On July 2, 1999 Hey Mom! Texas righty pitcher Jeff Zimmerman defeats his brother Jordan Zimmerman, a lefty for Seattle, 7 – 6.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

On July 2, 1999 In the Cards’ 9 – 5 loss to the Diamondbacks, Mark McGwire belts a pair of homers, his 56th multi-homer game, which moves him into 4th place on this list ahead of Jimmie Foxx.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

On July 2, 1999 Phil Nevin and Carlos Baerga hit back-to-back pinch-hit home runs in the 9th inning, as San Diego defeats Colorado, 15 – 3.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

On July 2, 1999 Umpire Tom Hallion is suspended for three games for his actions during an argument with Colorado catcher Jeff Reed and coach Milt May on June 26th. The dispute began when Rockies pitcher Mike DeJean complained to third base umpire Terry Tata about a check-swing call while walking to his dugout, and home plate ump Hallion told him to get in the dugout. Hallion bumped Reed…

On July 2, 1999 Houston defeats Cincinnati, 7 – 5, ending the Reds’ 10-game winning streak. Cincinnati’s streak consisted of an unprecedented 10 straight victories over division-leading clubs.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2