On July 16, 1897, Cap Anson reached 3,000 hits, becoming the first major leaguer to achieve this milestone. In 1902, John McGraw was appointed manager of the New York Giants. Ed Summers pitched a record-setting 18-inning scoreless game in 1909. Babe Ruth hit his 30th home run in 1920, a season where he finished with 54. Joe DiMaggio had a 56-game hitting streak in 1941, while Leo Durocher became Brooklyn's manager in 1948. Numerous significant games and player achievements occurred throughout the years, illustrating key moments in baseball history.
On July 16, 1897, Chicago's Cap Anson became the first major leaguer to reach 3,000 hits, achieving this milestone with a single off Baltimore's George Blackburn.
In 1909, Ed Summers of the Detroit Tigers pitched all 18 innings of a 0-0 tie against the Washington Senators, marking the longest scoreless game in American League history.
Joe DiMaggio extended his hitting streak to 56 games on July 16, 1941, contributing to the New York Yankees' 10-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians.
In 1997, Kevin Brown pitched his first career one-hitter, leading Florida to a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, with a strong performance that included striking out eight batters.
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