For other uses, see Walk-off.
Scott Hairston about to celebrate with teammates at home plate after hitting a walk-off home run for the San Diego Padres in 2007
In baseball, a walk-off home run is a home run that ends the game. Scott Alexander Hairston (born May 25, 1980 in Fort Worth Texas) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each It must be a home run that gives the home team the lead in the bottom of the final inning of the game — either the ninth inning, or any extra inning, or any other regularly scheduled final inning. For the baseball procedure see Extra innings. For the TV subscription package see MLB Extra Innings. It is called a "walk-off" home run because the teams walk off the field immediately afterward. Sportscasters also use the term "walk-off double" or other such terms if such a hit drives in the winning run to end the game. In Baseball, a double is the act of a batter striking the pitched ball and safely reaching Second base without being called out by the Umpire The terms walk-off hit by pitch, the bases loaded base on balls dubbed the "walk-off walk" or walk-off balk have been applied, and the latter has been dubbed a balk-off (these types of questionable walk-offs are seen by some fans as cheapening the concept). In Baseball, hit by pitch ( HBP) or hit batsman ( HB) refers to the batter being hit in some part of the body by a pitch from the In Baseball, a Pitcher may commit a number of illegal motions or actions which constitute a balk. Although the concept is as old as baseball, the term itself has come into wide use only since the 1990s. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999
Outside of baseball, the term "walk-off" has been used recently in other sports. In both college and pro American football, using such terms as "walk-off field goal" and "walk-off touchdown", meaning a team scored the winning points to end the game as time expires or either in sudden-death overtime in professional or in the bottom half of the overtime period in college football. American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with Pro and college basketball usually refers to the winning field goal as a "walk-off basket", or in the use of a three-point basket a "walk-off three pointer" or "walk-off trifecta" as time expires. Basketball is a team Sport in which two teams of five active players each try to score points against one another by propelling a ball through a 10 feet (3 m Ice hockey has also used the term "walk-off (or "skate-off") goal" in a sudden death period, especially in playoff games. Ice hockey, often referred to simply as hockey, is a team Sport played on Ice.
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History and usage of the term
The first known usage of the word in print appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle on April 21, 1988, Section D, Page 1. The San Francisco Chronicle was founded in 1865 as The Daily Dramatic Chronicle by teenage brothers Charles de Young and Michael H Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) See also 1988 Major League Baseball season Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers Chronicle writer Lowell Cohn wrote an article headlined "What the Eck?" about Oakland reliever Dennis Eckersley's unusual way of speaking: "For a translation, I go in search of Eckersley. The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Dennis Lee Eckersley (born October 3 1954 nicknamed "Eck" is a former American Major League Baseball player I also want to know why he calls short home runs 'street pieces,' and home runs that come in the last at-bat of a game 'walkoff pieces'. . . . " Although the term originally was coined with a negative connotation, in reference to the pitcher (who must walk off the field with his head hung in shame), it has come to acquire a more celebratory connotation, for the batter who walks off with pride with the adulation of the home crowd). In Baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the Pitcher's mound toward the Catcher to begin each play with the goal of The term attained widespread use in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999
On 23 occasions in major league history, all during the regular season, a player has hit a walk-off grand slam for a 1-run victory; 14 of those occasions came with two outs. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Some baseball observers call this an "ultimate grand slam". [1][2] This website lists all "ultimate grand slams", including which occurred with two outs. Note that Chris Hoiles' grand slam occurred with the cliché situation: two outs, full count, bottom of the ninth inning, and down by three runs. Christopher Allen Hoiles (born March 20 1965 in Bowling Green Ohio, USA was a Catcher in Major League Baseball for the A cliché (from French, klɪ'ʃe or cliche is a phrase expression or idea that has been overused to the point of losing its intended force
Japan
In Japan, a walk-off home run is known as a sayonara home run. [3]
Crossing home plate
A technicality of the walk-off home run is that the game is not officially over until the winning run crosses home plate (in the case of a solo walk-off home run, the batter must round all the bases). This fact almost caused a serious problem in the 1976 ALCS. The American League Championship Series was won by the New York Yankees, who defeated the Kansas City Royals 3-2 Mark Littell of the Kansas City Royals served up a home run ball to Chris Chambliss of the New York Yankees, who hit the home run that won the pennant. Mark Alan Littell ( January 17, 1953 in Cape Girardeau Missouri) is a professional baseball player who played Pitcher in the Major Leagues from The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. Carroll Christopher Chambliss (born December 26, 1948, in Dayton Ohio) is a retired Major League Baseball player who played from - for the The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. When jubilant Yankee fans ran onto the field at Yankee Stadium (the Yankees had not won the pennant in 12 years), preventing Chambliss from rounding the bases, Chambliss had to negotiate a sea of fans in order to place his foot in the area of home plate. The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. Announcer Bill White, on WMCA radio in New York, yelled into the microphone, in a voice of disbelief, ". William De Kova "Bill" White (born January 28 1934 in Lakewood Florida) is a former Professional baseball First baseman WMCA, 570 AM, is a Radio station in New York City, most known for its "Good Guys" Top 40 era in the 1960s The City of New York . . and the game. . . I THINK. . . is over!"
Another example is Robin Ventura's "Grand Slam Single" in the 1999 National League Championship Series. Robin Mark Ventura (vɨnˈtɝə born July 14 1967 in Santa Maria California) is a former professional Baseball player a Third baseman The Grand Slam Single is a reference to the hit that ended Game Five of the 1999 National League Championship Series between the The National League Championship Series, to determine the champion of Major League Baseball 's National League, was played between the East Division champion In the bottom of the 15th inning, the New York Mets tied the score against the Atlanta Braves at 3-3. "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. Ventura came to bat with the bases loaded, and hit a walk-off grand slam to deep right. Roger Cedeño scored from third and John Olerud appeared to score from second, but Todd Pratt, on first base when Ventura hit the home run, went to second, then turned around and hugged Ventura, as the rest of the team piled onto the field. Roger Leandro Cedeño (born August 16, 1974 in Valencia, Carabobo State, Venezuela) is a former Major League Baseball John Garrett Olerud (ˈoʊlɚˌud born August 5, 1968; nicknamed Big Rude, and Johnny O') is a former American First baseman in Todd Alan Pratt (b February 9, 1967 in Bellevue Nebraska) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher from 1992 - The official ruling was that because Ventura never advanced past first base, it was not a home run but a single, and thus only Cedeño's run counted, making the official final score 4-3.
Postseason and All-Star Game
World Series
In the charts below, home runs that ended a postseason series are denoted by the player's name in bold. Home runs in which the winning team was trailing at the time are denoted by the final score in bold.
Follow the linked year on the far left for detailed information on that series.
