Today in Baseball History: August 16th

2003 On August 16, 2003, Anaheim rookie outfielder Adam Riggs takes the field at home against the Detroit Tigers wearing a jersey that reads "ANGEES" instead of "ANGELS." The manufacturer"s mistake is not noticed by the Angels until after the top of the first inning.

1996 On August 16, 1996, the New York Mets and San Diego Padres become the first major league teams to play a regular season game outside of the United States or Canada. Playing in Monterrey, Mexico, the "hometown" Padres defeat the Mets, 15-10, before 23,699 fans.

1989 On August 16, 1989, minor league pitcher Tom Drees of the Vancouver Canadiens pitches his third no-hitter of the season. The 26-year-old left-hander blanks Calgary in a seven-inning game, the opener of a doubleheader. Drees had previously pitched back-to-back no-hitters on May 23 and 28.

1987 On August 16, 1987, Montreal Expos star Tim Raines hits for the cycle in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Raines, who goes 5-for-5 in hitting a single, double, triple, and home run, spearheads a 10-7 win for the Expos.

1984 On August 16, 1984, the Cincinnati Reds re-acquire longtime star Pete Rose from the Montreal Expos for infielder Tom Lawless. The Reds name Rose as player/manager, replacing the fired Vern Rapp.

1969 On August 16, 1969, burly Baltimore Orioles slugger Boog Powell, who weighs 250 pounds, hits an inside-the-park home run at Sicks Stadium. The slow-footed Powell's rare use of speed helps the Orioles to a 15-3 win over the Seattle Pilots.

1968 On August 16, 1968, Denny McLain of the Detroit Tigers wins his 25th game. The controversial right-hander shuts out the Boston Red Sox, 4-0, and improves his road record to 16-0. In the same game, Tigers catcher Bill Freehan is hit with pitches in three consecutive at-bats, tying a major league mark.

1950 On August 16, 1950, Hank Thompson of the New York Giants hits two inside-the-park home runs at the Polo Grounds in a game against the rival Brooklyn Dodgers. Thompson becomes the first player to achieve the feat since Terry Moore of the St. Louis Cardinals in 1939.

1948 On August 16, 1948, one of the game's most charismatic figures passes away. Home run king Babe Ruth succumbs to throat cancer at the age of 53. Three weeks earlier, Ruth had made his last public appearance at the premiere of the movie, "The Babe Ruth Story." Ruth, who was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1936, hit 714 career home runs and was part of seven World Series-winning teams.

1947 On August 16, 1947, Ralph Kiner hit three homers to lead the Pirates to a wild 12-7 win over the Cardinals. The game featured a then-record 10 home runs, including at least two by four different players. Hank Greenberg also belted two homers in the contest.

1920 On August 16, 1920, Cleveland Indians shortstop Ray Chapman is hit in the head with a pitch thrown by Carl Mays of the New York Yankees. Chapman suffers a fractured skull and will die in a hospital the next day.