At Candlestick Park, Todd Hundley’s second homer of the day, a ninth inning three-run shot to deep right field off Giants’ closer Robb Nen, sparks the Dodgers’ 7-6 comeback win. Ellis Burks had put San Francisco ahead in the bottom of the eighth, 6-4, with a three-run homer off Alan Mills.

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At Candlestick Park, Todd Hundley’s second homer of the day, a ninth inning three-run shot to deep right field off Giants’ closer Robb Nen, sparks the Dodgers’ 7-6 comeback win. Ellis Burks had put San Francisco ahead in the bottom of the eighth, 6-4, with a three-run homer off Alan Mills.

Pat Meares on the disabled list recovering from surgery on his left hand, participates in a sausage race at Milwaukee’s County Stadium

Pat Meares on the disabled list recovering from surgery on his left hand, participates in a sausage race at Milwaukee’s County Stadium

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Shortstop Pat Meares of the Pittsburgh Pirates, on the disabled list recovering from surgery on his left hand, participates in a sausage race at Milwaukee’s County Stadium. Meares, dressed as a 10-foot bratwurst, wins the race defeating a giant hot dog and a polish sausage. Two days ago, Meares was caught on videotape sunbathing in the upper deck of Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium for the first six innings of a game.

Boston scores 11 runs in the 1st inning on the way to a 17 – 1 victory over the White Sox. Pedro Martinez (14-2) goes five innings with John Wasdin pitching the last 4. Brian Daubach and Nomar Garciaparra homer in the 1st with Nomar adding another in the 3rd. Mike Stanley and Jason Varitek also homer in the game for Boston.

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Boston scores 11 runs in the 1st inning on the way to a 17 – 1 victory over the White Sox. Pedro Martinez (14-2) goes five innings with John Wasdin pitching the last 4. Brian Daubach and Nomar Garciaparra homer in the 1st with Nomar adding another in the 3rd. Mike Stanley and Jason Varitek also homer in the game for Boston.

Kansas City scores 10 runs in the 8th inning to defeat the Indians, 11 – 7. The Royals total eight hits in the game and their only home run is a two-out solo shot by Johnny Damon in the big frame.

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Kansas City scores 10 runs in the 8th inning to defeat the Indians, 11 – 7. The Royals total eight hits in the game and their only home run is a two-out solo shot by Johnny Damon in the big frame.