Dodgers History

Historic Trio

Mark Langill — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:17:51 +0000

May 17, 2008 – Chan Ho Park, Hong-Chih Kuo and Takashi Saito are the first trio from different Asian countries to pitch all nine innings of a Major League game. Blake DeWitt homered and Russell Martin added three hits in the Dodgers’ 6-3 victory over the Angels in Anaheim.

No No-No

Mark Langill — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:44:51 +0000

May 15, 1965 – The Dodgers manage only one hit off Chicago’s Dick Ellsworth, but Al Ferrara’s three-run home run as a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning gives Los Angeles a 3-1 victory over the Cubs at Dodger Stadium. Los Angeles starter Claude Osteen and relievers Bob Miller and Jim Brewer checked the Cubs on eight hits. The first opponent to no-hit the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium was Montreal’s Dennis Martinez (perfect game, 7/28/91).

Fernando Goes 8-0

Mark Langill — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:28:57 +0000

Rookie Fernando Valenzuela becomes the first Major Leaguer to win the first eight starts of his career since Dave Ferris of the 1945 Boston Red Sox. Valenzuela beats the Montreal Expos, 3-2, giving him an 8-0 record and 0.50 ERA with five shutouts.

Newcombe One-Hitter

Mark Langill — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:38:54 +0000

May 10, 1955 - Brooklyn Dodger ace Don Newcombe allowed only one baserunner and pitched a one-hit shutout in a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Chicago’s Wrigley Field. Newcombe started the 1955 season with an 18-1 record in helping Brooklyn win the pennant and World Series.

Navy Relief Game

Mark Langill — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:10:17 +0000

May 8, 1942 – At Ebbets Field, the first twilight game in 24 years is played as the Dodgers beat the Giants, 7-6. Nearly $60,000 is raised for the Navy Relief Fund as all proceeds are donated and everyone, including ballplayers and umpires, pays their way into the park.

Campy Night

Mark Langill — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:35:46 +0000

May 7, 1959 – The Dodgers and New York Yankees staged an exhibition game at the Los Angeles Coliseum to benefit Roy Campanella, who was paralyzed in an auto accident prior to the 1958 season. More than 93,000 fans pay tribute to the Dodgers’ three-time National League MVP. The game was temporarily stopped in the fifth inning so the Coliseum lights could be dimmed and fans struck matches in silent prayer for Campanella, who was pushed in his wheelchair onto the field by former teammate Pee Wee Reese.

Hooton Trade

Mark Langill — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:31:23 +0000

May 2, 1975 – In a trade nicknamed “The Great Arm Robbery,” the Dodgers acquired right-hander Burt Hooton from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for pitchers Geoff Zahn and Eddie Solomon. Hooton was 0-2 with an 8.18 ERA with the Cubs in 1975, but with L.A. went 18-7, including 12 consecutive victories at the end of the season. In 10 seasons with the Dodgers, Hooton went 112-84 with a 3.14 ERA.

The Longest Tie

Mark Langill — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:44:50 +0000

May 1, 1920 – The Brooklyn Dodgers and Boston Braves set a MLB record by playing 26 innings of a game that ended in a 1-1 tie due to darkness at Braves Field. The starting pitchers lasted the entire afternoon – Boston’s Joe Oeschger and Brooklyn’s Leon Cadore.

Drysdale vs. Marichal

Mark Langill — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:03:36 +0000

April 29, 1965 – In a matchup of Hall of Fame pitchers, Don Drysdale outdueled Juan Marichal in a 2-1 victory at Dodger Stadium. Drysdale enjoyed a banner season in 1965, winning 23 games as a pitcher and tying a career-high with seven home runs at the plate.

Monday Saves Flag

Mark Langill — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:21:24 +0000

April 25, 1976 – Cubs center fielder Rick Monday saved the American flag from being burned by two protestors in the outfield at Dodger Stadium during a Sunday afternoon game. His actions become the lasting image of the country’s bicentennial celebration and the Dodgers trade for Monday after the season.