Barry Bonds has four hits, including a pair of homers, and drives in five runs to pace the Giants to a 7 – 6 win over the Padres. His second homer is a 2-run shot with two outs in the 9th inning off Trevor Hoffman, his first walk-off home run at home. Chris Hook (3-0) is the winner.

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Barry Bonds has four hits, including a pair of homers, and drives in five runs to pace the Giants to a 7 – 6 win over the Padres. His second homer is a 2-run shot with two outs in the 9th inning off Trevor Hoffman, his first walk-off home run at home. Chris Hook (3-0) is the winner.

Eddie Murray the second switch hitter to collect 3,000 hits
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Eddie Murray the second switch hitter to collect 3,000 hits

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On June 30, 1995, Cleveland’s Eddie Murray singles in the 6th inning against Minnesota’s Mike Trombley for his 3,000th career hit, making him just the 20th player to reach the mark. The visiting Indians beat the Twins, 4 – 1. Murray becomes only the second switch-hitter-after all-time leader Pete Rose-to reach the milestone.  

The Angels stroke 21 hits in their 20 – 4 victory over the Rangers. OF Jim Edmonds and SS Gary DiSarcina lead the way with four hits apiece.

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The Angels stroke 21 hits in their 20 – 4 victory over the Rangers. OF Jim Edmonds and SS Gary DiSarcina lead the way with four hits apiece.

The White Sox pound out 22 hits in a 17 – 13 win over the Brewers. 3B Robin Ventura gets five of those hits, including a home run, and scores four runs while driving home 3.

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The White Sox pound out 22 hits in a 17 – 13 win over the Brewers. 3B Robin Ventura gets five of those hits, including a home run, and scores four runs while driving home 3.

Colorado pulls off the hidden ball trick in a 2 – 1, 11-inning loss to the host San Francisco Giants. In the first inning, Darren Lewis is tagged out at third base by Vinny Castilla, with Barry Bonds at bat.

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Colorado pulls off the hidden ball trick in a 2 – 1, 11-inning loss to the host San Francisco Giants. In the first inning, Darren Lewis is tagged out at third base by Vinny Castilla, with Barry Bonds at bat.

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1995 – Orlando Miller smacks a three-run shot and drives in five as Houston buries the Cardinals, 11-0. Greg Swindell hurls the complete game shutout, coasting to victory after his teammates tally ten runs in the first two frames. Luis Gonzalez adds three hits and drives in three. 

ByTom

1995 – Orlando Miller smacks a three-run shot and drives in five as Houston buries the Cardinals, 11-0. Greg Swindell hurls the complete game shutout, coasting to victory after his teammates tally ten runs in the first two frames. Luis Gonzalez adds three hits and drives in three. 

Before rejoining the Yankees to make a start in Chicago, Columbus Clipper starter Mariano Rivera pitches a five-inning no-hitter against the IL’s Rochester Red Wings in Ohio’s Cooper Stadium. During his tenure in the minor leagues, Mo, the future major league leader in career saves, is used primarily as a starter, starting 68 games, including seven complete contests, en route to compiling a 27-18 record along with a 2.35 ERA.

ByTom

Before rejoining the Yankees to make a start in Chicago, Columbus Clipper starter Mariano Rivera pitches a five-inning no-hitter against the IL’s Rochester Red Wings in Ohio’s Cooper Stadium. During his tenure in the minor leagues, Mo, the future major league leader in career saves, is used primarily as a starter, starting 68 games, including seven complete contests, en route to compiling a 27-18 record along with a 2.35 ERA.

Andres Galarraga becomes the fourth player in big league history to hit a home run in three consecutive innings. The Rockies’ first baseman’s accomplishment helps Colorado to beat the Padres at Jack Murphy Stadium, 11-3.

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Andres Galarraga becomes the fourth player in big league history to hit a home run in three consecutive innings. The Rockies’ first baseman’s accomplishment helps Colorado to beat the Padres at Jack Murphy Stadium, 11-3.