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| 1909 | The Cubs spoil the Pirates' debut at Forbes Field, 3-2. The new state-of-the-art ballpark, named for General John Forbes, an officer in the French and Indian War, is the first stadium made completely of steel and poured concrete. |
| 1948 | At Briggs Stadium, Indians right-hander Bob Lemon throws the first American League nighttime no-hitter, blanking the Tigers, 2-0. The Tigers' home was the last park in the Junior Circuit to install lights, adding illumination only two weeks ago. |
| 1995 |
At the Metrodome, Indians' designated hitter Eddie Murray collects his 3000th hit off Twins' right-hander Mike Trombley to become the 20th player to accomplish the feat. 'Steady Eddie' joins Pete Rose as only the second switch-hitter to reach the milestone.
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| 2007 | Making his major league debut in center field at Fenway Park, Jacoby Ellsbury becomes the first person from the Navajo tribe to play in the major leagues. The 23-year-old member of the Colorado River Indian Tribes, who will play a significant role in the Red Sox World Championship, batting .360 in 11 total postseason games, is put out by the catcher unassisted in his first big-league at-bat. |
4 Fact(s) Found