| Year | Game | Batter | Site | Pitcher | Situation | Final score | Series standing | Notes |
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| 1949 | Game 1, October 5 | Tommy Henrich, New York | Yankee Stadium | Don Newcombe, Brooklyn | 0-0, 9th 0 out 0 on |
1-0 | 1-0 NY | Henrich's blast leading off the 9th was the first walk-off home run in Series history, and provided the game's only run. The 1949 World Series featured the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers, with the Yankees winning in five games for their second defeat of the Dodgers in Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Thomas David Henrich (born February 20 1913 in Massillon Ohio) nicknamed "Old Reliable" is a former Right fielder in Major The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. Donald Newcombe (born June 14, 1926 in Madison New Jersey) nicknamed "Newk" is an American former Major League Baseball The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA |
| 1954 | Game 1, September 29 | Dusty Rhodes, New York | Polo Grounds | Bob Lemon, Cleveland | 2-2, 10th 1 out 2 on |
5-2 | 1-0 NY | Rhodes' 3-run pinch-hit homer with 1 out in the 10th is not as well remembered as Willie Mays' spectacular over-the-shoulder catch earlier in the game. The 1954 World Series matched the National League champion New York Giants against the American League champion Cleveland Indians. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. James Lamar Rhodes (born May 13, 1927 in Matthews Alabama) was an outfielder with a 7 year career from 1952-1957 1959 The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. The Polo Grounds was the name given to four different Stadiums in Upper Manhattan, New York City used by Baseball 's New York Giants Robert Granville Lemon ( September 22, 1920 &ndash January 11, 2000) was an American right-handed Pitcher in Major The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Willie Howard Mays Jr (born May 6 1931 is a retired American Baseball player who played the majority of his career with the New York and San Francisco Giants The Catch refers to a memorable defensive Baseball play by Willie Mays on September 29,, during Game 1 of the 1954 World Series between the |
| 1957 | Game 4, October 6 | Eddie Mathews, Milwaukee | County Stadium | Bob Grim, New York | 5-5, 10th 1 out 1 on |
7-5 | 2-2 | Mathews hits a 2-run shot with 1 out in the 10th inning to tie the Series. The 1957 World Series featured the defending champions the New York Yankees ( American League) playing against the Milwaukee Braves ( National Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Edwin Lee "Eddie" Mathews ( October 13 1931 – February 18 2001) was a Hall of Fame Third baseman in Major Milwaukee County Stadium (or just County Stadium in context was a ballpark in Milwaukee Wisconsin from 1953 to 2000 Robert Anton "Bob" Grim ( March 8, 1930 - October 23, 1996) was a Pitcher in Major League Baseball. The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. |
| 1960 | Game 7, October 13 | Bill Mazeroski, Pittsburgh | Forbes Field | Ralph Terry, New York | 9-9, 9th 0 out 0 on |
10-9 | 4-3 Pit | Mazeroski homers to lead off the 9th to end the Series, giving the Pirates their first championship since 1925. The 1960 World Series was played between the Pittsburgh Pirates (NL and New York Yankees (AL from October 5 to October 13, 1960 Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees William Stanley Mazeroski (born September 5 1936 in Wheeling West Virginia) nicknamed "Maz" is a former Major League Baseball player who spent his entire The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Forbes Field was a Baseball park in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1909 to 1971 Ralph Willard Terry (born on January 9, 1936 in Big Cabin Oklahoma) is a former right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball who The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. In the 1925 World Series, the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the defending champion Washington Senators in seven games It is still the only Game 7 walk-off home run in World Series history. The section of the outfield wall in Forbes Field where the ball crossed to become a home run has been preserved, after demolition of the rest of the field. |
| 1964 | Game 3, October 10 | Mickey Mantle, New York | Yankee Stadium | Barney Schultz, St. Louis | 1-1, 9th 0 out 0 on |
2-1 | 2-1 NY | Mantle slugs the first pitch in the 9th for a Yankee victory. The 1964 World Series pitted the National League champion St Louis Cardinals against the American League champion New York Yankees, with Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Mickey Charles Mantle ( October 20, 1931 &ndash August 13, 1995) was an American Baseball player who was inducted The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. George Warren "Barney" Schultz ( August 15, 1926 in Beverly New Jersey) was a professional Baseball player The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St |
| 1975 | Game 6, October 21 | Carlton Fisk, Boston | Fenway Park | Pat Darcy, Cincinnati | 6-6, 12th 0 out 0 on |
7-6 | 3-3 | Fisk's thrilling home run to lead off the 12th inning, high off the left-field foul pole above the Green Monster, ties the Series in one of the best remembered moments in the sport's history. The 1975 World Series was between the Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds. Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Carlton Ernest Fisk (born December 26 1947 in) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher who played for 24 years with the Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Patrick Leonard Darcy (born May 12 1950 in Troy Ohio) is a former right-handed Pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA The Green Monster is the nickname of the thirty-seven-foot two-inch (11 The homer arguably changed the way televised sports are covered; because camera operators missed a cue from the producer, the camera lingered on Fisk trying to "wave his home run fair". This image of Fisk proved so dramatic that "reaction shots" became standard fare in sports broadcasting. |
| 1988 | Game 1, October 15 | Kirk Gibson, Los Angeles | Dodger Stadium | Dennis Eckersley, Oakland | 3-4, 9th 2 out 1 on |
5-4 | 1-0 LA | Injured and hobbling Gibson, later named the league MVP, makes his only Series appearance with a pinch-hit, 2-run, 2-out shot for the underdog Dodgers, marking the first walk-off Series homer by a team that trailed at the time. The 1988 World Series matched the Oakland Athletics against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with the Dodgers upsetting the heavily favored A's to win the Series in five Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Kirk Harold Gibson (born May 28 1957) is a former Major League Baseball player best known for his clutch home run in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Dodger Stadium is a large outdoor ballpark in Los Angeles California at Chávez Ravine. Dennis Lee Eckersley (born October 3 1954 nicknamed "Eck" is a former American Major League Baseball player The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Most Valuable Player Award (commonly known as the MVP award is an annual award given to one outstanding player in each league of Major League Baseball. Oakland's José Canseco had provided all his team's scoring with a 2nd-inning grand slam. José Canseco y Capas Jr (born July 2, 1964 in Havana, Cuba) is a former Outfielder and Designated hitter in Major In the Sport of Baseball, a grand slam (or just slam for short is a Home run hit with all the bases occupied by baserunners, thereby Jack Buck, who called the game for CBS Radio, exclaimed "I don't believe what I just saw!" as Gibson circled the bases. John Francis "Jack" Buck ( August 21, 1924 &ndash June 18, 2002) was an American Sportscaster, best known This article is about the radio group for the radio network see CBS Radio Network. |
| 1988 | Game 3, October 18 | Mark McGwire, Oakland | Oakland Coliseum | Jay Howell, Los Angeles | 1-1, 9th 1 out 0 on |
2-1 | 2-1 LA | McGwire's home run with 1 out gives Oakland its only win in the Series. The 1988 World Series matched the Oakland Athletics against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with the Dodgers upsetting the heavily favored A's to win the Series in five Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Mark David McGwire (born October 1 1963 in Pomona California) is a former professional baseball player who played the majority of his Major League career with the The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Jay Canfield Howell (born November 26, 1955 in Miami Florida) is a former Major League Baseball Relief pitcher for the Cincinnati The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA It is the first time that two walk-off home runs are hit in the same postseason series. |
| 1991 | Game 6, October 26 | Kirby Puckett, Minnesota | Metrodome | Charlie Leibrandt, Atlanta | 3-3, 11th 0 out 0 on |
4-3 | 3-3 | Puckett, who had made a game-saving defensive play earlier in this game, leads off the 11th inning with a homer to tie the Series, as Jack Buck told the nation on CBS "We'll see you. The 1991 World Series was played between the Minnesota Twins (95-67 of the American League and the Atlanta Braves (94-68 of the National League Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Kirby Puckett (March 14 1960 – March 6 2006 was a Center fielder The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome, often simply called The Metrodome, is a domed sports Stadium in downtown Minneapolis Minnesota. Charles Louis "Charlie" Leibrandt Jr (ˈliːˌbɹænt born October 4, 1956 in Chicago) was a Major League Baseball Pitcher CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. . . tomorrow night!" In addition, Puckett falls a double short of hitting for the cycle, getting two singles, a triple and the homer. In Baseball, a player hits for the cycle when he hits a single, a double, a triple and a Home run in the same game though not necessarily |
| 1993 | Game 6, October 23 | Joe Carter, Toronto | SkyDome | Mitch Williams, Philadelphia | 5-6, 9th 1 out 2 on |
