Today in Baseball History: October 8th

1995 On October 8, 1995, the Seattle Mariners complete a dramatic comeback in the American League Division Series by defeating the New York Yankees, 6-5. Edgar Martinez' two-run double in the 11th gives the Mariners the series. Seattle had lost the first two games of the series before rallying to win the last three…

1973 On October 8, 1973, the New York Mets defeat the Cincinnati Reds, 9-2, in the third game of the playoffs. The game is marred by a fight between Cincinnati's Pete Rose and New York's Buddy Harrelson. The two players tangle after Rose's take-out slide of Harrelson at second base.

1961 On October 8, 1961, Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees sets a record for consecutive scoreless innings in World Series play. Ford extends his streak to 32 innings with a 7-0 shutout of the Cincinnati Reds. The Yankees win the Series, four games to one.

1957 On October 8, 1957, the Brooklyn Dodgers announce the move of their franchise to Los Angeles. Owner Walter O'Malley chooses not to attend the press conference, which is held at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York.

1956 On October 8, 1956, Don Larsen of the New York Yankees pitches the first-and only-perfect game in World Series history. Throwing only 97 pitches to catcher Yogi Berra, the veteran right-hander shuts down the Brooklyn Dodgers, 2-0…

1939 On October 8, 1939, the New York Yankees set a record by winning their fourth consecutive World Championship. With a 7-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds, the Yankees sweep the World Series four games to none…

1929 On October 8, 1929, Philadelphia A's manager Connie Mack surprisingly chooses Howard Ehmke as the starter in Game One of the World Series. Although the 35-year-old right-hander started only eight games during the regular season, Ehmke will strike out 13 Chicago Cubs on his way to a 3-1 victory…

1927 On October 8, 1927, the New York Yankees defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-3, to complete one of the most impressive seasons ever. The "Murderers' Row" Yankees sweep the World Series in four games after winning 110 games during the regular season.

1908 On October 8, 1908, the Chicago Cubs and New York Giants replay their disputed game of September 23, when Fred Merkle failed to touch second base, negating a Giant victory. In the replay, Mordecai Brown earns a 4-2 win over Christy Mathewson to give Chicago the pennant.