Felix Hernandez of the Mariners became the first American League pitcher to hit a grand slam in 37 years when he hit one at Shea Stadium in the second inning tonight off of Johan Santana.
The last AL pitcher to hit a slam was Steve Dunning of the Indians off of Diego Segui of Oakland on May 11, 1971. A crowd of 2,992 attended that game.
I recall that a Braves pitcher in my youth (1960s, maybe early 1970s) who had a big day (I am thinking that there was a doubleheader involved) in terms of RBIs including at least one salami. Who was that?
With 2 outs in the bottom of the 5th, Hernandez tried to block the plate on a wild pitch and Carlos Beltran slid hard into his left leg. Hernandez was forced to leave the game.
Last week I missed the immaculate inning by "the king" as I was in line to get a milkshake and today picked the only mexican restaraunt/bar in Seattle without a TV and missed the salami. (I had a good excuse as I was planning a trip with other M's fans to see decrepit stadia in NYC before they die) I hope I miss many more historic activities by Felix. I will hear about the Rye bread from Niehaus for the rest of the season.
So when was the last Catchers Interference on an AL pitcher at bat?
Chris Short of the Brewers on August 7, 1973 against the Angels.
The Brewers had actually lost their DH in the game when Ellie Rodriguez had to go in to catch. Jerry Stephenson of the Angels was the guilty party.
The Angels won the game when Ken Berry tagged up and scored on a popup to short. Brewers shortstop Tim Johnson wasn't paying attention to the runners because the infield fly rule was in effect.
That's Tony Cloninger, who was the first NL player to hit two grand slams in a game.
Fernando Tatis later joined him in that distinction.
So when was the last Catchers Interference on an AL pitcher at bat?
The Brewers had actually lost their DH in the game when Ellie Rodriguez had to go in to catch. Jerry Stephenson of the Angels was the guilty party.
The Angels won the game when Ken Berry tagged up and scored on a popup to short. Brewers shortstop Tim Johnson wasn't paying attention to the runners because the infield fly rule was in effect.
Nolan Ryan struck out 13.
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