8-6 | 4-2 Tor | Carter hits a 3-run homer with 1 out to give Toronto its second consecutive championship; unlike the Pirates in 1960, the Blue Jays were trailing at the time but were not facing elimination. The 1993 World Series was the second Series in a row played outside the United States of America and the second to be won outside the USA Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Joseph Christopher Carter (born March 7 1960 in Oklahoma City Oklahoma) is a former Right fielder in Major League Baseball who played The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. SkyDome redirects here for other uses see SkyDome (disambiguation Mitch Williams redirects here For the fictional character please see Mitch Williams (General Hospital. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. |
| 1999 | Game 3, October 26 | Chad Curtis, New York | Yankee Stadium | Mike Remlinger, Atlanta | 5-5, 10th 0 out 0 on |
6-5 | 3-0 NY | Curtis leads off the 10th inning with his second home run of the evening to give the Yankees a commanding Series lead. The 1999 World Series matched the defending champion New York Yankees against the Atlanta Braves, with the Yankees sweeping the Series in four games Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Chad David Curtis (born November 6, 1968 in Marion Indiana) is a former Outfielder in Major League Baseball who played from The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. Michael John Remlinger (born March 23, 1966 in Middletown New York) is a Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. |
| 2001 | Game 4, October 31 | Derek Jeter, New York | Yankee Stadium | Byung-Hyun Kim, Arizona | 3-3, 10th 2 out 0 on |
4-3 | 2-2 | Jeter's homer with 2 out in the 10th ties the Series in the first-ever Series at-bat by any player in the month of November (just after midnight on November 1); the series had been delayed because of the September 11, 2001 attacks. The 2001 World Series (the "November Series") took place between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees. Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse Derek Sanderson Jeter (ˈʤitɚ born June 26 1974 is an American Major League Baseball player The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. Byung-Hyun Kim (born January 19, 1979 in Kwangsan-Ku Songjungdong South Korea) a The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi It also gave him the nickname of "Mr. November". [4][5] |
| 2003 | Game 4, October 22 | Alex González, Florida | Pro Player Stadium | Jeff Weaver, New York | 3-3, 12th 0 out 0 on |
4-3 | 2-2 | González, who had 5 hits in 53 at-bats in the postseason and 1 hit in 13 at-bats in the World Series, hits a home run on a full count to lead off the 12th inning, tying the Series and shifting momentum to Florida for the remainder of the Series. The 2003 World Series marked the 99th baseball World Series event Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Alex González may refer to Alex González (musician (born 1969 American-born drummer for the Mexican band Maná Alex Gonzalez The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens Florida. Dolphin Stadium (previously known as Joe Robbie Stadium, Pro Player Park, Pro Player Stadium, and Dolphins Stadium) is a football Jeffrey Charles Weaver (born August 22 1976 in Northridge, Los Angeles California) is a Right-handed Major League Baseball Pitcher The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. |
| 2005 | Game 2, October 23 | Scott Podsednik, Chicago | U.S. Cellular Field | Brad Lidge, Houston | 6-6, 9th 1 out 0 on |
7-6 | 2-0 Chi | After Paul Konerko hits a grand slam to give Chicago a 6-4 lead in the 7th, and Houston ties it in the 9th, Podsednik, who had not homered in 129 games in the regular season, hits one to right-center with 1 out to win it. The 2005 World Series, the 101st Major League Baseball championship series saw the American League champion Chicago White Sox sweep the National League Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Scott Eric Podsednik (born March 18, 1976 in West Texas) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Colorado Rockies The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. US Cellular Field (formerly Comiskey Park is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago Illinois. Bradley Thomas Lidge (born December 23, 1976 in Sacramento California) is a Relief pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Paul Henry Konerko (kʰəˈnɛɹkoʊ born March 5, 1976, in Providence Rhode Island) is a First baseman in Major League Baseball In the Sport of Baseball, a grand slam (or just slam for short is a Home run hit with all the bases occupied by baserunners, thereby |
Other postseason series
| Year | Game | Batter | Site | Pitcher | Situation | Final score | Series standing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 NLCS | Game 1, October 6 | Johnny Bench, Cincinnati | Riverfront Stadium | Tom Seaver, New York | 1-1, 9th 1 out 0 on |
2-1 | 1-0 Cin | Seaver sets an NLCS record with 13 strikeouts and drives in the Mets' only run, but makes two costly mistakes in Pete Rose's game-tying homer in the 8th and Bench's winning shot with one out in the 9th. The National League Championship Series was played between the New York Mets and the Cincinnati Reds from October 6 to October Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Johnny Lee Bench (born December 7, 1947) is a former American Baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds from 1967 to The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Riverfront Stadium, later known as Cinergy Field, (2002 was the home of the Cincinnati Reds National League Baseball team and the George Thomas Seaver (born November 17, 1944) is a former right-handed Major League Baseball Pitcher who broke into the major leagues in and "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. |
| 1973 ALCS | Game 3, October 9 | Bert Campaneris, Oakland | Oakland Coliseum | Mike Cuellar, Baltimore | 1-1, 11th 0 out 0 on |
2-1 | 2-1 Oak | Campaneris hits the second pitch of the 11th inning over the left field wall; it is only the fourth hit allowed by Cuellar. The American League Championship Series took place between October 6 and October 11, 1973. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Dagoberto Campaneris Blanco (born March 9 1942 in Pueblo Nuevo, Cuba) generally known as Bert Campaneris and nicknamed "Campy" The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Miguel Angel Cuellar Santana (born May 8 1937 in Santa Clara Cuba) best known as Mike Cuellar (/ˈkweʎar/ is a former left-handed Starting The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. |
| 1976 ALCS | Game 5, October 14 | Chris Chambliss, New York | Yankee Stadium | Mark Littell, Kansas City | 6-6, 9th 0 out 0 on |
7-6 | 3-2 NY | After George Brett ties the game with a 3-run shot in the 8th, Chambliss brings the Yankees their first pennant in 12 years with a homer to right on the first pitch of the 9th inning. The American League Championship Series was won by the New York Yankees, who defeated the Kansas City Royals 3-2 Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Carroll Christopher Chambliss (born December 26, 1948, in Dayton Ohio) is a retired Major League Baseball player who played from - for the The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. Mark Alan Littell ( January 17, 1953 in Cape Girardeau Missouri) is a professional baseball player who played Pitcher in the Major Leagues from The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. George Howard Brett (born May 15, 1953 in Glen Dale West Virginia) is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals A flood of fans then storms the field in a virtual riot — Chambliss is surrounded as he rounds first base, and has to reach out to touch second, which has been torn out by a fan. He never reaches third, but teammates later have him return to step in the general area of home plate. Damages are estimated at $100,000. |
| 1979 ALCS | Game 1, October 3 | John Lowenstein, Baltimore | Memorial Stadium | John Montague, California | 3-3, 10th 2 out 2 on |
6-3 | 1-0 Bal | With two out in the 10th, Lowenstein pinch-hits a 2-strike pitch to left for a 3-run homer. The American League Championship Series was a best-of-five series that pitted the Eastern Division champion Baltimore Orioles against the Western Division champion Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's John Lee Lowenstein (born January 27, 1947 in Wolf Point, Montana) is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Memorial Stadium was a Sports Stadium in Baltimore Maryland, that formerly stood on 33rd Street John Evans Montague ( September 12, 1947 in Newport News Virginia) is a professional baseball player who played Pitcher in the Major Leagues The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. |
| 1981 NLDS | Game 1, October 6 | Alan Ashby, Houston | Astrodome | Dave Stewart, Los Angeles | 1-1, 9th 2 out 1 on |
3-1 | 1-0 Hou | With two out in the 9th, Ashby wins it with a two-run shot after Nolan Ryan pitches a 2-hitter. The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 1981 National League playoffs began on Tuesday October 6, and ended on Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Alan Dean Ashby (born July 8, 1951 in Long Beach California) is a former Catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. For the aeronautical use see Astrodome (aviation Reliant Astrodome, also known as the Houston Astrodome or simply the Astrodome David Keith Stewart (born February 19 1957 in Oakland California) is a former right-handed starting Pitcher in Major League Baseball The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr (born January 31, 1947 in Refugio, Texas) is a retired American Right-handed Pitcher in |
| 1981 NLDS | Game 4, October 10 | George Vukovich, Philadelphia | Veterans Stadium | Jeff Reardon, Montreal | 5-5, 10th 0 out 0 on |
