May 18
1967 – Riot ensued on the homer
After a homer that hit the foul pole by Houston Astros outfielder Jim Wynn in the first inning almost caused a riot during a 6-2 win for the Astros. San Francisco Giants Manager Herman Franks and umpire Shag Crawford almost agree that the ball was foul, and by the end, another riot started after fellow Astros player Ollie Brown was tossed for something he didn’t say.
What else happened on this day?
1897
Bill Joyce of the New York Giants hit four triples in a game in an 11-5 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This is only the second time in MLB history this feat has been accomplished and that record still remains.
1933
For the first time in MLB history, it is announced that there will be an All-Star game that will be taking place on July 6th at Comiskey Park.
May 19
1985 – Jim Pankovits’ career day
In what was a short lived career, Astros infielder Jim Pankovits had the best day of his career during a 7-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals, racking up four hits, including a home run and two doubles.
What else happened on this day?
1910
Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young wins his 500th career game. He became the first, and still the only, pitcher in MLB history to reach this feat.
2004
At 45-years-old, San Diego Padres pitch hitter Julio Franco becomes the oldest player in MLB history to hit a home run during their 6-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves.