A worker installing lights for a computer trade show falls 25 feet to his death in the Toronto SkyDome.
A worker installing lights for a computer trade show falls 25 feet to his death in the Toronto SkyDome.
After each team scores a run in the 1st inning, the Astros and Padres play scoreless ball for the next 14 frames. Each team scores its second run in the 16th stanza, and the Astros pull it out with a run in the last half of the 17th inning for a 3 – 2 win.
After each team scores a run in the 1st inning, the Astros and Padres play scoreless ball for the next 14 frames. Each team scores its second run in the 16th stanza, and the Astros pull it out with a run in the last half of the 17th inning for a 3 – 2 win.
For the second consecutive game, Houston defeats San Diego by a score of 5 – 4. Padres SS Andujar Cedeno strikes out three times in three at-bats, giving him 10 Ks in three games to tie a major league record.
For the second consecutive game, Houston defeats San Diego by a score of 5 – 4. Padres SS Andujar Cedeno strikes out three times in three at-bats, giving him 10 Ks in three games to tie a major league record.
The Twins trade P Scott Erickson to the Orioles in exchange for P Scott Klingenbeck and a player to be named later.
The Twins trade P Scott Erickson to the Orioles in exchange for P Scott Klingenbeck and a player to be named later.
Atlanta P Greg Maddux shuts out the Dodgers, 1 – 0. In the process, he extends his streak of innings without issuing a walk to 49.
Atlanta P Greg Maddux shuts out the Dodgers, 1 – 0. In the process, he extends his streak of innings without issuing a walk to 49.
The Astros defeat the Padres, 5 – 4 in 12 innings, as Houston pitchers strike out 17 San Diego batters. Padres SS Andujar Cedeno fans five times, while teammates Melvin Nieves and Roberto Petagine whiff four times each. No team over the past 15 years has had three players strike out four or more times in the same game. SD pitchers fan 15 Houston players themselves.
The Astros defeat the Padres, 5 – 4 in 12 innings, as Houston pitchers strike out 17 San Diego batters. Padres SS Andujar Cedeno fans five times, while teammates Melvin Nieves and Roberto Petagine whiff four times each. No team over the past 15 years has had three players strike out four or more times in the same game. SD pitchers fan 15 Houston players themselves.
The Red Sox obtain P Rick Aguilera from the Twins in exchange for P Frank Rodriguez and a player to be named.
The Red Sox obtain P Rick Aguilera from the Twins in exchange for P Frank Rodriguez and a player to be named.
Mariners 1B Tino Martinez strokes five hits, but Seattle still loses to Detroit by a score of 8 – 6. Martinez’s hits include a double and a pair of home runs, as he notches five ribbies.
Mariners 1B Tino Martinez strokes five hits, but Seattle still loses to Detroit by a score of 8 – 6. Martinez’s hits include a double and a pair of home runs, as he notches five ribbies.
1995 – Craig Biggio slams two home runs and Jeff Bagwell drives in five during a 16-8 donnybrook at Colorado. Biggio scores five times, setting a club record that still stands. He also steals a base and drives in three. Derrick May and Phil Nevin contribute three hits apiece.
1995 – Craig Biggio slams two home runs and Jeff Bagwell drives in five during a 16-8 donnybrook at Colorado. Biggio scores five times, setting a club record that still stands. He also steals a base and drives in three. Derrick May and Phil Nevin contribute three hits apiece.
1995 – Andres Galarraga of Colorado goes 6-for-6 with two homers and five RBIs as the Rockies take a 15-10 slugfest over Houston at Coors Field. Derek Bell and James Mouton go deep for the Astros but it’s not enough to offset the 21-hit assault of Colorado.
1995 – Andres Galarraga of Colorado goes 6-for-6 with two homers and five RBIs as the Rockies take a 15-10 slugfest over Houston at Coors Field. Derek Bell and James Mouton go deep for the Astros but it’s not enough to offset the 21-hit assault of Colorado.
