Today in Baseball History: September 28th

 

 

2003 On September 28, 2003, the Detroit Tigers defeat the Minnesota Twins, 9-4, to avoid tying the record for most losses in a season. The Tigers finish at 43-119, logging the most losses in AL history, but avoid matching the 1962 New York Mets with 120 defeats. The Tigers win five of their last six games to avoid the embarrassing mark.

1988 On September 28, 1988, Orel Hershiser of the Los Angeles Dodgers breaks Don Drysdale's record for consecutive scoreless innings. With 10 shutout innings against the San Diego Padres, Hershiser extends his streak to 59 consecutive innings…

1975 On September 28, 1975, four Oakland A's pitchers combine on a no-hitter. Vida Blue, Glenn Abbott, Paul Lindblad, and Rollie Fingers shut down the California Angels, 5-0. The game marks the first time in history that four pitchers have combined to throw a no-hitter.

1974 On September 28, 1974, Nolan Ryan of the California Angels pitches his third career no-hitter. Ryan's 4-0 shutdown of the Minnesota Twins puts him in elite company. Ryan joins Sandy Koufax, Bob Feller, Cy Young, Larry Corcoran, and Jim Maloney as the only pitchers with three or more no-hitters. Ryan will eventually pitch seven no-hitters…

1960 On September 28, 1960, Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox smashes a home run in his final major league at-bat. Williams sends the ball 450 feet into the right field bleachers at Fenway Park. Williams' 521st home run places him third on the all-time list.

1951 On September 28, 1951, Allie Reynolds of the New York Yankees hurls his second no-hitter of the season. Reynolds' 8-0 win over the Boston Red Sox clinches at least a tie for the American League pennant.

1941 On September 28, 1941, Ted Williams goes 6-for-8 in a season-ending doubleheader to raise his final average to .406. Williams, who could have sat out the game and "protected" a .400 average, becomes the last major leaguer to reach the milestone…

1938 On September 28, 1938, Gabby Hartnett of the Chicago Cubs hits his famed "homer in the gloaming." With twilight descending on Wrigley Field, Hartnett hits a two-run homer in the ninth inning, giving the Cubs their ninth straight win-a 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

1932 On September 28, 1932, Philadelphia A's owner Connie Mack sells three of his star players in an effort to reduce his payroll. Mack sends outfielder Al Simmons, outfielder Mule Haas, and infielder Jimmy Dykes to the Chicago White Sox for $150,000…

1930 On September 28, 1930, Hack Wilson of the Chicago Cubs establishes a major league record by driving in his 190th and 191st runs of the season. Wilson's two RBIs provide the Reds with a winning margin in a 13-11 win over the Cincinnati Reds.