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On this day in 2012, @Nationals OF @Bharper3407 made his @MLB debut, hitting a go-ahead sac-fly in the ninth inning.
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On this day in 2004, @mikepiazza31 of the @Mets hit his 351st HR as a C, passing #CarltonFisk for the @MLB record.
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On this day in 1976, @Cubs CF #RickMonday saved an American flag from being burned by two fans at @Dodgers Stadium.
On this day in 1894, @Phillies 3B #LaveCross hit the first cycle in franchise history, as they beat the Grooms 22-5.
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On this day in 1984, @PeteRose_14 collected the 4,000th hit of his career, playing for the #Expos at the time.
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On this day in 1917, #BabeRuth pitched a 3-hitter for the @RedSox against the @Yankees on #OpeningDay.
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On this day in 1962, the @Mets played the @Cardinals in the first game in franchise history, losing 11-4.
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On this day in 1989, Ken Griffey Jr hit his first MLB HR, doing so on the @Mariners on the first pitch thrown to him.
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On this day in 1961, President John F. Kennedy threw out the fastest first pitch ever, doing so at Griffith Stadium.
On this day in 1947, Jackie Robinson signed a contract with the @Dodgers, making him the first black MLB player ever.
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On this day in 1994, Michael Jordan collected his first 2 hits of his pro baseball career for a @whitesox AA team.
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On this day in 1963, @BaseballHall catcher Yogi Berra appears on @GeneralHospital as brain surgeon Dr Lawrence Berra.
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