Mark Hornbaker

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Name: Mark Hornbaker
Date registered: August 16, 2011

Latest posts

  1. This Day in D.C. Baseball History – Howard sets a new Major League Record — May 18, 2012
  2. Walter Johnson’s 18-inning complete game shutout — May 15, 2012
  3. Bam Bam Harper? — May 15, 2012
  4. This Day in D.C. Baseball History – Big Train gives up First Earned Run in 55 Innings — May 14, 2012
  5. UMPS CARE Charities Online Auction — May 8, 2012

Most commented posts

  1. Walter Johnson – Gone But Not Forgotten — 5 comments
  2. Washington D.C. Baseball History – Spring Training — 3 comments
  3. Looking Back on Jackie Robinson Day – Washington Senators were Behind the Times — 2 comments
  4. This Day in D.C. Baseball History – SHORT STILL STINKS — 1 comment
  5. Bam Bam Harper? — 1 comment

Author's posts listings

May 18

This Day in D.C. Baseball History – Howard sets a new Major League Record

May 18, 1968 Frank “”Hondo”” Howard blasts two home runs at Tiger Stadium to extend his streak to six consecutive games with a home run. The two home runs Howard hit off of the Tigers were his 9th and 10th home runs of the streak During a six game stretch from May 12, 1968 to …

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May 15

Walter Johnson’s 18-inning complete game shutout

On May 15, 1918 the Washington Senators’ pitcher Walter “Big Train” Johnson pitched a Major League Baseball record *18-inning complete game shutout, to defeat Claude “Lefty” T. Williams and the Chicago White Sox 1-0. The fans at Griffith Stadium were treated to one of the greatest pitching duels in baseball history. After 9-innings the game …

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May 15

Bam Bam Harper?

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The Question of the day. Did the kid on the left grow up to become the kid on the right?

May 14

This Day in D.C. Baseball History – Big Train gives up First Earned Run in 55 Innings

May 14, 1913 – Washington Senators’ Walter Johnson streak of consecutive shutout innings pitched ended at 55 2/3 innings. The Senators star pitcher gave up a run against the St. Louis Browns in the 4th inning of the game that was played at Sportsman’s Park. Johnson improved his record to 8-0 as the Senators outscored …

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May 08

UMPS CARE Charities Online Auction

UMPS CARE Charities was established by Major League Baseball (MLB) Umpires to provide financial, in-kind and emotional support for America’s youth and families in need. Through our youth-based programs, professional baseball umpires enrich the lives of at-risk youth and children coping with serious illness by providing memorable baseball experiences, supporting pediatric medical care, and raising …

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May 08

Remembering 1924 – Boston Red Sox 4, Washington Senators 2

Boston Red Sox 4, Washington Senators 2 The Boston Red Sox take the four game series three games to one over the Washington Senators. The Senators’ ace Walter Johnson gave up four earn runs on six base hits in nine innings as his record fell to 4-2. The Red Sox starter Howard Ehmke gave up …

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May 07

This Day in D.C. Baseball History – Zimmerman’s Hit Streak reaches 25 games

May 7, 2009 Los Angeles, California at Dodger Stadium 24 year-old Ryan Zimmerman extended his hit streak to 25 games as the Nationals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-9. Zimmerman extended the streak in the top of the first inning when he singled to center-field. For the night Zimmerman went 2 for 5 and scored …

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May 07

Remembering 1924 – Senators 5 Red Sox 4

Washington Senators 5, Boston Red Sox 4 Game Played on Wednesday, May 7, 1924 (D) at Fenway Park WAS A 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 – 5 13 0 BOS A 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 – 4 9 1 BATTING Washington Senators …

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May 06

Remembering 1924 – Red Sox 14 Senators 4

Boston Red Sox 14, Washington Senators 4 Game Played on Tuesday, May 6, 1924 (D) at Fenway Park WAS A 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 – 4 9 1 BOS A 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 9 x – 14 15 1 BATTING Washington Senators AB   R   H RBI      …

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May 05

Remembering 1924 – Red Sox 8 Senators 3

Boston Red Sox 8, Washington Senators 3 Game Played on Monday, May 5, 1924 (D) at Fenway Park WAS A 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 – 3 10 4 BOS A 0 1 2 1 2 0 2 0 x – 8 13 1 BATTING Washington Senators AB   R   H RBI      …

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