This week in Pittsburgh Pirates history -
May 4
1954 In a contest
delayed 12 minutes by snow, the Braves, thanks to Warren Spahn's six-hitter,
move out of last place when the team beats the Pirates and former teammate Max
Surkont, 6-1. The temperature in Milwaukee is reported to have dropped 37º
during the game.
May 5
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| Ron Necciai |
1958 Behind by ten runs entering the
final frame, the Giants score nine times in an unforgettable 11-10 loss to
Pittsburgh. With the bases loaded, pinch-hitter Don Taussig pops out to end
both the game and San Francisco's amazing attempted comeback at Seals Stadium.
1980 For pushing
his glove in the face of umpire Gerry Crawford, Bill Madlock is suspended for
15 days and fined $5,000 by National League president Chub Feeney. The fiery
Pirates' infielder became upset after being called out on strikes with the
bases loaded in the fifth inning of the Bucs' 2-1 victory over Montreal four
days ago.
May 6
 |
| Cliff Chambers |
1906 At Pittsburgh's
Exposition Park, the Pirates become the first team to cover the grass to
prevent it from getting wet during a rain storm. A canvas tarp is used to keep
the infield dry for tomorrow's contest against the Cubs.
1951 In the second
game of a doubleheader at Braves Field, Cliff Chambers pitches the second
no-hitter in Pirates' history in Boston. The Pirates' southpaw walks eight batters in
the 3-0 victory.
May 7
 |
| Glenn Wright |
1925 Pirates'
shortstop Glenn Wright catches Jim Bottomley's line drive, doubles up Jimmy
Cooney at second and tags Rogers Hornsby coming from first to complete an unassisted
triple play in a 10-9 loss to the Cardinals.
1941 Pirates'
outfielder Lloyd Waner, known as Little Poison, is traded to the Braves for
pitcher Nick Strincevich. Boston will trade the future Hall Fame outfielder to
the Reds on June 12 for right-hander Johnny Hutchings.
May 8
1929 Giants'
hurler Carl Hubbell becomes the first left-hander in 13 seasons to throw a
no-hitter when he beats the Pirates, 11-0. The 26-year old southpaw, in only
his second season in the majors, will post an 18-6 record.
1992 Butch Henry
becomes the first player to stroke an inside-the-park home run for his first
hit in the major leagues. The historic homer, which is thrown by Doug Drabek of
the Pirates, will be the only one the Astros hurler will ever hit during his
seven year career.
May 9
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| Ralph Kiner |
1950 In a 10-5
victory over Brooklyn at Forbes Field, Pirates slugger Ralph Kiner hits two
home runs, including his second grand slam in four games. The future Hall of
Famer, who will collect eight career homers with the bases juiced, also cleared
the bases with a round-tripper on May 6 off Giants' right-hander Clint Hartung.
1967 Wearing his familiar uniform #9,
Roger Maris hits his first National League home run on the ninth day of the
month in seat 9 of section 9. The right-fielder's sixth-inning round-tripper
off Woodie Fryman contributes to the Cardinals' 6-3 victory over Pittsburgh at
Forbes Field.
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