Pete Harnisch pitches six innings of shutout ball, and Stan Belinda and Todd Williams continue the whitewash as the Reds roll, 17 – 0, over Milwaukee. Reggie Sanders drives in three runs with two doubles and a homer. Sanders, Sean Casey and Aaron Boone all hit bases-loaded doubles in the 12-run 6th inning. Eddie Taubensee and Barry Larkin also homer in the game.

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Pete Harnisch pitches six innings of shutout ball, and Stan Belinda and Todd Williams continue the whitewash as the Reds roll, 17 – 0, over Milwaukee. Reggie Sanders drives in three runs with two doubles and a homer. Sanders, Sean Casey and Aaron Boone all hit bases-loaded doubles in the 12-run 6th inning. Eddie Taubensee and Barry Larkin also homer in the game.

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legendary broadcaster Jack Brickhouse dies from cardiac arrest at the age of 82

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On August 6, 1998, legendary broadcaster Jack Brickhouse dies from cardiac arrest at the age of 82. The likeable Brickhouse began his broadcasting career in 1934, working for a radio station in his native Peoria, Illinois. Known for his trademark home run call of “Hey Hey!,” Brickhouse announced Chicago Cubs games from 1941 to 1981….

Kevin McClatchy’s vision of a baseball-only stadium in Pittsburgh starts to become more of a reality when PNC Bank strikes a deal with the Pirates calling the Bucs’ new home PNC Park. The new ballpark, which will be highly praised, will host its first game in 2001.

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Kevin McClatchy’s vision of a baseball-only stadium in Pittsburgh starts to become more of a reality when PNC Bank strikes a deal with the Pirates calling the Bucs’ new home PNC Park. The new ballpark, which will be highly praised, will host its first game in 2001.

The Blue Jays trade P Randy Myers to the Padres in exchange for C Brian Loyd and a player to be named. The Padres don’t really need Myers, but claim him on waivers in a move to block his going to the Atlanta Braves in a trade; the move backfires as the Jays do not withdraw waivers as expected, and the Pads are stuck with Myers’ expensive contract while they already have a top closer in Trevor Hoffman.

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The Blue Jays trade P Randy Myers to the Padres in exchange for C Brian Loyd and a player to be named. The Padres don’t really need Myers, but claim him on waivers in a move to block his going to the Atlanta Braves in a trade; the move backfires as the Jays do not withdraw waivers as expected, and the Pads are stuck with Myers’ expensive contract while they already have a top closer in Trevor Hoffman.

Pittsburgh 1B Kevin Young goes 4 for 4, with four runs scored and four RBIs, to lead the Pirates to a 13 – 5 mauling of the Rockies. Three of Young’s hits are doubles.

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Pittsburgh 1B Kevin Young goes 4 for 4, with four runs scored and four RBIs, to lead the Pirates to a 13 – 5 mauling of the Rockies. Three of Young’s hits are doubles.

The Orioles’ Mike Mussina carries a no-hitter into the 8th before allowing a double to Frank Catalanotto. Broadcasting the game is the long-time voice of the Detroit Tigers, Ernie Harwell. Ernie is celebrating his golden anniversary, starting as an announcer for the Brooklyn Dodgers on this date in 1948.

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The Orioles’ Mike Mussina carries a no-hitter into the 8th before allowing a double to Frank Catalanotto. Broadcasting the game is the long-time voice of the Detroit Tigers, Ernie Harwell. Ernie is celebrating his golden anniversary, starting as an announcer for the Brooklyn Dodgers on this date in 1948.

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Darryl Strawberry’s pinch-hit grand slam is the big blow in the Yankees’ 9-run ninth inning to come from behind to defeat the A’s, 10 – 5 in the second game of a doubleheader. It is Strawberry’s second pinch-hit slam of the season, setting a new American League record. It also matches the National League mark held by his former manager Davey Johnson and Mike Ivie, both set in 1978. New York also wins the first game of the twinbill, 10 – 4.

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Darryl Strawberry’s pinch-hit grand slam is the big blow in the Yankees’ 9-run ninth inning to come from behind to defeat the A’s, 10 – 5 in the second game of a doubleheader. It is Strawberry’s second pinch-hit slam of the season, setting a new American League record. It also matches the National League mark held by his former manager Davey Johnson and Mike Ivie, both set in 1978. New York also wins the first game of the twinbill, 10 – 4.

Mike Oquist gives up fourteen earned runs, becoming the first pitcher in 22 years to give up that many runs in an appearance when the Yankees crush the A’s, 14-1. The 30 year-old right-hander, who faces 32 batters in five innings during the Network Associates Coliseum contest, sets a franchise record for runs allowed, being sacrificed to save the bullpen for tomorrow’s doubleheader against the Bronx Bombers.

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Mike Oquist gives up fourteen earned runs, becoming the first pitcher in 22 years to give up that many runs in an appearance when the Yankees crush the A’s, 14-1. The 30 year-old right-hander, who faces 32 batters in five innings during the Network Associates Coliseum contest, sets a franchise record for runs allowed, being sacrificed to save the bullpen for tomorrow’s doubleheader against the Bronx Bombers.