Dave Andrews, public address announcer for the Abilene Prairie Dogs of the Texas-Louisiana League, is ejected from a game after Abilene manager Charlie Kerfeld is given the boot. Andrews proceeds to read a commercial for an eyeglass chain, infuriating the umpire. Andrews claims it was coincidence, but is still fined $50.

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Dave Andrews, public address announcer for the Abilene Prairie Dogs of the Texas-Louisiana League, is ejected from a game after Abilene manager Charlie Kerfeld is given the boot. Andrews proceeds to read a commercial for an eyeglass chain, infuriating the umpire. Andrews claims it was coincidence, but is still fined $50.

The White Sox blast Yankee P Jack McDowell for 13 hits and nine runs in 4 2/3 innings in their 11 – 4 win in the second game of a doubleheader. McDowell makes an obscene gesture to the fans as he is booed walking off the field.

The White Sox blast Yankee P Jack McDowell for 13 hits and nine runs in 4 2/3 innings in their 11 – 4 win in the second game of a doubleheader. McDowell makes an obscene gesture to the fans as he is booed walking off the field.

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The White Sox blast Yankee P Jack McDowell for 13 hits and nine runs in 4 2/3 innings in their 11 – 4 win in the second game of a doubleheader. McDowell makes an obscene gesture to the fans as he is booed walking off the field.

Cleveland defeats Oakland, 5 – 4, in 12 innings, as Indians 2B Carlos Baerga lashes out five hits, including a double. The win opens up Cleveland’s lead in the American League Central to 14 1/2 games.

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Cleveland defeats Oakland, 5 – 4, in 12 innings, as Indians 2B Carlos Baerga lashes out five hits, including a double. The win opens up Cleveland’s lead in the American League Central to 14 1/2 games.

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1995 – Jeff Bagwell and Tony Eusebio deliver four hits apiece as the Astros outslug the Giants, 13-8. Bagwell’s three-run shot gives him four RBIs while Eusebio and Dave Magadan bring home three runs apiece. 

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1995 – Jeff Bagwell and Tony Eusebio deliver four hits apiece as the Astros outslug the Giants, 13-8. Bagwell’s three-run shot gives him four RBIs while Eusebio and Dave Magadan bring home three runs apiece. 

Ramon Martinez no-hits the Florida Marlins, 7 – 0. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ hurler was perfect before walking Tommy Gregg after getting the first out in the 7th inning.

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Ramon Martinez no-hits the Florida Marlins, 7 – 0. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ hurler was perfect before walking Tommy Gregg after getting the first out in the 7th inning.

San Diego Padres players complain when the team attempts to recall former replacement player Ira Smith from the minors. Management decides instead to recall Archi Cianfroccoinstead.

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San Diego Padres players complain when the team attempts to recall former replacement player Ira Smith from the minors. Management decides instead to recall Archi Cianfroccoinstead.

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Greg Maddux of the Braves defeats the Padres, 4 – 1. His streak of 51 innings without issuing a walk is ended when he gives up a free pass to opposing pitcher Joey Hamilton, a career .041 hitter.

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Greg Maddux of the Braves defeats the Padres, 4 – 1. His streak of 51 innings without issuing a walk is ended when he gives up a free pass to opposing pitcher Joey Hamilton, a career .041 hitter.

In a scene reminiscent to yesteryear, the first basemen leave their mitt in the field between innings throughout Montreal’s 3-2 victory over the Cubs. The Expos’ first baseman David Segui is really sharing his glove with Chicago’s Mark Grace, whose equipment did not arrive at Olympic Stadium, due to a shipping error.

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In a scene reminiscent to yesteryear, the first basemen leave their mitt in the field between innings throughout Montreal’s 3-2 victory over the Cubs. The Expos’ first baseman David Segui is really sharing his glove with Chicago’s Mark Grace, whose equipment did not arrive at Olympic Stadium, due to a shipping error.

The National League defeats the American League in the All-Star Game, 3 – 2, on an 8th inning pinch-hit home run by Jeff Conine. Conine becomes the 10th player to homer in his first All-Star at bat, and is named the game’s MVP. Frank Thomas, Craig Biggio and Mike Piazza also connect for home runs. Thomas becomes the first White Sox player ever to homer in the Mid-summer Classic as the NL out-homers the American League, 3 to 2.

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The National League defeats the American League in the All-Star Game, 3 – 2, on an 8th inning pinch-hit home run by Jeff Conine. Conine becomes the 10th player to homer in his first All-Star at bat, and is named the game’s MVP. Frank Thomas, Craig Biggio and Mike Piazza also connect for home runs. Thomas becomes the first White Sox player ever to homer in the Mid-summer Classic as the NL out-homers the American League, 3 to 2.