On this day in MLB history: September 2
The best line on file for September 2: Adam Duvall, 3-for-4, 3 HR, 5 RBI in 2020. Dave Stieb threw a no-hitter on this day in 1990, one of 4 rare feats on September 2. Born on September 2: Willy Adames, A.J. Minter, Ryan Feltner and 49 more.
Multi-homer games on September 2
| Year | Player | Game | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Adam Duvall | ATL vs BOS | 3-for-4, 3 HR, 5 RBI |
| 2026 | Henry Bolte | ATH vs TEX | 3-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2026 | Carter Jensen | KC vs MIA | 2-for-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI |
| 2025 | George Springer | TOR vs CIN | 3-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2025 | Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY vs HOU | 3-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2025 | Pete Alonso | NYM vs DET | 2-for-5, 2 HR, 2 RBI |
| 2025 | Andrew Benintendi | CHW vs MIN | 4-for-5, 2 HR, 5 RBI |
| 2024 | Pedro Pages | STL vs MIL | 2-for-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI |
| 2024 | Shea Langeliers | ATH vs SEA | 2-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2024 | Freddie Freeman | LAD vs ARI | 2-for-3, 2 HR, 5 RBI |
| 2023 | Jake Burger | MIA vs WSH | 2-for-5, 2 HR, 2 RBI |
| 2022 | Travis d'Arnaud | ATL vs MIA | 2-for-3, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2022 | Cal Raleigh | SEA vs CLE | 2-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2020 | Mike Brosseau | TB vs NYY | 2-for-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2019 | Joc Pederson | LAD vs COL | 3-for-3, 2 HR, 5 RBI |
Most strikeouts by a pitcher on September 2
| Year | Player | Game | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Clayton Kershaw | LAD vs SF | 9 IP, 15 K, 1 ER |
| 2019 | Gerrit Cole | HOU vs MIL | 6 IP, 14 K, 1 ER |
| 2006 | Jake Peavy | SD vs CIN | 9 IP, 14 K, 1 ER |
| 2001 | Randy Johnson | ARI vs SD | 7.1 IP, 14 K, 0 ER |
| 2001 | Mike Mussina | NYY vs BOS | 9 IP, 13 K, 0 ER |
| 2015 | Ian Kennedy | SD vs TEX | 7 IP, 12 K, 2 ER |
| 2026 | Trevor Rogers | BAL vs COL | 6.2 IP, 11 K, 2 ER |
| 2018 | Aaron Nola | PHI vs CHC | 5.2 IP, 11 K, 4 ER |
| 2018 | Noah Syndergaard | NYM vs SF | 9 IP, 11 K, 1 ER |
| 2016 | Carlos Carrasco | CLE vs MIA | 7.1 IP, 11 K, 0 ER |
| 2015 | Yordano Ventura | KC vs DET | 7 IP, 11 K, 1 ER |
| 2012 | Justin Verlander | DET vs CHW | 8 IP, 11 K, 1 ER |
| 2011 | David Price | TB vs BAL | 7 IP, 11 K, 3 ER |
| 2005 | Scott Downs | TOR vs TB | 7 IP, 11 K, 3 ER |
| 2021 | Logan Webb | SF vs MIL | 7 IP, 10 K, 1 ER |
No-hitters and cycles on September 2
- 1990Dave Stiebno-hitter, Toronto Blue Jays vs Cleveland Indians
- 1972Milt Pappasno-hitter, Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres
- 1944Dixie Walkercycle, Brooklyn Dodgers vs New York Giants
- 1929Joe Cronincycle, Washington Senators vs Boston Red Sox
Born on September 2
- Willy AdamesSS · SFborn 1995 · 31
- A.J. MinterRP · MINborn 1993 · 33
- Ryan FeltnerSP · COLborn 1996 · 30
- Jase BowenRF · SDborn 2000 · 26
- Jeff RussellRPborn 1961 · 65
- Rich Aurilia1Bborn 1971 · 55
- Jason HammelSPborn 1982 · 44
- Rick ManningDHborn 1954 · 72
- Joe HevingPborn 1900 · 126
- Rex HudlerRFborn 1960 · 66
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.