In the season finale, Mark McGwire ends the historic season hitting his 69th and 70th home runs in the Cardinals’ 6-3 win over the Expos. Big Mac’s #70, which he hits his last at-bat off Expos’ rookie Carl Pavano of Southington, Connecticut, also establishes a National League record for round-trippers hit at home with his 38th Busch Stadium blast.

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In the season finale, Mark McGwire ends the historic season hitting his 69th and 70th home runs in the Cardinals’ 6-3 win over the Expos. Big Mac’s #70, which he hits his last at-bat off Expos’ rookie Carl Pavano of Southington, Connecticut, also establishes a National League record for round-trippers hit at home with his 38th Busch Stadium blast.

Padres reliever Trevor Hoffman ties the National League saves record as he gets three straight outs in a 3 – 2 victory over Arizona. His 53rd save (out of 54 chances) matches the standard set by current teammate Randy Myers, who did it for the Cubs in 1993.

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Padres reliever Trevor Hoffman ties the National League saves record as he gets three straight outs in a 3 – 2 victory over Arizona. His 53rd save (out of 54 chances) matches the standard set by current teammate Randy Myers, who did it for the Cubs in 1993.

In the Reds’ 4 – 1 victory over Pirates, two sets of brothers appear in the same lineup for the first time in major league history

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In the Reds’ 4 – 1 victory over Pirates, two sets of brothers appear in the same lineup for the first time in major league history. Stephen Larkin plays first, Bret Boone is at second, Barry Larkin is at short and Aaron Boone plays third making up the all-brother infield. Aaron Boone’s 3-run homer gives Brett Tomko (13-12) the complete game victory. Stephen Larkin is a career minor leaguer with a pacemaker and had a new one installed in August after his old one had a hiccup. Stephen hit .228 with three home run and 31 RBI in 80 games with the AA Chattanooga Lookouts this year.

Rickey Henderson becomes the oldest player ever to steal over 50 bases and lead the league in stolen bases. 

Rickey Henderson becomes the oldest player ever to steal over 50 bases and lead the league in stolen bases. 

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Rickey Henderson finishes the campaign with a league-leading 66 stolen bases when he swipes second and third in the bottom the third inning of the A’s 4-3 victory over the Angels at Network Associates Coliseum. The 39 year-old ‘Man of Steal’ becomes the oldest player ever to lead the league in purloined bags.

The Yankees defeat the Devil Rays, 3 – 1, for David Cone’s 20th win of the year. Cone sets a record for the most years (10) between 20-win seasons, having won 20 for the Mets in 1988. Jim Kaat held the previous record at 9. Shane Spencer homers, his 6th in nine days and his 7th in the month, a Yankee rookie record.

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The Yankees defeat the Devil Rays, 3 – 1, for David Cone’s 20th win of the year. Cone sets a record for the most years (10) between 20-win seasons, having won 20 for the Mets in 1988. Jim Kaat held the previous record at 9. Shane Spencer homers, his 6th in nine days and his 7th in the month, a Yankee rookie record.

The hot Giants rip the Rockies, 8 – 4, to stay tied with the Cubs for the wild card. Orel Hershiser wins his 11th, despite allowing eight hits in 5+ innings. One of the hits is Larry Walker’s 23rd homer, and he adds another two hits to run his average to .362.

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The hot Giants rip the Rockies, 8 – 4, to stay tied with the Cubs for the wild card. Orel Hershiser wins his 11th, despite allowing eight hits in 5+ innings. One of the hits is Larry Walker’s 23rd homer, and he adds another two hits to run his average to .362.

Sammy Sosa has no homers but a pair of hits and scores the game-winning run as the Cubs edge Houston, 3 – 2. Gary Gaetti has two RBIs while Jeff Bagwell hits his 34th for the Astros.

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Sammy Sosa has no homers but a pair of hits and scores the game-winning run as the Cubs edge Houston, 3 – 2. Gary Gaetti has two RBIs while Jeff Bagwell hits his 34th for the Astros.

Phillies P Curt Schilling strikes out seven batters to reach the 300 mark in the season. He thus becomes the 5th pitcher in major league history to fan 300 or more in consecutive seasons. Florida wins in the 10th, 4 – 3, on Dave Berg’s two-out double. The Phillies also lose the nightcap, 1 – 0, in 13 innings.

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Phillies P Curt Schilling strikes out seven batters to reach the 300 mark in the season. He thus becomes the 5th pitcher in major league history to fan 300 or more in consecutive seasons. Florida wins in the 10th, 4 – 3, on Dave Berg’s two-out double. The Phillies also lose the nightcap, 1 – 0, in 13 innings.

Juan Samuel, playing in his final major league game, pinch runs, steals third and scores the winning run in the 13th inning for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Detroit Tigers.

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Juan Samuel, playing in his final major league game, pinch runs, steals third and scores the winning run in the 13th inning for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Detroit Tigers.