jul 18, 1987 - Don Mattingly's Ties Dale Long's Major League Record of Hitting a Home Run in 8 consecutive games
Description:
Mattingly's streak set the American League record with his seventh straight game with a home run on July 17 vs. Texas. Mattingly tied Long the next day with a solo shot in the fourth off the Rangers' Jose Guzman before being held in the park on July 19 despite a 2-for-4 night at the plate in Texas.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 18, 1987
Now
~ 39 years ago