6-5 | 2-2 | Vukovich pinch-hits a 2-0 pitch to right field leading off the 10th inning, tying the series. The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 1981 National League playoffs began on Tuesday October 6, and ended on Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated George Stephen Vukovich ( June 24, 1956 in Chicago Illinois) is a professional baseball player who played Outfielder in the Major Leagues from The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Philadelphia Veterans Stadium (informally called "The Vet") was a professional sports facility located at the northeast corner of Broad Street and Pattison Jeffrey James Reardon (born October 1 1955 in Dalton Massachusetts) nicknamed " The Terminator " is a former Relief pitcher The Washington Nationals is an American professional baseball team based in Washington D |
| 1984 NLCS | Game 4, October 6 | Steve Garvey, San Diego | Jack Murphy Stadium | Lee Smith, Chicago | 5-5, 9th 1 out 1 on |
7-5 | 2-2 | With one out in the 9th, Garvey hits a fastball to right-center for a 2-run homer, his fourth hit of the day with 5 RBI; he has a record 20 career RBI in the league playoffs. The National League Championship Series was played between the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs from October 2 to October Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Steven Patrick Garvey (born December 22, 1948) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman, and current Southern California The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 Qualcomm Stadium (aka " The Q " " The Murph " formerly known as San Diego Stadium and Jack Murphy Stadium Lee Arthur Smith (born December 4 1957 is a retired American right-handed Relief pitcher who played for eight teams in Major League Baseball from 1980 The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. |
| 1985 NLCS | Game 5, October 14 | Ozzie Smith, St. Louis | Busch Stadium | Tom Niedenfuer, Los Angeles | 2-2, 9th 1 out 0 on |
3-2 | 3-2 StL | Smith shocks the crowd with a 1-out homer down the right field line on a 1-2 pitch. The National League Championship Series was played between the St Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Osborne Earl "Ozzie" Smith (born December 26) is a retired American professional Baseball player who played Shortstop for Major League Baseball The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Busch Memorial Stadium, or Busch Stadium was the home of the St Tom Niedenfuer (born August 13, 1959 in St Louis Park Minnesota) is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues primarily The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA He has had 13 career homers in eight seasons, but this is his first ever when batting from the left side. The call, by KMOX and longtime Cardinals announcer Jack Buck, implored the fans to "Go crazy, folks! Go Crazy!" |
| 1986 NLCS | Game 3, October 11 | Lenny Dykstra, New York | Shea Stadium | Dave Smith, Houston | 4-5, 9th 1 out 1 on |
6-5 | 2-1 NY | With one out in the 9th, Dykstra hits an 0-1 pitch for a 2-run homer to right field. KMOX (1120 AM, "News/Talk 1120" is an Radio station broadcasting from St John Francis "Jack" Buck ( August 21, 1924 &ndash June 18, 2002) was an American Sportscaster, best known The National League Championship Series pitted the New York Mets against the Houston Astros. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Leonard Kyle (Lenny Dykstra (ˈdaɪkstɹə born February 10, 1963 in Santa Ana, California, and also known as Nails or The "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. William A Shea Municipal Stadium, usually shortened to Shea Stadium or just Shea (ʃeɪ̪ is a Stadium located in the New York City borough The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. It is the first time in postseason history that a walk-off homer is hit by a team which is trailing. |
| 1995 ALDS | Game 1, October 3 | Tony Peña, Cleveland | Jacobs Field | Zane Smith, Boston | 4-4, 13th 2 out 0 on |
5-4 | 1-0 Cle | In a 5-hour game delayed twice by rain, Peña hits a 2-out shot in the 13th inning at 2:08 AM to win; it is Boston's 11th consecutive postseason loss, and Cleveland's first postseason win since the 1948 World Series. The American League Division Series ( ALDS) the opening round of the 1995 American League playoffs began on Tuesday October 3, and ended on Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Antonio Francisco Peña Padilla, widely known as Tony Peña (born June 4 1957 in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic) is a former Major League Baseball The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Progressive Field is a ballpark located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, and is the home of the Cleveland Indians of the American Zane William Smith (born December 28, 1960 in Madison Wisconsin) is a former American Major League Baseball player The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The 1948 World Series matched the Cleveland Indians against the Boston Braves. The longest game to date in postseason history, it holds the record for only one day. |
| 1995 ALDS | Game 2, October 4 | Jim Leyritz, New York | Yankee Stadium | Tim Belcher, Seattle | 5-5, 15th 1 out 1 on |
7-5 | 2-0 NY | With one out in the 15th inning, Leyritz hits a 2-run homer to right. The American League Division Series ( ALDS) the opening round of the 1995 American League playoffs began on Tuesday October 3, and ended on Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas James Joseph Leyritz (born December 27 1963 in Lakewood Ohio) is a former Catcher and Infielder in Major League Baseball The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. Timothy Wayne Belcher (born October 19, 1961 in Mount Gilead Ohio) is a retired Major League Baseball Pitcher. The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. At 5 hours 13 minutes, it breaks the record set one day earlier for the longest postseason game. |
| 1996 ALCS | Game 1, October 9 | Bernie Williams, New York | Yankee Stadium | Randy Myers, Baltimore | 4-4, 9th 0 out 0 on |
5-4 | 1-0 NY | In one of the most controversial postseason games in history, Williams leads off the 11th with a game-winning homer. The 1996 American League Championship Series ( ALCS) the second round of the 1996 American League playoffs matched the Eastern Division champion Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Bernabé Figueroa Williams (born September 13 1968 is a Puerto Rican former Major League Baseball Outfielder and a Guitar -playing The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. Randall Kirk Myers (born September 19, 1962 in Vancouver Washington, U The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. The Yankees had tied the game at 4-4 in the 8th inning when a 12-year-old fan reached over the right field wall and pulled a fly ball hit by Derek Jeter into the stands; umpire Rich Garcia ruled it a home run, but conceded his mistake after seeing a replay. Jeffrey (Jeff Maier (born September 24, 1984) is best known for an incident as a young fan when he deflected a ball in play during Game 1 of the 1996 American Derek Sanderson Jeter (ˈʤitɚ born June 26 1974 is an American Major League Baseball player Richard Raul Garcia (born May 22 1942 in Key West Florida) is a former umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the American League from |
| 1999 NLDS | Game 4, October 9 | Todd Pratt, New York | Shea Stadium | Matt Mantei, Arizona | 3-3, 10th 1 out 0 on |
4-3 | 3-1 NY | Pratt, substituting for an injured Mike Piazza, hits a home run to center field with one out in the 10th to win the series; Steve Finley nearly makes a leaping catch, but the ball just clears his glove. The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 1999 National League playoffs began on Tuesday October 5, and ended on Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Todd Alan Pratt (b February 9, 1967 in Bellevue Nebraska) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher from 1992 - "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. William A Shea Municipal Stadium, usually shortened to Shea Stadium or just Shea (ʃeɪ̪ is a Stadium located in the New York City borough Matthew Bruce Mantei (born July 7, 1973 in Tampa Florida) is a retired Major League Baseball Relief pitcher. The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. Michael Joseph Piazza (pʰiˈɑːʦə or /pʰiˈɑːzə/ born September 4, 1968 in Norristown, Pennsylvania) is a former American Steven Allen Finley (born March 12, 1965, in Union City Tennessee) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder. |
| 1999 ALCS | Game 1, October 13 | Bernie Williams, New York | Yankee Stadium | Rod Beck, Boston | 3-3, 10th 0 out 0 on |
4-3 | 1-0 NY | After Beck enters the game to begin the 10th, Williams homers to center on his second pitch, becoming the first player to hit two walk-off home runs in postseason play. The American League Championship Series was a matchup between the Eastern Division Champion New York Yankees (98-64 and the Wild Card Boston Red Sox (94-68 Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Bernabé Figueroa Williams (born September 13 1968 is a Puerto Rican former Major League Baseball Outfielder and a Guitar -playing The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. Rodney Roy Beck ( August 3 1968 – June 23 2007) was an American Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. |
| 1999 NLCS | Game 5, October 17 | Robin Ventura, New York | Shea Stadium | Kevin McGlinchy, Atlanta | 3-3, 15th 1 out 3 on |
