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1998 – The Astros tag Cincinnati closer Jeff Shaw for five runs in a 6-3 ten-inning stunner. Barry Larkin’s error lets Houston tie it in the ninth. Bill Spiers completes a four-hit night with a two-run homer in the tenth after an error by Reggie Sanders broke the deadlock. 

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1998 – The Astros tag Cincinnati closer Jeff Shaw for five runs in a 6-3 ten-inning stunner. Barry Larkin’s error lets Houston tie it in the ninth. Bill Spiers completes a four-hit night with a two-run homer in the tenth after an error by Reggie Sanders broke the deadlock. 

The Angels stroke a franchise-record eight doubles in their 18-6 victory in Texas. Jim Edmonds leads the Halos’ attack with three two-baggers, with Gary Disarcina (2), Darin Erstad, Matt Walbeck, and Garret Anderson also contributing to the club’s new mark.

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On June 13 1998, The Angels stroke a franchise-record eight doubles in their 18-6 victory in Texas. Jim Edmonds leads the Halos’ attack with three two-baggers, with Gary Disarcina (2), Darin Erstad, Matt Walbeck, and Garret Anderson also contributing to the club’s new mark.

The first triple play ever completed at Dodger Stadium is turned by Darren Dreifort (p), Eric Young (2b), Jose Vizcaino (ss), and Bobby Bonilla (3b). With Colorado runners on first and second base, the 1-6-4 double play becomes a triple killing when Jamey Wright is thrown out at third base by the LA second baseman, who covered first base for the second out.

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On June 13 1998, The first triple play ever completed at Dodger Stadium is turned by Darren Dreifort (p), Eric Young (2b), Jose Vizcaino (ss), and Bobby Bonilla (3b). With Colorado runners on first and second base, the 1-6-4 double play becomes a triple killing when Jamey Wright is thrown out at third base by…

For the fourth time in major league history, teammates hit back-to-back home runs in consecutive innings as Javy López and Andruw Jones accomplish the feat for the Atlanta Braves in the second and third frame of the Braves’ 9-7 victory over Montreal at Turner Field

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On June 13 1998, For the fourth time in major league history, teammates hit back-to-back home runs in consecutive innings as Javy López and Andruw Jones accomplish the feat for the Atlanta Braves in the second and third frame of the Braves’ 9-7 victory over Montreal at Turner Field

Yankee OF Tim Raines steals the 800th base of his career in New York’s 6 – 2 win over the Expos. He is the 5th player in history to reach that milestone. The Yanks lose Bernie Williams to the disabled list when he injures his knee sliding.

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On June 10, 1998 Yankee OF Tim Raines steals the 800th base of his career in New York’s 6 – 2 win over the Expos. He is the 5th player in history to reach that milestone. The Yanks lose Bernie Williams to the disabled list when he injures his knee sliding.

Colorado OF Dante Bichette becomes the first Rockies player ever to hit for the cycle in the team’s 9 – 8‚ 10-inning victory over the Rangers. Bichette doubles in the 4th‚ homers in the 6th‚ triples in the 9th‚ and singles in the 10th.

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On June 10, 1998 Colorado OF Dante Bichette becomes the first Rockies player ever to hit for the cycle in the team’s 9 – 8‚ 10-inning victory over the Rangers. Bichette doubles in the 4th‚ homers in the 6th‚ triples in the 9th‚ and singles in the 10th.

In honor of C Brian Johnson‚ the Giants hold “Brian Johnson Buzz Cut Night.” Everyone who gets their head shaved receives four free box seat tickets. The Giants lose the game to the Mariners‚ 4 – 1.

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On June 10, 1998 In honor of C Brian Johnson‚ the Giants hold “Brian Johnson Buzz Cut Night.” Everyone who gets their head shaved receives four free box seat tickets. The Giants lose the game to the Mariners‚ 4 – 1.

In the third inning of the Angels’ 10-8 win over the Diamondbacks, Anaheim’s Cecil Fielder and Arizona’s Yamil Benitez both hit a grand slam in the Bank One Ballpark contest. It is the first time both teams hit bases-full home runs in the same inning since 1992, when Cubs infielder Ryne Sandberg and Pirates slugger Jeff King also accomplished the feat, playing at Three Rivers Stadium.

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In the third inning of the Angels’ 10-8 win over the Diamondbacks, Anaheim’s Cecil Fielder and Arizona’s Yamil Benitez both hit a grand slam in the Bank One Ballpark contest. It is the first time both teams hit bases-full home runs in the same inning since 1992, when Cubs infielder Ryne Sandberg and Pirates slugger Jeff King also accomplished the feat, playing at Three Rivers Stadium.

Tied with the Rangers at 6 – 6 after seven innings, the Padres erupt for six runs in the 8th inning and five more in the 9th to take a 17 – 8 decision. Steve Finley leads the way for the Padres with five RBI and four hits, including three doubles.

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Tied with the Rangers at 6 – 6 after seven innings, the Padres erupt for six runs in the 8th inning and five more in the 9th to take a 17 – 8 decision. Steve Finley leads the way for the Padres with five RBI and four hits, including three doubles.