Today in baseball history, on April 8, 1987, Andre Dawson hit for the cycle and collected five hits, leading the Chicago Cubs to an 8-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Notable events include John McGraw’s protest in 1902 after being hit by pitches, and Steve Carlton striking out his 3,000th batter in 1981. The Cubs celebrate the birthdays of players including Zach McKinstry and Scott Kingery. Additionally, significant historical events occurred today, including Joan of Arc’s arrival at Orleans in 1429.
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