as Eddie Plank outduels New York Giants pitching great Christy Mathewson in Game Five
On October 11, 1911, Ty Cobb of the Detroit Tigers and Frank “Wildfire” Schulte of the Chicago Cubs win the newly established Chalmers Awards, which go to the league’s most valuable players.

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