Hot-hitting Manny Ramirez hits two more homers, one a grand slam, in the Indians’ 12 – 3 win over Kansas City. Manny had two homers on July 3.

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Hot-hitting Manny Ramirez hits two more homers, one a grand slam, in the Indians’ 12 – 3 win over Kansas City. Manny had two homers on July 3.

Toronto defeats Tampa Bay, 2 – 1, with the help of 7 1/3 strong innings by Roger Clemens. In the game, Clemens fans Devil Ray LF Randy Winn for his 3,000th career strikeout. Only 10 other pitchers have reached that mark in major league annals.

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Toronto defeats Tampa Bay, 2 – 1, with the help of 7 1/3 strong innings by Roger Clemens. In the game, Clemens fans Devil Ray LF Randy Winn for his 3,000th career strikeout. Only 10 other pitchers have reached that mark in major league annals.

The White Sox plate 14 runs – including 8 in the 6th inning – on 12 hits against Red Sox pitching, but it’s not enough for a win. Boston strokes 20 hits and pushes 15 runners across for a 15 – 14 victory.

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The White Sox plate 14 runs – including 8 in the 6th inning – on 12 hits against Red Sox pitching, but it’s not enough for a win. Boston strokes 20 hits and pushes 15 runners across for a 15 – 14 victory.

The National Baseball Facility of Ireland, considered the main home of the Irish National baseball team, officially opens in Corkagh Demesne Park in Clondalkin, West Dublin when U.S. Ambassador Jean Kennedy throws out the ceremonial first pitch. Dodger owner Peter O’Malley played an instrumental role in the construction of the diamonds now known as the Fields of Dreams, which includes a regulation sized adult field and an international standard Little League field.

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The National Baseball Facility of Ireland, considered the main home of the Irish National baseball team, officially opens in Corkagh Demesne Park in Clondalkin, West Dublin when U.S. Ambassador Jean Kennedy throws out the ceremonial first pitch. Dodger owner Peter O’Malley played an instrumental role in the construction of the diamonds now known as the Fields of Dreams, which includes a regulation sized adult field and an international standard Little League field.

Three White Sox pitchers combine to shut out the Red Sox, 3 – 0, on five hits. John Snyder gets the win with 7 1/3 innings. Nomar Garciaparra has two walks but his 24-game hitting streak ends.

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Three White Sox pitchers combine to shut out the Red Sox, 3 – 0, on five hits. John Snyder gets the win with 7 1/3 innings. Nomar Garciaparra has two walks but his 24-game hitting streak ends.

Dodger interim General Manager Tommy Lasorda sends blue chippers Dennys Reyes and Paul Konerko to the Reds for closer Jeff Shaw. Lasorda later admits he was unaware that Shaw, under terms of the Basic Agreement, has the right to demand a trade at the end of the season.

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Dodger interim General Manager Tommy Lasorda sends blue chippers Dennys Reyes and Paul Konerko to the Reds for closer Jeff Shaw. Lasorda later admits he was unaware that Shaw, under terms of the Basic Agreement, has the right to demand a trade at the end of the season.

Manny Ramirez’s two home runs are Cleveland’s only hits against Kansas City pitcher Jose Rosado, but they’re enough to give the Tribe a 2 – 1 win over the Royals.

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On July 3, 1998 Manny Ramirez’s two home runs are Cleveland’s only hits against Kansas City pitcher Jose Rosado, but they’re enough to give the Tribe a 2 – 1 win over the Royals. Source Baseball Reference July 3

The Red Sox and Pedro Martinez pile on the Expos, defeating them 15 – 0 at Fenway Park. The Sox collect 20 hits for Pedro.

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On July 2, 1998 The Red Sox and Pedro Martinez pile on the Expos, defeating them 15 – 0 at Fenway Park. The Sox collect 20 hits for Pedro.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2