On this day in MLB history: August 27
The best line on file for August 27: Byron Buxton, 4-for-5, 3 HR, 5 RBI in 2017. Monte Pearson threw a no-hitter on this day in 1938, one of 2 rare feats on August 27. Born on August 27: Patrick Wisdom, Cameron Weston, Jim Thome and 54 more.
Multi-homer games on August 27
| Year | Player | Game | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Byron Buxton | MIN vs TOR | 4-for-5, 3 HR, 5 RBI |
| 2010 | Jay Bruce | CIN vs CHC | 3-for-3, 3 HR, 5 RBI |
| 2002 | Barry Bonds | SF vs COL | 4-for-4, 3 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2026 | Jackson Chourio | MIL vs NYM | 4-for-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2025 | Byron Buxton | MIN vs TOR | 2-for-5, 2 HR, 2 RBI |
| 2025 | Davis Schneider | TOR vs MIN | 2-for-3, 2 HR, 2 RBI |
| 2025 | Jurickson Profar | ATL vs MIA | 2-for-3, 2 HR, 2 RBI |
| 2025 | Rafael Devers | SF vs CHC | 4-for-4, 2 HR, 5 RBI |
| 2024 | Ezequiel Tovar | COL vs MIA | 3-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2021 | Yasmani Grandal | CHW vs CHC | 4-for-6, 2 HR, 8 RBI |
| 2021 | Patrick Wisdom | CHC vs CHW | 2-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2020 | Jesse Winker | CIN vs MIL | 3-for-3, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2020 | Manny Machado | SD vs SEA | 3-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2019 | Yordan Alvarez | HOU vs TB | 3-for-5, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2019 | Yadier Molina | STL vs MIL | 3-for-3, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
Most strikeouts by a pitcher on August 27
| Year | Player | Game | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Madison Bumgarner | SF vs CHC | 6 IP, 12 K, 1 ER |
| 2009 | A.J. Burnett | NYY vs TEX | 6 IP, 12 K, 3 ER |
| 2006 | Dan Haren | ATH vs TEX | 7 IP, 12 K, 3 ER |
| 2026 | Chris Sale | ATL vs LAD | 9 IP, 11 K, 0 ER |
| 2024 | Sean Manaea | NYM vs ARI | 6.2 IP, 11 K, 3 ER |
| 2022 | Rich Hill | BOS vs TB | 7 IP, 11 K, 0 ER |
| 2019 | Luis Castillo | CIN vs MIA | 6 IP, 11 K, 5 ER |
| 2019 | Walker Buehler | LAD vs SD | 6 IP, 11 K, 0 ER |
| 2015 | Yordano Ventura | KC vs BAL | 6 IP, 11 K, 0 ER |
| 2008 | David Purcey | TOR vs TB | 8 IP, 11 K, 1 ER |
| 2007 | Jake Peavy | SD vs ARI | 7 IP, 11 K, 1 ER |
| 2004 | CC Sabathia | CLE vs CHW | 6 IP, 11 K, 3 ER |
| 2003 | Kerry Wood | CHC vs STL | 7 IP, 11 K, 0 ER |
| 2001 | Robert Person | PHI vs ARI | 8 IP, 11 K, 1 ER |
| 2024 | Logan Gilbert | SEA vs TB | 6 IP, 10 K, 0 ER |
No-hitters and cycles on August 27
- 1938Monte Pearsonno-hitter, New York Yankees vs Cleveland Indians
- 1911Ed Walshno-hitter, Chicago White Sox vs Boston Red Sox
Born on August 27
- Patrick Wisdom3B · SEAborn 1991 · 35
- Cameron WestonRP · NYMborn 2000 · 26
- Jim ThomeDHborn 1970 · 56
- Buddy Bell3Bborn 1951 · 75
- Jose VidroDHborn 1974 · 52
- Mike MadduxRPborn 1961 · 65
- Brian McRaeDHborn 1967 · 59
- Peanuts Lowreyborn 1918 · 108
- Joe Cunninghamborn 1931 · 95
- Jim Kingborn 1932 · 94
Lines from the game logs on file (from 2001), regular season and playoffs. Finals games are the champion against the runner-up in the postseason on file. No-hitters and cycles go back to 1876.