Babe Dahlgren, the man who replaced Lou Gehrig at first base to end the streak, dies in Arcadia, California. In the game, he goes 2-for-4, including a home run, in a 22-2 victory over the Tigers at Briggs Stadium.

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Babe Dahlgren, the man who replaced Lou Gehrig at first base to end the streak, dies in Arcadia, California. In the game, he goes 2-for-4, including a home run, in a 22-2 victory over the Tigers at Briggs Stadium.

In pursuit of his 7th batting title, Tony Gwynn is 4 for 4 in the Padres’ 2 – 1 win over the Phils. Gwynn, hitting .352, needs to average nearly five at bats in the final 22 games to qualify for the batting crown.

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In pursuit of his 7th batting title, Tony Gwynn is 4 for 4 in the Padres’ 2 – 1 win over the Phils. Gwynn, hitting .352, needs to average nearly five at bats in the final 22 games to qualify for the batting crown.

Andy Pettitte wins his 20th as the Yankees prevail over the A’s, 10 – 3. Paul O’Neill and Tino Martinez hit solo homers in the 4th inning. The Yanks’ last 20-game winner was Ron Guidry in 1985.

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Andy Pettitte wins his 20th as the Yankees prevail over the A’s, 10 – 3. Paul O’Neill and Tino Martinez hit solo homers in the 4th inning. The Yanks’ last 20-game winner was Ron Guidry in 1985.