4-3 | 3-2 Atl | The Mets tie the score at 3-3 with a bases-loaded walk with one out in the 15th, bringing up Ventura, who with 13 career grand slams is tied for the lead among active players with Harold Baines and Mark McGwire. The National League Championship Series, to determine the champion of Major League Baseball 's National League, was played between the East Division champion Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Robin Mark Ventura (vɨnˈtɝə born July 14 1967 in Santa Maria California) is a former professional Baseball player a Third baseman "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. William A Shea Municipal Stadium, usually shortened to Shea Stadium or just Shea (ʃeɪ̪ is a Stadium located in the New York City borough Kevin McGlinchy ( June 28, 1977 in Malden Massachusetts) is a professional baseball player who played Pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1999-2000 In the Sport of Baseball, a grand slam (or just slam for short is a Home run hit with all the bases occupied by baserunners, thereby Harold Douglas Baines (born March 15 1959 in Easton Maryland) is a former Right fielder and Designated hitter in Major League Mark David McGwire (born October 1 1963 in Pomona California) is a former professional baseball player who played the majority of his Major League career with the He comes through with the first walk-off grand slam – and the first grand slam in extra innings – in postseason history, clearing the center-right field wall and forcing Game 6, but is officially credited with only a 1-run single after being mobbed by teammates upon passing first base. The Grand Slam Single is a reference to the hit that ended Game Five of the 1999 National League Championship Series between the |
| 2000 NLDS | Game 3, October 7 | Benny Agbayani, New York | Shea Stadium | Aaron Fultz, San Francisco | 2-2, 13th 1 out 0 on |
3-2 | 2-1 NY | With one out in the 13th, Agbayani homers to left-center to end a 5 hour 22 minute contest. The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 2000 National League playoffs began on Tuesday October 3, and ended on Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Benny Agbayani (born December 28, 1971) is a professional Baseball player who played with the New York Mets, Colorado Rockies and "Mets" redirects here For the medical term see Metastasis. William A Shea Municipal Stadium, usually shortened to Shea Stadium or just Shea (ʃeɪ̪ is a Stadium located in the New York City borough Richard Aaron Fultz (born September 4, 1973 in) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher who currently plays for the Uni-President Lions The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Barry Bonds popped up with two men on in the top of the inning, ending a Giants threat. Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24 1964 is a Major League Baseball Outfielder who is currently a Free agent. |
| 2001 ALCS | Game 4, October 21 | Alfonso Soriano, New York | Yankee Stadium | Kazuhiro Sasaki, Seattle | 1-1, 9th 1 out 1 on |
3-1 | 3-1 NY | With one out in the 9th, Soriano hits a 2-run shot to center field to bring the Yankees within a victory of their fourth straight pennant. The American League Championship Series was a rematch of the 2000 ALCS between the New York Yankees, who had come off a dramatic comeback against the Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Alfonso Guilleard Soriano (born January 7 1976 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic) is a professional Major League Baseball Outfielder The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. Kazuhiro "Daimajin" Sasaki (佐々木主浩 Sasaki Kazuhiro, born February 22, 1968 in Natori, Japan) is a retired The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. |
| 2003 ALDS | Game 3, October 4 | Trot Nixon, Boston | Fenway Park | Rich Harden, Oakland | 1-1, 11th 1 out 1 on |
3-1 | 2-1 Oak | With one out in the 11th, pinch-hitter Nixon slams a 1-1 pitch to center field for a game-winning 2-run homer. The American League Division Series ( ALDS) the opening round of the 2003 American League playoffs began on Tuesday September 30, and ended Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Christopher Trotman "Trot" Nixon (born April 11, 1974 in) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the New York Mets The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. James Richard Harden (born November 30, 1981 in Victoria, British Columbia) is a Canadian Major League Baseball Starting The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. |
| 2003 ALCS | Game 7, October 16 | Aaron Boone, New York | Yankee Stadium | Tim Wakefield, Boston | 5-5, 11th 0 out 0 on |
6-5 | 4-3 NY | After a managerial decision (later subject to much second-guessing) to leave starter Pedro Martínez in the game allows the Yankees to tie it, Boone homers to left on the first pitch of the 11th inning to give the Yankees their sixth pennant in eight years. The 2003 American League Championship Series was played between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees from October 8 to Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Aaron John Boone (born March 9, 1973 in La Mesa, California) is a major league infielder currently with the Washington Nationals The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. Timothy Stephen Wakefield (born August 2, 1966 in Melbourne, Florida) is a Right-handed Knuckleball Pitcher The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Pedro Jaime Martínez (born October 25 1971 in Manoguayabo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher for the |
| 2004 NLDS | Game 2, October 7 | Rafael Furcal, Atlanta | Turner Field | Dan Miceli, Houston | 2-2, 11th 2 out 1 on |
4-2 | 1-1 | With two out in the 11th, Furcal hits a 2-run HR to right field on a 1-2 pitch to even the series. The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 2004 National League playoffs began on Tuesday October 5, and ended on Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) Rafael Antoni Furcal (born October 24, 1977 in Loma de Cabrera, Dominican Republic) nicknamed "Fookie" is a Shortstop Turner Field is a ballpark in Atlanta Georgia, home to Major League Baseball 's Atlanta Braves since 1997 Daniel Miceli (born September 9, 1970 in Newark, New Jersey) is former Major league baseball reliever. The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. |
| 2004 ALDS | Game 3, October 8 | David Ortiz, Boston | Fenway Park | Jarrod Washburn, Anaheim | 6-6, 10th 2 out 1 on |
8-6 | 3-0 Bos | Washburn enters the game with two out in the 10th, and Ortiz smashes his first pitch to left field for a 2-run homer to win the series for the Red Sox. The American League Division Series ( ALDS) the opening round of the 2004 American League playoffs began on Tuesday October 5, and ended on Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses David Américo Ortiz Arias (born November 18, 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Designated The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Jarrod Michael Washburn (born August 13 1974 in La Crosse, Wisconsin) is a Major League Baseball Starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. Vladimir Guerrero had tied the game for the Angels with a grand slam in the 7th. Vladimir Alvino Guerrero (born February 9 1976 in Don Gregorio, Nizao, Dominican Republic) (known in his native Dominican Republic as Miquéas (Spanish |
| 2004 ALCS | Game 4, October 17 | David Ortiz, Boston | Fenway Park | Paul Quantrill, New York | 4-4, 12th 0 out 1 on |
6-4 | 3-1 NY | With none out in the 12th, Ortiz hits a 2-run shot to right on a 2-1 pitch to keep Boston's hopes alive in the series; coming only 10 days after his game winning shot against the Angels, he is the first player to hit two walk-off homers in the same postseason. The American League Championship Series was a Major League Baseball playoff series played between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost David Américo Ortiz Arias (born November 18, 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Designated The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Paul John Quantrill (born November 3, 1968 in London Ontario, Canada raised in Kingsville Ontario) is a former Major League The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. It is the Red Sox's first win in their historic ALCS comeback against the Yankees. The next day, Ortiz will hit a walk-off single in the 14th, leading him subsequently to be named series MVP. |
| 2004 NLCS | Game 5, October 18 | Jeff Kent, Houston | Minute Maid Park | Jason Isringhausen, St. Louis | 0-0, 9th 1 out 2 on |
3-0 | 3-2 Hou | With one out in the 9th, Kent hits a 3-run homer to left field on the first pitch for the game's only scoring, bringing the Astros within a victory of their first pennant. The National League Championship Series was a Major League Baseball playoff series played from October 13 to 21 to determine the champion of the National Events 1009 - The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a Christian church in Jerusalem, is completely destroyed by the Fatimid Jeffrey Franklin Kent (born March 7, 1968 in Bellflower, California) is a Major League Baseball Second baseman for The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Minute Maid Park (formerly The Ballpark at Union Station, Enron Field, and Astros Field) is a ballpark in Houston, Texas Jason Derik Isringhausen (born September 7, 1972 in Brighton Illinois) is a Closing pitcher in Major League Baseball for the The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St |
| 2004 NLCS | Game 6, October 20 | Jim Edmonds, St. Louis | Busch Stadium | Dan Miceli, Houston | 4-4, 12th 1 out 1 on |
6-4 | 3-3 | In the very next game of the Astros-Cardinals series, Edmonds hits a 2-run homer to right field on an 0-1 pitch with one out in the 12th, tying the series. The National League Championship Series was a Major League Baseball playoff series played from October 13 to 21 to determine the champion of the National Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony James Patrick "Jim" Edmonds (born June 27, 1970 in Fullerton, California) is a left-handed Center fielder for The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Busch Memorial Stadium, or Busch Stadium was the home of the St Daniel Miceli (born September 9, 1970 in Newark, New Jersey) is former Major league baseball reliever. The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Miceli becomes the first pitcher to surrender two walk-off homers in the same postseason. |
| 2005 NLDS | Game 4, October 9 | Chris Burke, Houston | Minute Maid Park | Joey Devine, Atlanta | 6-6, 18th 1 out 0 on |
