Mickey Mantle sets the record by hitting HR's from both sides of the plate for 3rd time in his short career

Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle dies from liver cancer at the age of 63

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On August 13, 1995, At Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, baseball legend Mickey Mantle, 63, succumbs to liver cancer with his estranged wife Merlyn at his side. One of the most popular players in the history of the New York Yankees, Mantle hit 536 home runs over an 18-year career. He won three American…

The Dodgers take sole possession of first place in the National League West with a 4 – 1 win over the Pirates. Eric Karros hits a two-run homer and Todd Worrell ices the win by striking out the side on nine pitches in the 9th.

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The Dodgers take sole possession of first place in the National League West with a 4 – 1 win over the Pirates. Eric Karros hits a two-run homer and Todd Worrell ices the win by striking out the side on nine pitches in the 9th.