On June 27, 1998 Ismael Valdes hurls a one-hit shutout in beating the Pirates, 2 – 0. Pittsburgh’s only hit is a single by 1B Kevin Young as Valdes fans seven without walking a batter.
On June 25, 1998 At Tiger Stadium Chicago Cub Sammy Sosa hits a home run in the seveth inning off Brian Moehler in the Cubs’ 6 – 4 loss to the Tigers, breaking Rudy York’s 1937 major league record for home runs in a month with 19. He will end the month with 20 roundtrippers. York, the Tigers’ rookie catcher who…
Despite Jeff Bagwell’s two homers – #200 and #201 of his career – the Astros lose to the Rockies, 8 – 6.
The Indians trade OF Geronimo Berroa to the Tigers for P Tim Worrell and minor league OF Dave Roberts.
The Braves trade P Alan Embree to the Diamondbacks in exchange for P Russ Springer.
The Athletics acquire IF-OF Bip Roberts from the Tigers in exchange for a player to be named.
Texas scores 11 runs in the 5th inning of its game against Arizona and goes on to a 16 – 5 victory. Roberto Kelly and Ivan Rodriguez each get four of the Rangers’ 19 hits.
At Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, the Marlins defeat the Devil Rays in an interleague contest, 3-2. The Citrus Series contest marks the first time the two major league teams from Florida have faced one another in the regular season.
The Rangers send P Bobby Witt to the Cardinals in exchange for a player to be named and cash.
Florida OF Mark Kotsay gets five hits in the Marlins’ 12-inning, 3 – 2 win over Tampa Bay.
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