7-6 | 3-1 Hou | Burke homers to left field on a 2-0 pitch with one out in the 18th inning, sending the Astros to the NLCS for the second year in a row. The National League Division Series ( NLDS) the opening round of the 2005 National League playoffs began on Tuesday October 4, and ended on Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Christopher Allen Burke (born March 11, 1980 in) is a Major League Baseball player for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Minute Maid Park (formerly The Ballpark at Union Station, Enron Field, and Astros Field) is a ballpark in Houston, Texas Joseph Devine (born September 19, 1983 in Junction City, Kansas) is a Major League Baseball Relief pitcher for the Nearly six hours long, it is the longest game by both innings and time in postseason history, surpassing the 16-inning Game 6 (the final game) of the 1986 NLCS and the 5:49 14-inning game 4 of the previous year's ALCS noted above. The National League Championship Series pitted the New York Mets against the Houston Astros. The American League Championship Series was a Major League Baseball playoff series played between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees |
| 2006 ALCS | Game 4, October 14 | Magglio Ordóñez, Detroit | Comerica Park | Huston Street, Oakland | 3-3, 9th 2 out 2 on |
6-3 | 4-0 Det | With two outs in the bottom of the ninth, after back-to-back two-out singles by Craig Monroe and Plácido Polanco, Ordóñez crushes a 1-0 fastball high over the left-field bullpen to complete a Tigers sweep, giving them their first pennant in 22 years. The 2006 American League Championship Series ( ALCS) was the second round of the 2006 American League playoffs it began on October 10 Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Magglio Jose Ordóñez (ɔrˈdoʊnjɛz "or-DOH-nyez" in English is a Major League Baseball Right fielder and right-handed batter born on January 28 The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Comerica Park is an open air ballpark located in downtown Detroit Michigan. Huston Lowell Street (ˈçʲustən born August 2, 1983 in Austin, Texas) is a Relief pitcher for the Oakland Athletics The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Craig Keystone Monroe (born February 27 1977 in Texarkana, Texas) nicknamed "C-Mo" is a Major League Baseball Outfielder Plácido Enrique Polanco (pronounced ˈplɑsiːdoː ɛnˈriːke poːˈlɑŋkoː (born October 10 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Major |
| 2007 ALDS | Game 2, October 5 | Manny Ramírez, Boston | Fenway Park | Francisco Rodriguez, Los Angeles | 3-3, 9th 2 out 2 on |
6-3 | 2-0 Bos | With two out in the bottom of the 9th inning and two men on base, Ramirez hit a 1-0 pitch over the Green Monster, over the seats behind it, and onto Lansdowne Street behind Fenway Park. The American League Division Series ( ALDS) the opening round of the 2007 American League playoffs began on Wednesday October 3 and ended Events 869 - The Fourth Council of Constantinople is convened to decide about what to do about Patriarch Photius of Constantinople Manuel "Manny" Aristides Ramírez Onelcida (born May 30 1972 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) is a Dominican-American professional The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Francisco "Frankie" José Rodriguez (born January 7 1982 in Caracas, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball player The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. The Green Monster is the nickname of the thirty-seven-foot two-inch (11 |
All-Star Game
| Year | Batter | Date and Site | Pitcher | Final score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Ted Williams, AL (Boston) | July 8, Briggs Stadium | Claude Passeau, NL (Chicago) | 7-5 | With two men on and the AL one out away from defeat, Williams hits a 1-1 pitch off the right field press box for the junior circuit's sixth win in nine contests. The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the "Midsummer Classic" is an annual Baseball game between players from the National League Headline events of the year Joe Dimaggio hits in 56 consecutive games Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams ( August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) also nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Tiger Stadium (formerly Navin Field then Briggs Stadium is a Stadium located in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan. Claude William Passeau ( April 9 1909 - August 30 2003) was an American Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. He later says, "I just shut my eyes and swung. " It is the first All-Star game to be decided in the final inning. |
| 1955 | Stan Musial, NL (St. Louis) | July 12, Milwaukee County Stadium | Frank Sullivan, AL (Boston) | 6-5 | After being down 5-0 in the 7th inning, Musial's home run to right field on the first pitch of the 12th inning completes the NL's comeback; it is their fifth win in six years. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Brooklyn Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-3 Johnny Podres, MVP Stanley Frank Musial (born November 21, 1920) originally Stanisław Franciszek Musiał, (ˈmjuːziəl nicknamed "Stan the Man" and The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Milwaukee County Stadium (or just County Stadium in context was a ballpark in Milwaukee Wisconsin from 1953 to 2000 Franklin Leal Sullivan (Born January 23, 1930 in Hollywood California) is a former professional Baseball player. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. |
| 1964 | Johnny Callison, NL (Philadelphia) | July 7, Shea Stadium | Dick Radatz, AL (Boston) | 7-4 | With 2 on and 2 out in the 9th, Callison wins the game with a homer to right field. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: St Louis Cardinals over New York Yankees (4-3 Bob Gibson, MVP John Wesley Callison ( March 12 1939 – October 12 2006) was an American Right fielder in Major League Baseball The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death William A Shea Municipal Stadium, usually shortened to Shea Stadium or just Shea (ʃeɪ̪ is a Stadium located in the New York City borough Richard Raymond Radatz ( April 2 1937 &ndash March 16 2005) nicknamed "The Monster" or "Moose" was an American The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Willie Mays had tied the score earlier in the inning with a walk, stolen base, and run on Orlando Cepeda's single. Willie Howard Mays Jr (born May 6 1931 is a retired American Baseball player who played the majority of his career with the New York and San Francisco Giants Orlando Manuel Cepeda Pennes (born September 17 1937 in) is a former Major League Baseball First baseman. It is the NL's sixth win in the last seven decided games. |
Regular season (selected examples)
| Year | Batter | Date and Site | Pitcher | Final score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | Roger Connor, Troy Trojans | September 10, Albany | pitcher, Worcester | 8-7 | Trailing 7-4 with the bases loaded and two out in the bottom of the 9th, Connor hits the first grand slam in major league history for an 8-7 victory |
| 1938 | Gabby Hartnett, Chicago (NL) | September 28, Wrigley Field | Mace Brown, Pittsburgh | 6-5 | Hartnett's "Homer in the Gloamin'" helps the Cubs win the pennant over the Pirates |
| 1951 | Bobby Thomson, New York (NL) | October 3, Polo Grounds | Ralph Branca, Brooklyn | 5-4 | Thomson's "Shot Heard 'Round the World" gives the Giants a pennant-winning victory over the Dodgers in a 3-game playoff. Champions National League: Chicago White Stockings National League final standings Statistical leaders Roger Connor ( July 1, 1857 &ndash January 4, 1931) was a 19th century Major League Baseball player born in Waterbury Connecticut The Troy Trojans were a Major League Baseball team in the National League for four seasons from 1879 to 1882. Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. In the Sport of Baseball, a grand slam (or just slam for short is a Home run hit with all the bases occupied by baserunners, thereby Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Chicago Cubs (4-0 All-Star Game Charles Leo "Gabby" Hartnett ( December 20, 1900 - December 20, 1972) was an National Major League Baseball The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Wrigley Field is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago Mace Stanley Brown ( May 21, 1909 - March 24, 2002) was a Middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Headline Event of the Year Baseball's Shot Heard 'Round the World gives the New York Giants the National League Pennant in the third game of a best-of-three-games Robert Brown Thomson (born October 25, 1923 in Glasgow, Scotland) nicknamed The Staten Island Scot, is a Scottish The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's The Polo Grounds was the name given to four different Stadiums in Upper Manhattan, New York City used by Baseball 's New York Giants Ralph Theodore Joseph Branca (born January 6, 1926 in Mount Vernon New York) is a former Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA In Baseball, the " Shot Heard 'Round the World " is the term given to the Walk-off home run hit by New York Giants |
| 1956 | Roberto Clemente, Pittsburgh Pirates | July 25, Forbes Field | Chicago Cubs | 9-8 | Clemente's walk-off inside-the-park grand slam is the only walk-off inside-the-park grand slam in the history of Major League Baseball. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers (4-3 Don Larsen, MVP Roberto Clemente Walker (August 18 1934 &ndash December 31 1972 was a professional baseball player and a Major League Baseball Right fielder. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Forbes Field was a Baseball park in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1909 to 1971 The Chicago Cubs are a Professional Baseball franchise based in Chicago, Illinois. |
| 1957 | Hank Aaron, Milwaukee | September 23, Milwaukee County Stadium | Billy Muffett, St. Louis | 4-2 | Aaron's 2-out, 2-run shot in the bottom of the 11th clinches the Braves' first pennant since moving to Milwaukee. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Milwaukee Braves over New York Yankees (4-3 Lew Burdette, MVP Henry Louis "Hank" Aaron (born February 5 1934 in Mobile Alabama) nicknamed "Hammer" "Hammerin' Hank” or "Bad Henry” is a retired Events 1122 - Concordat of Worms. 1459 - Battle of Blore Heath, the first major battle of the English Milwaukee County Stadium (or just County Stadium in context was a ballpark in Milwaukee Wisconsin from 1953 to 2000 Billy Arnold Muffett ( September 21, 1930 &ndash June 15, 2008) was an American professional baseball player who pitched The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St |
