On April 8, 2016, the Cardinals set an MLB record with three pinch hit homers in a game. How much do you remember about that day, and how much do you remember about other historic pinch hitters?
Bob Rose is the VP for digital content at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
In a game that started on Sept. 11, 1974, the Cardinals beat the Mets 4-3 in the longest non-tie game in Major League history. Listen to our original report from that game.
Ready to write a Willie McGee story, Rick Hummel found himself sitting in the third-base box seats behind an overweight gentleman who was enjoying some libations.
You never have heard Wrigley Field so quiet as it was on June 23, 2002. Fans from both sides still were reeling over the news of Darryl Kile’s death the day before.
On June 10, 1944, the Cardinals set a record by stranding 18 runners against the Reds. In the same game, they would face Joe Nuxhall, the youngest person ever to play in the majors.
On June 16, 1964, Lou Brock showed what a difference he could make. The team hooped and hollered and celebrated after moving into ninth place. There would be more celebrating in the weeks, months and years ahead.
On June 7, 1981, the Cardinals acquired one of the most colorful characters in team history, getting Joaquin Andujar shortly after he poured a carton of milk on his head following a tough loss.
"Want a beer?" Whitey asked Rick Hummel. "Hell, I can have one. I’m not managing any more."
