On this day in MLB history: August 31
The best line on file for August 31: Alex Bregman, 3-for-6, 3 HR, 4 RBI in 2026. Vern Kennedy threw a no-hitter on this day in 1935, one of 2 rare feats on August 31. Born on August 31: Ronel Blanco, Tom Candiotti, Frank Robinson and 61 more.
Multi-homer games on August 31
| Year | Player | Game | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Alex Bregman | CHC vs MIL | 3-for-6, 3 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2017 | Kendrys Morales | TOR vs BAL | 4-for-5, 3 HR, 7 RBI |
| 2026 | Daylen Lile | WSH vs MIA | 3-for-3, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2026 | Ryan Jeffers | MIN vs DET | 2-for-3, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2024 | Mickey Moniak | LAA vs SEA | 2-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2024 | Justin Turner | SEA vs LAA | 3-for-5, 2 HR, 2 RBI |
| 2024 | Jo Adell | LAA vs SEA | 2-for-3, 2 HR, 2 RBI |
| 2023 | Mookie Betts | LAD vs ATL | 2-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2021 | Matt Chapman | ATH vs DET | 2-for-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2021 | Amed Rosario | CLE vs KC | 5-for-5, 2 HR, 5 RBI |
| 2020 | Juan Soto | WSH vs PHI | 2-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2019 | Gary Sanchez | NYY vs ATH | 2-for-3, 2 HR, 2 RBI |
| 2019 | Anthony Santander | BAL vs KC | 2-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2019 | Mitch Garver | MIN vs DET | 2-for-3, 2 HR, 2 RBI |
| 2019 | Anthony Rendon | WSH vs MIA | 2-for-3, 2 HR, 2 RBI |
Most strikeouts by a pitcher on August 31
| Year | Player | Game | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Randy Johnson | ARI vs LAD | 8 IP, 15 K, 1 ER |
| 2019 | Stephen Strasburg | WSH vs MIA | 8 IP, 14 K, 0 ER |
| 2008 | Jake Peavy | SD vs COL | 8 IP, 13 K, 0 ER |
| 2024 | Yusei Kikuchi | HOU vs KC | 7 IP, 12 K, 1 ER |
| 2014 | Alex Wood | ATL vs MIA | 8 IP, 12 K, 0 ER |
| 2001 | Jamey Wright | MIL vs HOU | 8.2 IP, 12 K, 2 ER |
| 2022 | Joe Musgrove | SD vs SF | 6.2 IP, 11 K, 3 ER |
| 2019 | Matthew Boyd | DET vs MIN | 6 IP, 11 K, 5 ER |
| 2016 | Corey Kluber | CLE vs MIN | 8 IP, 11 K, 3 ER |
| 2011 | Madison Bumgarner | SF vs CHC | 8 IP, 11 K, 0 ER |
| 2010 | Edwin Jackson | CHW vs CLE | 8.2 IP, 11 K, 3 ER |
| 2008 | CC Sabathia | MIL vs PIT | 9 IP, 11 K, 0 ER |
| 2006 | Johan Santana | MIN vs KC | 7 IP, 11 K, 1 ER |
| 2003 | Brandon Webb | ARI vs SF | 7 IP, 11 K, 3 ER |
| 2001 | Curt Schilling | ARI vs SD | 8.1 IP, 11 K, 1 ER |
No-hitters and cycles on August 31
- 1935Vern Kennedyno-hitter, Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Indians
- 1915Jimmy Lavenderno-hitter, Chicago Cubs vs New York Giants
Born on August 31
- Ronel BlancoRP · HOUborn 1993 · 33
- Tom CandiottiRPborn 1957 · 69
- Frank Robinsonborn 1935 · 91
- Hideo NomoSPborn 1968 · 58
- Von HayesRFborn 1958 · 68
- Claudell WashingtonLFborn 1954 · 72
- Duke Farrellborn 1866 · 160
- Eddie PlankPborn 1875 · 151
- Monte Crossborn 1869 · 157
- Ramon HernandezPborn 1940 · 86
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.