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1986: Billy Hatcher’s homer in the top of the 18th inning gave the Astros an 8-7 victory over the Cubs. The two teams played 14 innings the day before and used a major league record 53 players in the game.

1990: Bobby Thigpen set a major league record with his 47th save in the White Sox’s 4-2 victory over the Royals. Thigpen broke the record set by Dave Righetti of the Yankees in 1986.

2001: The Cardinals’ Bud Smith became the 16th rookie in modern history to throw a no-hitter and the second to do it to the Padres this season in St. Louis’ 4-0 win.