The Royals defeat the Indians, 10 – 9, as C Mike Sweeney ties an American League record by recording an RBI in his 13th straight game. Taffy Wright of the White Sox set the mark in 1941. The major league standard is 17 games, set by Oscar Grimes of the Chicago Cubs in 1922. OF Jermaine Dye brings home six of Kansas City’s runs with four hits, including a pair of homers.

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The Royals defeat the Indians, 10 – 9, as C Mike Sweeney ties an American League record by recording an RBI in his 13th straight game. Taffy Wright of the White Sox set the mark in 1941. The major league standard is 17 games, set by Oscar Grimes of the Chicago Cubs in 1922. OF Jermaine Dye brings home six of Kansas City’s runs with four hits, including a pair of homers.

Milwaukee defeats Pittsburgh, 9 – 4, as 3B Jeff Cirillo strokes five hits, including a double and home run, and drives home three runs.

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On July 3, 1999 Milwaukee defeats Pittsburgh, 9 – 4, as 3B Jeff Cirillo strokes five hits, including a double and home run, and drives home three runs. Source Baseball Reference July 3

The Phillies defeat the Cubs, 21 – 8, scoring eight runs in the 1st inning and seven more with two outs in the 4th. 2B Marlon Anderson gets five hits for Philadelphia, including a home run off 3B Gary Gaetti, who is forced into mound duty for Chicago.

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On July 3, 1999 The Phillies defeat the Cubs, 21 – 8, scoring eight runs in the 1st inning and seven more with two outs in the 4th. 2B Marlon Anderson gets five hits for Philadelphia, including a home run off 3B Gary Gaetti, who is forced into mound duty for Chicago. Source Baseball Reference July 3

Before the game against San Francisco, Dodgers players gather in their bullpen and burn the white caps the club adopted in spring training along with other equipment. It doesn’t work as Los Angeles loses, 9 – 1, for their 6th straight loss.

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On July 3, 1999 Before the game against San Francisco, Dodgers players gather in their bullpen and burn the white caps the club adopted in spring training along with other equipment. It doesn’t work as Los Angeles loses, 9 – 1, for their 6th straight loss. Source Baseball Reference July 3

The Rockies defeat the Padres, 12 – 10, in the first game of a doubleheader, ending San Diego’s 14-game winning streak. The win also stops Colorado’s 9-game losing streak. The Rockies also take the second game, 8 – 6.

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On July 3, 1999 The Rockies defeat the Padres, 12 – 10, in the first game of a doubleheader, ending San Diego’s 14-game winning streak. The win also stops Colorado’s 9-game losing streak. The Rockies also take the second game, 8 – 6. Source Baseball Reference July 3

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.

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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

Phil Nevin and Carlos Baerga hit back-to-back pinch-hit home runs in the 9th inning, as San Diego defeats Colorado, 15 – 3.

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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

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 and May during the ensuing dispute. Officials cannot recall another suspension of an umpire for an on-field dispute. In 1990, National League president Bill White was prepared to suspend umpire Joe West for slamming Philadelphia pitcher Dennis Cook to the field, but commissioner Fay Vincent intervened and no discipline was imposed.

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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…

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.

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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