Tony Fernandez becomes the tenth Yankee to hit for the cycle

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In the Bronx, Tony Fernandez becomes the tenth Yankee to hit for the cycle when he goes 4-for 5 against Oakland. The shortstop will complete the unique feat with a double that will lead to the tying run being scored in the bottom of the ninth inning, but the Bombers will suffer a 10-9 loss when Rickey Henderson goes deep in the top of the tenth frame.

The Mets outslug the Giants, 11 – 6, despite Barry Bonds hitting the Giants’ 11,000th franchise homer. Barry’s father, Bobby Bonds, hit the 8,000th franchise homer exactly 24 years ago, on this day in 1971.

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The Mets outslug the Giants, 11 – 6, despite Barry Bonds hitting the Giants’ 11,000th franchise homer. Barry’s father, Bobby Bonds, hit the 8,000th franchise homer exactly 24 years ago, on this day in 1971.

1995 – Battery charges are dropped against Atlanta manager Bobby Cox‚ who was arrested back on May 7th. Cox tells a judge that counseling has helped his marriage.

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1995 – Battery charges are dropped against Atlanta manager Bobby Cox‚ who was arrested back on May 7th. Cox tells a judge that counseling has helped his marriage.