The Orioles become the first major league team to have seven players hit 20 or more home runs in the same season when Bobby Bonilla goes deep off right-hander Bob Wells in the first inning of a 9-6 loss to Seattle at the Kingdome. The other Baltimore sluggers to reach the plateau are Rafael Palmeiro, Roberto Alomar, Cal Ripken, B.J. Surhoff, Brady Anderson, and Chris Hoiles.

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The Orioles become the first major league team to have seven players hit 20 or more home runs in the same season when Bobby Bonilla goes deep off right-hander Bob Wells in the first inning of a 9-6 loss to Seattle at the Kingdome. The other Baltimore sluggers to reach the plateau are Rafael Palmeiro, Roberto Alomar, Cal Ripken, B.J. Surhoff, Brady Anderson, and Chris Hoiles.

Seattle obtains Dave Hollins from the Twins, and releases Jeff Manto, who signs with the Red Sox. Manto had been swapped on July 22 by the Red Sox.

Seattle obtains Dave Hollins from the Twins, and releases Jeff Manto, who signs with the Red Sox. Manto had been swapped on July 22 by the Red Sox.

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Seattle obtains Dave Hollins from the Twins, and releases Jeff Manto, who signs with the Red Sox. Manto had been swapped on July 22 by the Red Sox.

The Orioles obtain two right-handed sluggers, 3B Todd Zeile and OF Pete Incaviglia, from the Phillies for two players to be named. Free agents at the end of the season, both will sign elsewhere.

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The Orioles obtain two right-handed sluggers, 3B Todd Zeile and OF Pete Incaviglia, from the Phillies for two players to be named. Free agents at the end of the season, both will sign elsewhere.

In the battle of brothers, the Dodgers’ Ramon Martinez beats his brother Pedro Martinez of the Expos, 2 – 1. Mike Piazza and Eric Karros hit consecutive home runs in the 4th for all the scoring off Pedro, while the Expos manage just three hits. The two had never faced each other before.

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In the battle of brothers, the Dodgers’ Ramon Martinez beats his brother Pedro Martinez of the Expos, 2 – 1. Mike Piazza and Eric Karros hit consecutive home runs in the 4th for all the scoring off Pedro, while the Expos manage just three hits. The two had never faced each other before.

OF Mark Whiten hits a grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the 9th inning to give Seattle a 9 – 6 win over Baltimore. Alex Rodriguez gets five hits for the Mariners, including a double and two home runs.

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OF Mark Whiten hits a grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the 9th inning to give Seattle a 9 – 6 win over Baltimore. Alex Rodriguez gets five hits for the Mariners, including a double and two home runs.

Catcher Joe Oliver drives home seven runs to lead Cincinnati to an 18 – 7 pounding of Colorado. Oliver hits a grand slam and a 3-run double.

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Catcher Joe Oliver drives home seven runs to lead Cincinnati to an 18 – 7 pounding of Colorado. Oliver hits a grand slam and a 3-run double.