mark mcgwire St. Louis

At Shea Stadium, Cardinal first baseman Mark McGwire becomes the first player in major league history to hit 50 home runs in three consecutive seasons. Mac’s 7th-inning solo shot helps to defeat the Mets, 2 – 0.

ByThis Day in Baseball

At Shea Stadium, Cardinal first baseman Mark McGwire becomes the first player in major league history to hit 50 home runs in three consecutive seasons. Mac’s 7th-inning solo shot helps to defeat the Mets, 2 – 0.

The Phillies split a doubleheader with the Diamondbacks, winning the first game, 11 – 1, and losing the second, 12 – 9. Philadelphia 3B Scott Rolen drives in nine runs in the twinbill.

ByBaseball

The Phillies split a doubleheader with the Diamondbacks, winning the first game, 11 – 1, and losing the second, 12 – 9. Philadelphia 3B Scott Rolen drives in nine runs in the twinbill.