Tag Archives: Grand Slams

Uribe Hits Two Dingers in 2nd Inning; Giants Set Modern-Era Pitching Mark

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Dean

Yesterday, I covered the San Francisco Giants’ pitching staff tying the modern-era record for 16 consecutive games for giving up three runs or less. Wednesday night, the Giants made it 17 in a row after a 13-0 whitewashing of the Chicago Cubs at … Continue reading →

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Marlins Set 2 Franchise Records as Volstad Makes Quick Work of Pathetic Cardinals

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Dean

Chris Volstad surrendered only five hits in a complete-game shutout of the St. Louis Cardinals Monday afternoon. The game, which was a make-up of a rainout on August 8, clocked in at 1 hour and 52 minutes, beating the old … 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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