May 4th

 

On this day in Yankee history... 


1931:  In an effort to put less strain on his legs, Babe Ruth trades places with Lou Gehrig, playing first base while the Iron Horse moves to right field. Gehrig commits a costly error in the outfield, helping the Washington Senators  to a 7-3 win. 

                       http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1931/B05040NYA1931.htm    







1974: Miguel Cairo is born. 

                                 https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/cairomi01.shtml






1981: Yankee reliever Ron Davis strikes out eight consecutive batters in a 4-2 victory over the California Angels at Anaheim Stadium, tying an AL record set by Nolan Ryan.  

                      http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1981/B05040CAL1981.htm