On this day in MLB history: September 3
The best line on file for September 3: Kyle Schwarber, 5-for-6, 3 HR, 6 RBI in 2024. George Kottaras hit for the cycle on this day in 2011, one of 5 rare feats on September 3. Born on September 3: David Peterson, Javier Sanoja, Luis Gonzalez and 45 more.
Multi-homer games on September 3
| Year | Player | Game | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kyle Schwarber | PHI vs TOR | 5-for-6, 3 HR, 6 RBI |
| 2006 | Albert Pujols | STL vs PIT | 3-for-4, 3 HR, 5 RBI |
| 2006 | Ryan Howard | PHI vs ATL | 4-for-4, 3 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2026 | Adley Rutschman | BOS vs BAL | 2-for-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI |
| 2025 | Matt Chapman | SF vs COL | 3-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2025 | Nasim Nunez | WSH vs MIA | 3-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2024 | Randal Grichuk | ARI vs SF | 3-for-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2023 | Mitch Garver | TEX vs MIN | 4-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2023 | Pete Alonso | NYM vs SEA | 3-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2022 | Tyrone Taylor | MIL vs ARI | 3-for-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2022 | Ryan Mountcastle | BAL vs ATH | 2-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
| 2021 | Nolan Arenado | STL vs MIL | 2-for-5, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2019 | Gary Sanchez | NYY vs TEX | 2-for-3, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2019 | Eloy Jimenez | CHW vs CLE | 3-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI |
| 2018 | Franmil Reyes | SD vs ARI | 2-for-3, 2 HR, 4 RBI |
Most strikeouts by a pitcher on September 3
| Year | Player | Game | Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Edinson Volquez | CIN vs PIT | 7 IP, 13 K, 4 ER |
| 2019 | James Paxton | NYY vs TEX | 7 IP, 12 K, 0 ER |
| 2012 | Kris Medlen | ATL vs COL | 9 IP, 12 K, 0 ER |
| 2024 | David Peterson | NYM vs BOS | 6 IP, 11 K, 1 ER |
| 2024 | Carlos Rodon | NYY vs TEX | 6 IP, 11 K, 1 ER |
| 2019 | Dylan Cease | CHW vs CLE | 6.2 IP, 11 K, 4 ER |
| 2018 | Max Scherzer | WSH vs STL | 7 IP, 11 K, 3 ER |
| 2009 | Tim Lincecum | SF vs PHI | 7 IP, 11 K, 2 ER |
| 2004 | Johan Santana | MIN vs KC | 7 IP, 11 K, 0 ER |
| 2004 | Matt Morris | STL vs LAD | 9 IP, 11 K, 0 ER |
| 2024 | Reid Detmers | LAA vs LAD | 6 IP, 10 K, 2 ER |
| 2024 | Cade Povich | BAL vs CHW | 7.1 IP, 10 K, 0 ER |
| 2017 | Lucas Giolito | CHW vs TB | 7 IP, 10 K, 1 ER |
| 2016 | Madison Bumgarner | SF vs CHC | 6 IP, 10 K, 2 ER |
| 2014 | Tom Koehler | MIA vs NYM | 7 IP, 10 K, 2 ER |
No-hitters and cycles on September 3
- 2011George Kottarascycle, Milwaukee Brewers vs Houston Astros
- 2001Bud Smithno-hitter, St. Louis Cardinals vs San Diego Padres
- 1995Tony Fernándezcycle, New York Yankees vs Oakland Athletics
- 1976Mike Hegancycle, Milwaukee Brewers vs Detroit Tigers
- 1947Bill McCahanno-hitter, Philadelphia Athletics vs Washington Senators
Born on September 3
- David PetersonSP · CHCborn 1995 · 31
- Javier Sanoja3B · MIAborn 2002 · 24
- Luis GonzalezLFborn 1967 · 59
- Eric PlunkRPborn 1963 · 63
- Carl Edwards Jr.RPborn 1991 · 35
- Ed Konetchyborn 1885 · 141
- Rene Gonzales3Bborn 1961 · 65
- Alan BannisterDHborn 1951 · 75
- Mike Kahoeborn 1873 · 153
- Eddie Stankyborn 1916 · 110
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.