Category Archives: Home Run

Joe Mather’s Double Dingers Lead Redbirds to Victory in Game 1

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Dean

Joe Mather became the first Redbird to homer twice in a playoff game. The Memphis Redbirds outfielder also knocked in three runs Wednesday, powering the St. Louis Cardinals Triple-A team to a 7-5 victory over the Oklahoma City RedHawks in … Continue reading →

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Jim Thome Nines Wild!

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Dean

Jim Thome, the Minnesota Twins 40-year old DH, hit two home runs to pass Mark McGuire for ninth on the all-time HR list. As if that wasn’t enough, Thome snagged two walks against the Texas Rangers Saturday afternoon passing Frank Thomas for, you guessed it, the ninth spot on … Continue reading →

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Chase Utley: Humidor Proof

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Dean

Chase Utley hit a grand slam and knocked in six runs last night in the Philadelphia Phillies 12-11 win over the Colorado Rockies. The only other time Utley had six RBI also came against the Rox on May 26, 2008, … Continue reading →

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Replay History: Brian McCann’s Dinger is 1st Walkoff HR

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Dean

Brian McCann becomes a footnote in MLB Replay history as his two-run homer becomes the first to decide a game since MLB instituted the replay review two years ago yesterday. The Atlanta Braves overcame a 6-1 deficit to the Florida … Continue reading →

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