As June has come to an end, the Cubs have realistically no shot at the playoffs, so I decided to take a look at some of the Cubs most memorable events in July.
- July 31, 1910, King Cole pitches an abbreviated no-hitter against Cards in St Louis, 4-0.
- July 1, 1935, The Cubs play their first road night game, defeating the Reds 8-4 in Crosley Field.
- July 8, 1947, Wrigley Field hosts the all-star game for the first time.
- July 3, 1960, Ron Santo hits first ML home run against Reds during in a 7-5 win in Wrigley Field.
- July 4, 1966, Cubs third basemen Ron Santo, extends his hit streak to 27 and 28 in a double header, after returning to the lineup after getting HBP on June 26, 1966.
- July 21, 1971, Don Kessinger ties ML records for starting 4 DP's in a 11-7 win over the Mets at Wrigley Field.
- July 6, 1980, Cubs lose a 20-inning game, losing to Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium 5-4.
- July 1, 1987, Greg Maddux pitches his first career shutout defeating the Expos 1-0 in Montreal.
- July 21, 1989, Dwight Smith signs National Anthem.
- July 28, 1990, Shawon Dunston ties ML record with 3 3B's in a 10-7 win over Expos in Montreal.
- July 2, 1993, Sammy Sosa has a six hit game during an 11-8 win over Rockies in Denver.
- July 3,1993, Ryne Sandberg gets his 2000 hit of career during a 5-4 loss to Rockies in Denver.
- July 27, 1998, Sammy Sosa hits his first ML grand slam. He holds a modern day record for the most HR's in a career without hitting a grand slam (247). Sosa also drives in all 6 runs in a 6-2 win over the Diamondbacks.
- July 22, 2003, Cubs trade Jose Hernandez, Matt Brubeck and a player to be named later for Aramis Ramirez and Kenny Lofton. Both Ramirez and Lofton played pivotal roles in leading the Cubs to the 2003 playoffs.
- July 31, 2004, Cubs acquire Nomar Garciaparra in a 4-team trade with the Red Sox, Twins and Montreal Expos.
