They Sure Are Grand, The Slams
The Mets hit two grand slams in one inning last night against the Chicago Cubs. Floyd, then Beltran. It's the first time that two grand slams have been hit in one inning since Fernando Tatis, then of the St. Louis Cardinals, did it all by himself back in June of 1999. That's right: Fernando hit two grand slams in one inning, both off Chan Ho Park of the LA Dodgers. Hadn't been done before, and sure hasn't been done since.
I happened to be at Dodger Stadium that fateful night in 1999 (thanks, Hollywood Max), and even the Dodger fans had to offer up the applause to Fernando.
I always feel a sense of disappointment when the game I go to doesn't result in a no-hitter, but two grand slams in one inning by one player... well, that's rarer.
So up your ass, no-hitters.
posted by Dan G @ 8:56 AM
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I remember have fond memories of that night at Dodger Stadium and that whole weekend. Do you remember having one of those super heart attack hot doges at Johnnie's on Sepulveda? That seems many lifetimes ago now. ...Btw: Don't look now, but the Atlanta Braves are streaking. I have this uneasy feeling that the NL East will be a lot closer before the end of the regular season. Hopefully Willie can keep the team focussed.
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