Before 50‚869 at the Vet‚ the Phillies defeat the Yankees‚ 5 – 1‚ behind Curt Schilling‚ who fans 16 batters in 8 innings of action‚ and does not walk a man. The Phils will win the next day to sweep the series with the defending World champs.

The Reds lose to the Royals‚ 7 – 4‚ as Pete Rose Jr.‚ son of the all-time hit leader‚ makes his major league debut. After striking out in his first time up‚ Rose singles in his next at bat and finishes with 1 hit in 3 trips to the plate. The debut prompts walk-up sales of 15‚000.