Today in Baseball History: June 28th

2008 On June 28, 2008, the Anaheim Angels lose 1-0 to the Los Angeles Dodgers despite not allowing a hit to their NL rivals. Starter Jered Weaver and reliever Jose Arredondo no-hit the Dodgers but an error allowed LA to escape with the win at Dodger Stadium. Because the Angels did not pitch nine full innings, the game is not officially recognized as a no-hitter by MLB.

2007 On June 28, 2007, Craig Biggio of the Astros collects his 3,000th career hit in a game against the Rockies in Houston. The milestone hit came in the seventh inning against Colorado starter Aaron Cook during an 8-5 Houston win. Biggio was thrown out trying to stretch the hit to a double. Biggio became the first player to collect five hits in the game he reached the 3,000 mark.

2007 On June 28, 2007, Frank Thomas became the 21st player to reach the 500-homer mark. The big Blue Jays" slugger belted a three-run homer in the first inning off Carlos Silva of the Twins. Thomas was later ejected from the game in the ninth inning for arguing a called third strike.

1987 On June 28, 1987, Don Baylor of the Boston Red Sox becomes the all-time leader in being hit by pitches when he is plunked by Rick Rhoden of the New York Yankees. Baylor is victimized for the 244th time, surpassing Ron Hunt's major league record.

1987 On June 28, 1987, rookie slugger Mark McGwire of the Oakland A's hits two home runs, giving him a record-tying five longballs over his last two games. McGwire's latest home run barrage helps lift the A's to a 10-0 win over the Cleveland Indians.

1986 On June 28, 1986, Phil Niekro of the Cleveland Indians and Don Sutton of the California Angels become the first 300-game winners to face each other during the 20th century. The Angels win the game, 9-3, but neither Sutton nor Niekro is involved in the decision.

1979 On June 28, 1979, the Pittsburgh Pirates make a trade that will help them win the World Series. Pittsburgh acquires third baseman Bill Madlock, infielder Lenny Randle, and pitcher Dave Roberts from the San Francisco Giants for pitchers Fred Breining, Al Holland, and Ed Whitson. Madlock will hit .328 in 85 games for the Pirates and will contribute a .375 clip in the World Series.

1973 On June 28, 1973, Chicago White Sox star Dick Allen breaks his leg in a collision with Mike Epstein of the California Angels. Allen, the American League's MVP the previous season, will come to bat only five more times for the Sox during the balance of the season.

1970 On June 28, 1970, the Pittsburgh Pirates play their final two games at venerable Forbes Field, which opened its doors in 1909. A crowd of over 40,000 watches the Bucs sweep the Chicago Cubs, 3-2 and 4-1. Al Oliver hits the final home run in the ballpark's history.

1957 On June 28, 1957, Commissioner Ford Frick replaces three Cincinnati Reds on the National League's All-Star team. Cincinnati fans had stuffed the ballot box, electing eight Reds to the starting lineup.

1949 On June 28, 1949, future Hall of Famer Joe DiMaggio makes his season debut after missing the first 69 games of the season with an injured heel. Showing no signs of rust, DiMaggio swats a home run and a single in the New York Yankees' 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox.

1910 On June 28, 1910, Cubs" shortstop Joe Tinker became the first player to successfuly steal home twice in a game. Tinker was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1946.

1907 On June 28, 1907, the Washington Senators steal an American League record 13 bases in a 16-5 win over the New York Highlanders. Washington victimizes New York catcher Branch Rickey, who will enjoy a more successful career as an executive.