On July 18, significant milestones were achieved in Major League Baseball history. Tony Mullane, an ambidextrous pitcher, pitched with both hands in a game but lost 9-8. Babe Ruth became the all-time home run leader in 1921, achieving a total of 139 home runs. Ty Cobb collected his 4,000th hit on this date. In 1999, David Cone threw a perfect game for the New York Yankees. Other notable events included Don Mattingly and Bob Allison hitting home runs in consecutive games and Pat Seerey hitting four home runs in one game.
Ambidextrous pitcher Tony Mullane of Louisville made history by pitching with both hands in a major league game, ultimately losing 9-8 to Baltimore.
In a remarkable 1921 season, Babe Ruth took the title of all-time home run leader in Major League Baseball away from Roger Connor with his impressive tally of 139 home runs.
Ty Cobb reached a milestone of 4,000 hits by doubling off the glove of Harry Heilmann, marking a significant achievement in his illustrious career.
David Cone pitched a perfect game on Yogi Berra Day at Yankee Stadium, leading the New York Yankees to a flawless victory over the Montreal Expos.
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