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| 1959 |
Willard Schmidt becomes the first major leaguer to be hit by a pitch twice in one inning. The Reds hurler is the third-inning target of Bob Rush and Lew Burette in Cincinnati's 11-10 victory over the Braves at Crosley Field.
(Ed. Note: Mets outfielder Frank Thomas, a teammate of Willard Schmidt who played at third base and in left field in the game, becomes the second player plunked twice in a frame in 1962.- LP) |
| 1988 | Keith Hernandez hits two homers and drives in seven runs to reach the 1000 RBI milestone. The Mets' first baseman's offensive output, which includes an eighth-inning grand slam off Charley Puleo, contributes to the Mets' 13-4 rout of the Braves at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. |
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