Catcher Mike Piazza collects four long hits – 2 doubles and two home runs, including a grand slam – good for seven ribbies, to lead the Dodgers to a 9 – 1 victory over Philadelphia. Piazza is now hitting .367, tied for the lead in the major leagues.

Montreal P Kirk Rueter hurls a one-hit, 1 – 0 shutout over the Giants. San Francisco’s only hit is a single by C Kirt Manwaring.