Brett Butler returns to the Dodger lineup four months after having surgery for throat cancer. The 39 year-old center fielder scores the decisive run in the team’s 3-2 victory over the Bucs.

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Brett Butler returns to the Dodger lineup four months after having surgery for throat cancer. The 39 year-old center fielder scores the decisive run in the team’s 3-2 victory over the Bucs.

Paul Molitor reaches the 200-hit plateau for the fourth time in his career when he singles off Chuck Finley in the Twins’ 6-2 victory over California at the Metrodome. The Minnesota DH becomes the second major leaguer to reach the milestone as a 40 year-old, joining Sam Rice, who accomplished the feat while playing with the Senators in 1930.

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Paul Molitor reaches the 200-hit plateau for the fourth time in his career when he singles off Chuck Finley in the Twins’ 6-2 victory over California at the Metrodome. The Minnesota DH becomes the second major leaguer to reach the milestone as a 40 year-old, joining Sam Rice, who accomplished the feat while playing with the Senators in 1930.

Brett Butler returns to the Dodgers’ line-up four months after having surgery for throat cancer. The 39-year-old center fielder scores the decisive run in a 3 – 2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Brett Butler returns to the Dodgers’ line-up four months after having surgery for throat cancer. The 39-year-old center fielder scores the decisive run in a 3 – 2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles hits his 500th career home run
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Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles hits his 500th career home run

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test On September 6, 1996, Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the 15th player in major league history to hit 500 home runs. Murray homers off Felipe Lira in the 7th inning of the Orioles’ 5 – 4, 12-inning loss to Detroit at Camden Yards. Murray also joins Hank Aaron and Willie Mays as the only big leaguers to reach this milestone and also have at least 3,000…

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.

Todd Stottlemyre and the Cardinals beat the Astros at Busch Stadium, 12-5. With his win, the Redbirds’ right-hander and his dad Mel set the major league record with 259 victories by a father (164) and son (95), surpassing Dizzy and Steve Trout.

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Todd Stottlemyre and the Cardinals beat the Astros at Busch Stadium, 12-5. With his win, the Redbirds’ right-hander and his dad Mel set the major league record with 259 victories by a father (164) and son (95), surpassing Dizzy and Steve Trout.

Marquis Grissom opens the game with a leadoff home run off the Reds’ Dave Burba, but it’s the only Braves hit in the Reds’ 5 – 1 win. The 1st-place Braves have now lost four straight.

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Marquis Grissom opens the game with a leadoff home run off the Reds’ Dave Burba, but it’s the only Braves hit in the Reds’ 5 – 1 win. The 1st-place Braves have now lost four straight.