SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco Giants extended their perfect start to the season with a commanding 5-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Candlestick Park, but the game will be remembered just as much for the fireworks on the field as for the ones in the batter’s box. Floyd Youmans was dominant on the mound, throwing 7.1 scoreless innings while striking out nine, but his efforts were overshadowed by a bench-clearing brawl in the eighth...
In an era where complete games are becoming increasingly rare, Chris Nabholz and Mark Guthrie turned back the clock in a pitching duel for the ages. Both starters went deep into the game, combining for over 19 innings of work in a tense battle that saw the Pittsburgh Pirates edge out the Kansas City Royals 2-1 in 12 innings. Nabholz Goes the Distance for Pittsburgh Chris Nabholz, the Pirates' left-hander, delivered an extraordinary 10-inning...
The 300-save milestone is a benchmark that only the most reliable and dominant closers reach, and now Bryan Harvey has joined the club. On March 31, 1995, in a tense 2-1 extra-inning victory over the Kansas City Royals, Harvey entered in the bottom of the 11th and did what he’s done for nearly a decade—shut the door. Striking out two in the process, he collected his 300th career save, securing yet another chapter in his storied career as...
The first week of the 1995 season has provided no shortage of drama, with walk-off wins, dominant pitching performances, and offensive explosions shaping the early storylines. Here’s a breakdown of the latest action. March 30, 1995: Williams and Erickson Lead Cardinals to Victory Matt Williams put on a show for the St. Louis Cardinals, going a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate against the Chicago White Sox. His day included 2 home runs, 2 RBIs, 3...