| 1959 | Joe Adcock, Milwaukee | May 26, Milwaukee County Stadium | Harvey Haddix, Pittsburgh | 1-0 | Adcock's 3-run homer in the 13th inning (officially ruled a double due to a baserunning mistake) spoils Haddix' no-hitter. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers over Chicago White Sox (4-2 Larry Sherry, MVP Joseph Wilbur "Billy Joe" Adcock ( October 30 1927 - May 3 1999) was an American First baseman and right-handed Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Milwaukee County Stadium (or just County Stadium in context was a ballpark in Milwaukee Wisconsin from 1953 to 2000 Harvey Haddix Jr ( September 18, 1925 - January 8, 1994) was a Major League Baseball left-handed Pitcher who played with The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting Haddix had had a perfect game going into the 13th. A perfect game is defined by Major League Baseball as a game in which a Pitcher (or combination of pitchers pitches a victory that lasts a minimum |
| 1984 | Harold Baines, Chicago (AL) | May 9, Comiskey Park | Chuck Porter, Milwaukee | 7-6 | Baines' home run defeats the Brewers 7-6 in the 25th inning — the longest completed game in major league history, it took 8 hours 6 minutes, over two evenings, to complete. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Detroit Tigers over San Diego Padres (4-1 Alan Trammell, MVP Harold Douglas Baines (born March 15 1959 in Easton Maryland) is a former Right fielder and Designated hitter in Major League The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Comiskey Park (35th Street & Shields Avenue Chicago, Illinois) was the ballpark in which the Chicago White Sox played from 1910 to 1990 Charles William Porter ( January 12, 1956 in Baltimore Maryland) is a professional baseball player who played Pitcher in the Major Leagues from The Milwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, which plays in the Central Division of the National League |
| 1997 | Mark Smith, Pittsburgh | July 12, Three Rivers Stadium | John Hudek, Houston | 3-0 | Smith's "no-hitter home run" in the 10th secures the names of Francisco Córdova and Ricardo Rincón in history as the first pitchers to combine for a joint, extra-innings no-hitter. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Florida Marlins over Cleveland Indians (4-3 Liván Hernández, Mark Edward Smith (born May 7, 1970 in Pasadena California) is retired a Major League Baseball Outfielder. The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. Three Rivers Stadium was a Multi-purpose stadium located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania from 1970 to 2000 John Hudek (born on August 8, 1966 in Tampa Florida) is a former Major league pitcher The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Francisco Córdova (born April 26, 1972 in Veracruz Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave Mexico) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed Ricardo Rincón Espinoza (born April 13, 1970 in Cuitláhuac, Veracruz, Mexico) is a Relief pitcher for the New York [6] |
| 2002 | Scott Hatteberg, Oakland | September 4, McAfee Coliseum | Jason Grimsley, Kansas City | 12-11 | Hatteberg's home run gives the A's their 20th straight win, an American League record, after they blow an 11-0 lead. Champions Major League Baseball Regular Season Champions Other champions Caribbean World Series: Scott Allen Hatteberg (born December 14, 1969 in Salem Oregon) is an American Major League Baseball First baseman The Oakland Athletics are a professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. Events 476 - Romulus Augustus, last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, is deposed when Odoacer proclaims himself Jason Alan Grimsley (born August 7, 1967 in Cleveland Texas) was best known as a professional Relief pitcher. The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. |
| 2004 | Bill Mueller, Boston | July 24, Fenway Park | Mariano Rivera, New York | 11-10 | Mueller's two run shot caps a comeback which saw the Red Sox trailing their chief rivals 9-4 going into the bottom of the sixth inning when they scored 4 in the sixth and 3 in the ninth with a Yankee run in between. Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. William Richard Mueller (ˈmɪlɚ born March 17, 1971) is a former Major League Baseball Third baseman. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily. Mariano Rivera (born November 29, 1969 in Panama City, Panama) is a Professional baseball player The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. It is credited as the turning point of the Red Sox 2004 Championship season. |
| 2004 | Steve Finley, Los Angeles | October 2, Dodger Stadium | Wayne Franklin, San Francisco | 7-3 | Finley's grand slam clinches the NL West title for the Dodgers. Headline events of the year The Boston Red Sox win their first World Series since, ending the Curse of the Bambino. Steven Allen Finley (born March 12, 1965, in Union City Tennessee) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Dodger Stadium is a large outdoor ballpark in Los Angeles California at Chávez Ravine. Gary Wayne Franklin (born March 9, 1974 in Wilmington Delaware) is an American Major League Baseball pitcher for the independent York The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in, that currently play in the National League West Division. |
| 2006 | Adam Dunn, Cincinnati | June 30, Great American Ballpark | Bob Wickman, Cleveland | 9-8 | Dunn's grand slam caps a comeback which saw the Reds trailing their state rivals 7-0 going into the bottom of the 8th when they scored 4 in the 8th and 5 in the 9th with an Indian run in between. 2006 Major League Baseball season|2006 Nippon Professional Baseball season Headline Event of the Year The 2006 World Baseball Classic is a surprise success Adam Troy Dunn (born November 9, 1979 in Houston Texas) and nicknamed the "Big Donkey" is a Major League Baseball Outfielder The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati Ohio, USA Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Great American Ball Park is the home of Major League Baseball's Cincinnati Reds. Robert Joe Wickman (born February 6, 1969 in Green Bay Wisconsin) is a former Major League Baseball Relief pitcher. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. |
| 2006 | Nomar Garciaparra, Los Angeles Dodgers | September 18 Dodgers Stadium | Rudy Seanez San Diego | 11-10 | With Los Angeles trailing San Diego by a half game in the N.L. West and 9-5 in the bottom of the ninth with two weeks left in the regular season, the Dodgers hit four consecutive home runs in the 9th to tie the score. 2006 Major League Baseball season|2006 Nippon Professional Baseball season Headline Event of the Year The 2006 World Baseball Classic is a surprise success Anthony Nomar Garciaparra (ˈnoʊ̪mɑɹ ɡɑɹˈsiəˌpɑɹə born July 23 1973 in) is an American Baseball player who currently plays shortstop for the Los Angeles The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Dodger Stadium is a large outdoor ballpark in Los Angeles California at Chávez Ravine. Rudy Caballero Seánez (born October 20, 1968 in Brawley, California) is a Relief pitcher in Major League Baseball The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego California since their founding in 1969 The National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of the three divisions of Major League Baseball 's National League. Trailing 10-9 in the bottom of the 10th, Garciaparra hits a walk-off two run home run to give Los Angeles an 11-10 win and a half game lead over San Diego. Both teams go on to make the playoffs. |
| 2007 | Alex Rodriguez, New York (AL) | April 7, Yankee Stadium | Chris Ray, Baltimore | 10-7 | Rodriguez's feat ties Cy Williams and Vern Stephens for the most walk-off grand slams (three each) in major league history. The 2007 Major League Baseball season was the 107th since the initial co-existence of the American and National Leagues It began on April 1 Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (born July 27 1975 in New York New York) commonly nicknamed A-Rod, is an American Third baseman for the The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. Events 529 - First draft of Corpus Juris Civilis (a fundamental work in Jurisprudence) is issued by Eastern Roman Emperor The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. Christopher Thomas Ray (born January 12, 1982 in Tampa, Florida) is a Major League Relief pitcher for the Baltimore The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland. Fred "Cy" Williams ( December 21, 1887 - April 23, 1974) was a Major League Baseball player for the Chicago Cubs Vernon Decatur Stephens ( October 23, 1920 - November 3, 1968) was an American Shortstop in Professional baseball |
| 2007 | Jim Thome, Chicago (AL) | September 16, U.S. Cellular Field | Dustin Moseley, Los Angeles (AL) | 9-7 | Thome's two-run shot is his 500th career home run, making him the 23rd player to achieve the milestone. The 2007 Major League Baseball season was the 107th since the initial co-existence of the American and National Leagues It began on April 1 James Howard "Jim" Thome (ˈtʰoʊˌmeɪ born August 27 1970 in) is a Major League Baseball Designated hitter for the Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers US Cellular Field (formerly Comiskey Park is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago Illinois. Dustin Aaron Moseley (born December 26, 1981 in Texarkana Arkansas) is a Pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. In Major League Baseball, the 500 Home Run Club is an informal term applied to the group of players who have hit 500 or more career Home runs The first member of the This marks the first time in history that a player has reached the 500-homer mark with a walk-off shot. [7] |
