This day in baseball: The first triple header Precious Sanders 8 years ago The Brooklyn Bridegrooms (Dodgers) and the Pittsburgh Alleghenys (Pirates) faced off on September 1, 1890 for the first-ever triple header in major league baseball. Playing at home at Washington Park, Brooklyn swept Pittsburgh: 10-9, 3-2, and 8-4. Share this: This day in baseball: Nick Maddox’s no-hitterSeptember 20, 202120th CenturyThis day in baseball: Jackie Robinson’s first home stealJune 24, 202220th CenturyThis day in baseball: There is tying in baseballAugust 13, 201320th Century