Friday April 22, 1988
In a losing effort against the Cleveland Indians at the Metrodome, Bert Blyleven tied a league record by beaning four Cleveland batters. Blyleven also hit the final batter he faced on the day.
He started on his record pace quickly, hitting Julio Franco on the second pitch of the game. He also hit Ron Kittle in the first inning. Both Franco and Kittle came around to score in the inning (along with just about every other member of the Cleveland lineup).
In all, it was a forgettable day for Bert Blyleven.
Bert made another run at history when he hit three Oakland A’s in the same inning on September 28 of the same year.
