Dropping an 8-2 decision against division-leading Atlanta, the Marlins lose their 100th game of the season, becoming the first team that has gone from being World Series champions to having triple digits defeats the next season. Florida, which has never had 100 defeats during its six-year existence, will compile a 54-108 (.333) record to finish last in the five-team National League East.

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Dropping an 8-2 decision against division-leading Atlanta, the Marlins lose their 100th game of the season, becoming the first team that has gone from being World Series champions to having triple digits defeats the next season. Florida, which has never had 100 defeats during its six-year existence, will compile a 54-108 (.333) record to finish last in the five-team National League East.

Thanks to Damion Easley’s tenth inning two-run walk-off homer, the Tigers beat Rick Aguilera and the Twins, 8-7. It is the third consecutive contest in which Detroit trailed going into the final inning, but wins the game in dramatic fashion in their last at-bat.

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Thanks to Damion Easley’s tenth inning two-run walk-off homer, the Tigers beat Rick Aguilera and the Twins, 8-7. It is the third consecutive contest in which Detroit trailed going into the final inning, but wins the game in dramatic fashion in their last at-bat.

The Yankees (102-41) move 20.5 games ahead of the second-place Red Sox, clinching a flag on the earliest date in AL history with their 7-5 win over Boston at Fenway Park. The Bronx Bombers will set an American League record with their 112 victories this season.

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The Yankees (102-41) move 20.5 games ahead of the second-place Red Sox, clinching a flag on the earliest date in AL history with their 7-5 win over Boston at Fenway Park. The Bronx Bombers will set an American League record with their 112 victories this season.

In Toronto’s 6 – 3 loss to the Indians in 13 innings, the Jays’ Alex Gonzalez strikes out six times. Tribe starter Dwight Gooden K’s him the first three times, with three relievers add strikeouts.

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In Toronto’s 6 – 3 loss to the Indians in 13 innings, the Jays’ Alex Gonzalez strikes out six times. Tribe starter Dwight Gooden K’s him the first three times, with three relievers add strikeouts.

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Jeff Bagwell launches his first career grand slam and drives in six as Houston mauls the Reds, 13-7. Bagwell and Derek Bell contribute three hits apiece. Sean Bergman picks up the victory. 

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1998 – Jeff Bagwell launches his first career grand slam and drives in six as Houston mauls the Reds, 13-7. Bagwell and Derek Bell contribute three hits apiece. Sean Bergman picks up the victory. 

Phillies rookie Marlon Anderson hits a pinch home run in his first major league at bat to become the 14th player in history to do so. The Phils and Mets combine for nine homers – Philadelphia has a team-record 7 – in the 16 – 4 Phils win. Four different players homer twice: Jermaine Allensworth for New York and Rico Brogna, Kevin Sefcik, and Bobby Estalella for the Phils.

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Phillies rookie Marlon Anderson hits a pinch home run in his first major league at bat to become the 14th player in history to do so. The Phils and Mets combine for nine homers – Philadelphia has a team-record 7 – in the 16 – 4 Phils win. Four different players homer twice: Jermaine Allensworth for New York and Rico Brogna, Kevin Sefcik, and Bobby Estalella for the Phils.

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Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals breaks what is arguably the game’s most prestigious single-season record: Roger Maris’ mark of 61 home runs

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test On September 8, 1998, Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals breaks what is arguably the game’s most prestigious single-season record: Roger Maris’ mark of 61 home runs. McGwire hits his 62nd home run against Steve Trachsel in the fourth inning of a 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. After the game, McGwire presents…

Randy Johnson fires a six-hit shutout, 1-0, over Cincinnati to sport a record of 7-1 with a 1.00 ERA since his midseason trade from Seattle. He fans 14. Derek Bell supplies the game’s only run with a solo shot off Steve Parris in the sixth. 

Randy Johnson fires a six-hit shutout, 1-0, over Cincinnati to sport a record of 7-1 with a 1.00 ERA since his midseason trade from Seattle. He fans 14. Derek Bell supplies the game’s only run with a solo shot off Steve Parris in the sixth. 

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1998 – Randy Johnson fires a six-hit shutout, 1-0, over Cincinnati to sport a record of 7-1 with a 1.00 ERA since his midseason trade from Seattle. He fans 14. Derek Bell supplies the game’s only run with a solo shot off Steve Parris in the sixth. 

Houston’s Randy Johnson strikes out 14 Reds in a 1 – 0 win. It is the 17th time this season he’s struck out 10 or more and the 100th time in his career. He lowers his ERA to 1.00 since being acquired in a trade with the Mariners.

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Houston’s Randy Johnson strikes out 14 Reds in a 1 – 0 win. It is the 17th time this season he’s struck out 10 or more and the 100th time in his career. He lowers his ERA to 1.00 since being acquired in a trade with the Mariners.

Mariners’ OF Ken Griffey, Jr. has four hits, including two homers, and reaches the 50 home run level. He’s the 3rd player to do so in successive seasons. Seattle defeats the Orioles, 11 – 1, as Griffey knocks in six runs.

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Mariners’ OF Ken Griffey, Jr. has four hits, including two homers, and reaches the 50 home run level. He’s the 3rd player to do so in successive seasons. Seattle defeats the Orioles, 11 – 1, as Griffey knocks in six runs.