Bailey is the first major-league catcher in 99 years to end a game with an inside-the-park home run. He entered the game hitting .188.

Home runs in Major League Baseball have always seemed to be the centerpiece of excitement in baseball. Other plays can dazzle fanatics of the sport, but home runs draw a different level of attention to spectators.

History was made Monday night with both the Giants and the A's hitting unique inside-the-park home runs on the same night.