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 100^th RBI – 4^th in MLB history to do so in first 5 years

2004  Cleveland beats NYY 22-0 – had 22 hits

2003  Alex Rodriguez hits his 40^th HR – 2^nd player in MLB history with four straight 40 HR seasons – Babe Ruth

1998  Oakland’s Rickey Henderson scores his 2,000^th run – only 6^th 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 1^st inning vs. Reds – lose 22-8

1993  Orioles Mike Mussina strikes out 6 straight Angels

1990  Dennis Eckersley gets his 40^th save of the season – only one of three to ever do it twice – Dan Quisenberry and Jeff Reardon

1982  NY Mets lose their 15^th 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 5^th 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 18^th game of the month

1950  Gil Hodges its 4 HRs in a Brooklyn 19-3 win

1917  Babe Ruth wins his 20^th game of the year