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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

TODAY IN SPORTS HISTORY AUGUST 31

2005 Jeremy Hermida of Florida makes his MLB debut – came in as a pinch hitter and hit a grand slam – in the same game Albert Pujols got his 100th RBI – 4th in MLB history to do so in first 5 years
2004 Cleveland beats NYY 22-0 – had 22 hits
2003 Alex Rodriguez hits his 40th HR – 2nd player in MLB history with four straight 40 HR seasons – Babe Ruth
1998 Oakland’s Rickey Henderson scores his 2,000th run – only 6th player in MLB history to do so – Ty Cobb, Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, Pete Rose, and Willie Mays
1996 Marlins score 5 runs in the 1st inning vs. Reds – lose 22-8
1993 Orioles Mike Mussina strikes out 6 straight Angels
1990 Dennis Eckersley gets his 40th save of the season – only one of three to ever do it twice – Dan Quisenberry and Jeff Reardon
1982 NY Mets lose their 15th game in a row – will win tomorrow
1974 NYY Get 25 hits in a 18-6 win over Chicago
1968 NY Mets pitcher Jim McAndrew loses his NL record tying 5th shutout loss of the season – ends season with a 4-7 record and a 2.28 ERA
1959 Sandy Koufax sets NL record with 18 strikeouts – also sets MLB record with 31 over 2 consecutive starts
1954 Indians win their 18th game of the month
1950 Gil Hodges its 4 HRs in a Brooklyn 19-3 win
1917 Babe Ruth wins his 20th game of the year

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