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Jose Lima defeats the Cubs, 5-3, to become Houston’s first 20-game winner in ten years. Tony Eusebio supports his pitcher with two hits, including a home run. 

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1999 – Jose Lima defeats the Cubs, 5-3, to become Houston’s first 20-game winner in ten years. Tony Eusebio supports his pitcher with two hits, including a home run. 

Facing just one batter, Doug Jones records his 300th career save when he gets the final out in the A’s 5-4 victory over Tampa Bay at Tropicana Field. The 42 year-old right-handed reliever, the 11th closer to reach the milestone, will retire at the end of next season with 303 saves.

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Facing just one batter, Doug Jones records his 300th career save when he gets the final out in the A’s 5-4 victory over Tampa Bay at Tropicana Field. The 42 year-old right-handed reliever, the 11th closer to reach the milestone, will retire at the end of next season with 303 saves.

Minnesota left-hander Eric Milton no-hits the Angels, 7-0

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test On September 11, 1999,  The Twins defeat the Angels, 7 – 0, as Eric Milton hurls the 3rd no-hitter of the season. The young lefthander fans 13 and allows just two walks in his masterpiece. There are just 11,222 fans to see the game, the third smallest crowd to witness a no-hitter in the…