On this day in MLB history: October 4
The best line on file for October 4: Adrian Beltre, 3-for-4, 3 HR, 3 RBI in 2011. Sam Mertes hit for the cycle on this day in 1904, one of 3 rare feats on October 4. Born on October 4: Sean Murphy, Oneil Cruz, Jace Jung and 67 more.
Multi-homer games on October 4
| Year | Player | Game | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Adrian Beltre | TEX vs TB | 3-for-4, 3 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2025 | Alejandro Kirk | TOR vs NYY | 2-for-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI |
| 2015 | Joey Butler | TB vs TOR | 3-for-4, 2 HR, 6 RBI |
| 2015 | Chris Davis | BAL vs NYY | 3-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2009 | Alex Rodriguez | NYY vs TB | 3-for-4, 2 HR, 7 RBI |
| 2009 | Prince Fielder | MIL vs STL | 3-for-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2009 | J.D. Drew | BOS vs CLE | 2-for-3, 2 HR, 2 RBI |
| 2009 | Jason Kubel | MIN vs KC | 3-for-4, 2 HR, 6 RBI |
| 2009 | Delmon Young | MIN vs KC | 2-for-5, 2 HR, 2 RBI |
| 2009 | Ryan Raburn | DET vs CHW | 3-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2005 | A.J. Pierzynski | CHW vs BOS | 3-for-3, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2003 | Eric Karros | CHC vs ATL | 3-for-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI |
| 2003 | Chipper Jones | ATL vs CHC | 2-for-3, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
Most strikeouts by a pitcher on October 4
| Year | Player | Game | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Max Scherzer | DET vs ATH | 7 IP, 11 K, 2 ER |
| 2022 | Taijuan Walker | NYM vs WSH | 4.1 IP, 10 K, 0 ER |
| 2022 | Justin Verlander | HOU vs PHI | 5 IP, 10 K, 0 ER |
| 2019 | Stephen Strasburg | WSH vs LAD | 6 IP, 10 K, 1 ER |
| 2009 | Vicente Padilla | LAD vs COL | 5 IP, 10 K, 1 ER |
| 2009 | Ryan Dempster | CHC vs ARI | 5 IP, 10 K, 5 ER |
| 2001 | Matt Morris | STL vs MIL | 6 IP, 10 K, 0 ER |
| 2001 | Kerry Wood | CHC vs CIN | 6 IP, 10 K, 0 ER |
No-hitters and cycles on October 4
- 1904Sam Mertescycle, New York Giants vs St. Louis Cardinals
- 1891Ted Breitensteinno-hitter, St. Louis Browns vs Louisville Colonels
- 1884Sam Kimberno-hitter, Brooklyn Atlantics vs Toledo Blue Stockings
Born on October 4
- Sean MurphyC · ATLborn 1994 · 31
- Oneil CruzCF · PITborn 1998 · 27
- Jace Jung3B · DETborn 2000 · 25
- Quinn MathewsSP · STLborn 2000 · 25
- Charlie LeibrandtSPborn 1956 · 69
- Jered WeaverSPborn 1982 · 43
- Kyle LohseSPborn 1978 · 47
- Mark McLemore2Bborn 1964 · 61
- Lary SorensenRPborn 1955 · 70
- Frankie Crosettiborn 1910 · 115
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.