It happened on this day in:
1952: Both starting pitchers wound up in the same hospital from injuries suffered in a game at Crosley Field. Cincy starter Frank Hiller suffered a broken nose and spike wounds in a first-base collision with Richie Ashburn in the first inning. Phillie starter Curt Simmons later joined him, when he took a line drive off the back of his wrist in the third inning.1961: Art Mahaffey throws a one-hit, 6-0 win over Chicago, ending a personal 10-game losing streak. The only hit was a single by Ron Santo, the second batter of the game.
2000: Bruce Chen gives up a first-inning grand slam to Cincinnati's Alex Ochoa. It's the record-setting 142nd slam of the year in the majors.
2002: Randy Wolf hits his first major league home run on his 26th birthday. He also picks up the win with 8 shutout innings.
Phillies Transactions on this Day
1954: Lost Jim Konstanty on waivers to New York (AL)1999: Released Ken Ryan
2006: Traded cash to Pittsburgh for Jose Hernandez
2018: Traded Felix Paulino to Chicago (AL) for Luis Avilan