EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2006 Since this time of the offseason is fairly slow for baseball, it's a good opportunity to reminisce. What I propose is to collect a list of classic games in Major League Baseball. We all know about the postseason games. What about the regular season games? Post whatever games come to mind and maybe we'll collect a list. http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B05170CHN1979.htm Ever get the feeling the wind is blowing out? The Phils led this one 21-9 at one point before the Cubs finally tied the game in the eighth inning. Both starters combined to last two thirds of an inning. http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B06080PHI1989.htm After the Pirates score 10 runs in the first, announcer Jim Rooker states "If we lose this, I'll walk home." Rooker conducted a 300 mile charity walk following the season. Steve Jeltz entered the season with one home run in 1,383 career at bats. He homered from both sides of the plate. http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B08210LAN1990.htm The Phils trailed 11-1 after 7 innings and 11-3 after 8, but scored 9 runs in the top of the ninth to win. http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B07040ATL1985.htm This game on July 4 started 90 minutes late due to rain. Another rain storm created another 41 minute delay in the third. The Mets led 7-4 in the eighth before the Braves plated four. The Mets tied the game in the ninth. The Mets scored two in the thirteenth on Howard Johnson's home run, but Terry Harper tied the game in the bottom of the inning with a two out, two run home run of his own. Eighteenth inning, the Mets score a run. Two quick outs in the bottom of the inning bring up Rick Camp, the Braves' pitcher. The Braves were out of pinch hitters and relievers. Coming into the 1985 season, Camp held an .062 career batting average with no home runs and five career RBIs. So naturally Camp homered to continue the game. The Mets responded by scoring five off an exhausted Camp in the next frame. The Braves scored two in the bottom, and had two runners on for Rick Camp, who struck out. The game ended at 3:55am. At 4:01, the Braves proceeded with their scheduled fireworks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2006 http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B06100SFN1997.htm Kevin Brown misses a perfect game by only a hit batter in the 8th inning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2006 http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B09140TOR1987.htm Blue Jays set a major-league record with 10 home runs in an 18-3 pasting of the Orioles. http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B05070SEA1992.htm First real sign that 1992 was going to be a special year. Jays trailed Seattle 7-1 after five innings, but scored 2 in the 7th and took the lead for good in the 9th on a Dave Winfield grand slam. http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B09240CLE1988.htm http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B09300TOR1988.htm As close as you'll ever see someone get to Johnny Vander Meer's record of consecutive no-hitters. Dave Stieb lost BOTH of these no-hitters with two out in the ninth inning. I wanted to post one of my personal favourites from history, the double no-hitter thrown by Fred Toney and Hippo Vaughn in 1917, but Retrosheet doesn't have it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vivalaultra 0 Report post Posted November 19, 2006 The best no-hitter in baseball history...in my...opinion, of course... Roy Oswalt starts off, but his groin falls off and he has to leave, so Pete Munro comes in and walks a few guys, but doesn't give up a hit. Neither do Kirk Saarloos, Brad Lidge, Octavio Dotel, or Billy Wagner. I remember Lance Berkman made a Hell of a diving catch on...Matsui, I think to preserve it. I wish I could find a video of this game somewhere. It was great. http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B06110NYA2003.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2006 I wanted to post one of my personal favourites from history, the double no-hitter thrown by Fred Toney and Hippo Vaughn in 1917, but Retrosheet doesn't have it. I can get ahold of a pdf file from Proquest. Here's a trivia question. Who drove in the winning run of that game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2006 I'm pretty sure it was Jim Thorpe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted November 20, 2006 Nolan Ryan Headlock and Pound of Robin Ventura. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2006 I'm pretty sure it was Jim Thorpe. Correct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vivalaultra 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2006 Nolan Ryan Headlock and Pound of Robin Ventura. I have a signed copy of that. Nolan signed it "Don't mess with Texas-Nolan Ryan". He's cool...and he makes good steaks. Very lean cuts of meat, those. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2006 I couldn't copy the link, but I am adding the Yankees vs. California Angels game from July 25, 1993. I was 7, and tt was the first game I ever went to. The Angels scored 8 runs in the 2nd inning, and the Yankees chopped away at the lead until they won the game in the bottom of the 9th, 9-8. Mod Note: http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B07250NYA1993.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2006 For games I've seen in person the one that always first comes to mind is the A's 20th straight win in 2002, blowing an 11-0 lead and then winning on a Scott Hatteberg homerun. Two games that I just remembered that I always meant to track down that were from 1988. A's played back-to-back games that went 16 innings, both games won by Mark McGwire homeruns. 7/3/88 A's at Blue Jays 7/4/88 A's at Indians Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2006 I'm pretty sure it was Jim Thorpe. Correct. But who gave up that run? The answer of course, is Jesse Orosco. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2006 I'm pretty sure it was Jim Thorpe. Correct. But who gave up that run? The answer of course, is Jesse Orosco. A point for the max. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2006 They could make a dvd set of nothing but Phillies/Cubs slugfests. Schmidt's Four Home Run Game: http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B04170CHN1976.htm Obviously this doesn't exist on tape/radio. Almost the greatest comeback of all time, as the Cubs lead 25-6 at one point and hold on to win 26-23. http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B08250CHN1922.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2006 Puckett goes 6 for 6 against the Brewers retrosheet.org Puckett with the Twins last cycle, and Blyleven's 3,000 Strikeout. My brother was at this game. retrosheet.org Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MillenniumMan831 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2006 Here's the Indians coming back from 12 down to beat the Mariners in 2001: http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B08050CLE2001.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingPK 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2006 (edited) http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B10180HOU2004.htm The forgotten gem of the 2004 postseason. This game started nearly THREE HOURS after the Sox/Yankees game 5, but since that game took a week to get done, it got shuffled to FX for most of the country so they missed a damn good pitching duel. Fortunately, Ortiz's game winning hit dropped in after 54 innings and the rest of the country got to see Jeff Kent's walk-off in the 9th. There were nine baserunners total in the game. NINE. Edited November 26, 2006 by KingPK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2006 Anyone have Yankees vs Jays last year when Randy Johnson got tossed out in the second inning at the SkyDome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2006 "El Presidente, el perfecto!" http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B07280LAN1991.