Today in Baseball History
On this day, Babe Ruth became the first major leaguer to hit 600 career home runs in 1931 as the Yankees defeated the Browns, 11-7. Other notable events include Ted Lyons’ no-hitter in 1926, Phil Niekro ending Steve Carlton’s winning streak in 1972, and Ichiro Suzuki achieving his 4,000th hit in 2013. The Cubs also have a rich history on this date, with significant games and performances from players like Andre Dawson and the Reuschel brothers. Celebrating birthdays today are several notable players, including Karl Rhodes.
