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That time an MLB player got a hit for two teams, in two cities, on the same day

Joel Youngblood had a mostly undistinguished 14-year MLB career, though on this day in 1982 he laid claim to one of the more quirky feats in baseball history.

On Aug. 4, 1982, Youngblood became the only player ever to get a hit for two teams, in two cities, on the same day.

Youngblood began the day as a member of the Mets, who played a day game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago. In that game, Youngblood went 1-for-2 with two RBIs in a 7-4 Mets win. After the game, he was traded to the Expos, who played that night against the Phillies in Philadelphia.