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2006 Anyone have Yankees vs Jays last year when Randy Johnson got tossed out in the second inning at the SkyDome. http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B09160TOR2005.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vivalaultra 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2006 http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B10180HOU2004.htm The forgotten gem of the 2004 postseason. This game started nearly THREE HOURS after the Sox/Yankees game 5, but since that game took a week to get done, it got shuffled to FX for most of the country so they missed a damn good pitching duel. Fortunately, Ortiz's game winning hit dropped in after 54 innings and the rest of the country got to see Jeff Kent's walk-off in the 9th. There were nine baserunners total in the game. NINE. Damn straight. I was at that game. That is why even though Brandon Backe has a career ERA somewhere around 4.50, he'll always be Mr. Clutch in Houston. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2006 Here's the Indians coming back from 12 down to beat the Mariners in 2001: http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B08050CLE2001.htm I remember that game very clearly...It was ESPN Sunday Night, and as the M's lead got bigger and the game got later, I had one of those "funny feelings" about the game, and boldy told my brother that Cleveland would come back. I can also remember having that feeling: -After the Yanks went up 3-0 on Boston in '04, it didn't feel right, something was wrong and it seemed like it was just becoming too easy. -Before the 4th quarter in the 2002 playoff game, Giants vs. 49ers the historic collapse which included TO dragging a helpless Jason Sehorn into the endzone with him -After Atlanta took the first two in the '96 World Series, I told my dad that the Yankees would definitely win it in 6 -During the rain delay in the early innings of David Cone's perfect game in 1999, the announcers were kidding about how it would be a shame to lose a perfecto (it was like the 3rd inning) and I simply said that he was going to get it. -After I knew that the 2003 ALCS was destined to go seven, before game six was even played. I got the same feeling when the horribly slumping Aaron Boone got up to the plate in the 2003 ALCS Game 7. These are the ones off the top of my head, I know there have been more instances... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2006 http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B09230CIN2005.htm David Bell's two run home run caps off an improbable comeback. http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B07281PIT2001.htm Bottom of the ninth. Two outs, no one on base, Astros lead 8-2. Guess what happens next (Hint: Brian Giles is due up 7th). That's as good a theme as any. Every one of the following games ended with a two out grand slam to give the home team a one run victory. http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B05170BAL1996.htm http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B06210DET1988.htm http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B08290CAL1986.htm http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B04130SEA1985.htm http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B04221CLE1973.htm http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B05010SLN1979.htm http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B04130PHI1983.htm http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B08310TEX1984.htm http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B08110SLN1970.htm http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B08310CHN1963.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2006 http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B09230CIN2005.htm That's as good a theme as any. Every one of the following games ended with a two out grand slam to give the home team a one run victory. http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B05170BAL1996.htm http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B06210DET1988.htm http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B08290CAL1986.htm http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B04130SEA1985.htm http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B04221CLE1973.htm http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B05010SLN1979.htm http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B04130PHI1983.htm http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B08310TEX1984.htm http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B08110SLN1970.htm http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B08310CHN1963.htm I think you missed Jason Giambi's grand slam against Minnesota from May 2002 in extra innings, although that may have come with 1 out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2006 http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B05170NYA2002.htm I missed it because I had a list from the 2000 edition of Total Baseball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2006 http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B08240BAL1983.htm Note Sakata 2b, c. That was Sakata's first and only MLB appearance behind the plate. He was pressed into service after Joe Altobelli pinch hit for his backup catcher in the 9th. This game is also notable for its record setting 10th inning. Cliff Johnson led off with a single and Barry Bonnard walked. Tippy Martinez came in and, possibly taking into account the second baseman he was throwing to behind the plate, devised a new strategy of letting guys get to first base and then picking them off. Martinez picked off three runners in one inning, still an MLB record. Cal Ripken led off and homered to tie the game in the bottom of the 10th. With two outs, the Orioles won the game on a three run home run by...Lenn Sakata (career slugging pct.: .330). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smues Report post Posted December 16, 2006 Martinez picked off three runners in one inning, still an MLB record. Well it'd be kind of hard to pick off four runners in an inning... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted December 16, 2006 Martinez picked off three runners in one inning, still an MLB record. Well it'd be kind of hard to pick off four runners in an inning... I guess I can say it is still unmatched, then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JHawk 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2006 Will have to edit in the retrosheet link later since the computer at work doesn't allow for right clicking ( ) but... August 5, 2001 - The Cleveland Indians, down to the Seattle Mariners 14-2 going into the bottom of the seventh, score 12 times in three innings to tie it before winning it in 11. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smues Report post Posted December 19, 2006 Will have to edit in the retrosheet link later since the computer at work doesn't allow for right clicking ( ) but... August 5, 2001 - The Cleveland Indians, down to the Seattle Mariners 14-2 going into the bottom of the seventh, score 12 times in three innings to tie it before winning it in 11. Here's the Indians coming back from 12 down to beat the Mariners in 2001: http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/B08050CLE2001.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