| 2007 | Todd Helton, Colorado | September 18, Coors Field | Takashi Saito, Los Angeles (NL) | 9-8 | Todd Helton's emotional bottom of the ninth 2-strike, 2-out walkoff home run keeps the Rockies alive in the bid for the wild card and National League West titles. The 2007 Major League Baseball season was the 107th since the initial co-existence of the American and National Leagues It began on April 1 Todd Lynn Helton (born August 20, 1973 in Knoxville Tennessee) is the starting First baseman for the Colorado Rockies of The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Coors Field, located in Denver Colorado, is the home field of the National League 's Colorado Rockies. is an All-Star Relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is currently the team's closer, having played that role since. The Los Angeles Dodgers are a Major League Baseball team based in Los Angeles California, USA The Rockies go on to win 21 of 22 games into the postseason, sweeping the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS and the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLCS, and make their first World Series appearance in franchise history. The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The Arizona Diamondbacks (also referred to as the D-backs) are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix Arizona. For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. |
| 2008 | Ryan Zimmerman, Washington | March 30, Nationals Park | Peter Moylan, Atlanta | 3-2 | Zimmerman's solo homer lets the Nationals christen their new stadium with a win. The 2008 Major League Baseball season began on March 25 2008 in Tokyo Japan with the 2007 World Series champion Boston Red Sox defeating Ryan Wallace Zimmerman (born September 28, 1984 in Washington, North Carolina) is a baseball third baseman with the Washington Nationals The Washington Nationals is an American professional baseball team based in Washington D Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Nationals Park is the current ballpark for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball. Peter Michael Moylan (born December 2, 1978 in Attadale, Australia) is a Relief pitcher for the Atlanta Braves in [8] |
Other leagues
| Year | Batter | Event | Date and Site | Pitcher | Final score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Rich Cominski, Morrisville, Pennsylvania | Little League World Series | August 26, Williamsport, Pennsylvania | Tommy Trotman, Merchantville, New Jersey | 4-3 | Cominski leads off the 7th inning of the title game with a home run after the teams are tied following 6 regulation innings. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Brooklyn Dodgers over New York Yankees (4-3 Johnny Podres, MVP Morrisville (ˈmɒrɨsvɪl in General American; in Philadelphia accent; in fast speech the latter is often shortened to) is a Borough in Bucks The Little League World Series is a Baseball Tournament for children aged 11 12 and 13 years old Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Williamsport is a city in and the County seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania in the United States Merchantville is a Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States. Both batter and pitcher are regular catchers playing out of position - Cominski in right field due to an injured thumb, and Trotman due to the starter reaching the series limit for pitchers' innings. Cy Young threw out the first pitch of the tournament, two months before his death at age 88. Denton True "Cy" Young (March 29 1867 – November 4 1955 was an American Baseball player who pitched for five different major league [9] |
| 1996 | Warren Morris, LSU | College World Series | June 8, Rosenblatt Stadium | Robbie Morrison, Miami | 9-8 | Morris hits a two-out, two-run walk-off home run on the first pitch in the championship game, giving the LSU Tigers their 3rd CWS title; this is the only time the CWS has ended with a home run. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: New York Yankees over Atlanta Braves (4-2 John Wetteland, MVP Warren Morris (born January 11, 1974 in Alexandria Louisiana) is a former college and Major League Baseball player Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, generally known as Louisiana State University or LSU, is a public, Coeducational The College World Series or CWS is a Baseball Tournament held in Omaha Nebraska that is the culmination of the NCAA Division I Baseball Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium is a Baseball stadium in Omaha Nebraska, USA The University of Miami (also known as Miami of Florida, UM, or just The U) is a private non-sectarian University founded in 1925 The 1996 LSU Tigers baseball team won the NCAA national championship in one of the most memorable College World Series games in history |
| 2005 | Michael Memea, Ewa Beach, Hawaii | Little League World Series | August 28, Lamade Stadium | Christopher Garia, Willemstad, Curaçao | 7-6 | Memea hits a walk-off solo home run in the bottom of the seventh inning of the championship game, giving Hawaii the title over the defending champions from Curaçao. The 2005 Little League World Series took place between August 19 and August 28 in South Williamsport Pennsylvania. Ewa Beach (ˈεvə in English is a Census-designated place (CDP located in Ewa District and the City & County of Honolulu along the leeward coast of O{{okina}}ahu The State of Hawaii ( or həˈwaɪʔiː Hawaiian: Mokuāina o Hawaii) is a state in the United States located on an Archipelago in the The Little League World Series is a Baseball Tournament for children aged 11 12 and 13 years old Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Howard J Lamade Stadium is a Baseball Stadium in South Williamsport Pennsylvania. Willemstad is the territorial Capital of the Netherlands Antilles. Curaçao (ˈkjuːrəsaʊ in English Dutch: Curaçao, Papiamento: Kòrsou) is an Island in the southern Caribbean Sea, Hawaii had only been put into position for the dramatic extra-inning win with a furious three-run rally in the bottom of the sixth. [10] |
| 2007 | Ryo Kanekubo, Tokyo, Japan | Little League World Series | August 25, Lamade Stadium | Rudson Pietersz, Willemstad, Curaçao | 7-4 | In the championship game of the international bracket, Curaçao takes a 4-3 lead into the bottom of the sixth, but the Japan team responds by loading the bases for Kanekubo's shot, sending them to the title game the next day. The Little League World Series, held in South Williamsport Pennsylvania, was held August 17 through August 26. officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The Little League World Series is a Baseball Tournament for children aged 11 12 and 13 years old Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Howard J Lamade Stadium is a Baseball Stadium in South Williamsport Pennsylvania. Willemstad is the territorial Capital of the Netherlands Antilles. Curaçao (ˈkjuːrəsaʊ in English Dutch: Curaçao, Papiamento: Kòrsou) is an Island in the southern Caribbean Sea, [11] |
| 2007 | Dalton Carriker, Warner Robins, Georgia | Little League World Series | August 26, Lamade Stadium | Junsho Kiuchi, Tokyo, Japan | 3-2 | This time, the Japan team is the victim of a walk-off shot as Carriker hits a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth inning, giving the state of Georgia its second straight title and the U. Warner Robins is the 7th largest City in the US state of Georgia, located primarily in Houston County with a small portion in Peach County Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Howard J Lamade Stadium is a Baseball Stadium in South Williamsport Pennsylvania. officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. S. a third straight title. [12] |
Notes
- ^ http://www.wcnet.org/~dlfleitz/gs.htm
- ^ http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/news/2002/05/17/ultimate_grand_slams/
- ^ http://72.14.209.104/search?q=cache:UOTzyh3VIEsJ:newyork.yankees.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/nyy/news/nyy_gameday_recap.jsp%3Fymd%3D20030717%26content_id%3D431557%26vkey%3Drecap%26fext%3D.jsp%26c_id%3Dnya+Sayonara+Home+Run&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=4
- ^ http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/baseball/mlb/2001/worldseries/news/2001/10/31/game_four_ap/ CNNSI. com
- ^ http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=jeterde01 Baseball Almanac
- ^ Sporting News description and assertion of first combined extra-innings no hitter; Box score via Baseball Reference
- ^ Associated Press. "Thome's 500th homer gives White Sox 9-7 victory over Angels", ESPN.com, 2007-09-17. ESPNcom is the official website of ESPN and a division of ESPN Inc Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Retrieved on 2007-09-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec
- ^ Associated Press. "Nats' Zimmerman plays hero with game-winning shot in opener", ESPN.com, 2008-03-30. ESPNcom is the official website of ESPN and a division of ESPN Inc 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Retrieved on 2008-03-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor
- ^ Sheen, Jim. "Morrisville Little League Champion on Home Run", The Sporting News, 1955-09-07, p. Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) Events 1251 BC - A Solar eclipse on this date might mark the birth of legendary Heracles at Thebes Greece. 15.
- ^ Associated Press. "Memea's extra-inning HR lifts Hawaii to Little League title", USA Today, 2005-08-28. USA TODAY is a national American daily Newspaper published by the Gannett Company. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Retrieved on 2007-08-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital
- ^ Associated Press. "Kanekubo's grand slam sends Japan to LLWS final", ESPN. com, 2007-08-25. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1248 - The Dutch city of Ommen receives city rights and fortification rights from Otto III the Retrieved on 2007-08-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital
- ^ Associated Press. "Georgia crowned LLWS champs behind Carriker's 8th-inning jack", ESPN. com, 2007-08-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Retrieved on 2007-08-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital
External links
- Baseball-Reference.com Play Index - walk-off home runs which ended a postseason series
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