The Reds defeat the Cardinals, 12 – 6. St. Louis rookie C Keith McDonald homers in the 2nd inning, becoming only the second person in major league history to hit home runs in each of his first two big league at bats. Bob Nieman, in 1951, is the other. McDonald walks his third time up.

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The Reds defeat the Cardinals, 12 – 6. St. Louis rookie C Keith McDonald homers in the 2nd inning, becoming only the second person in major league history to hit home runs in each of his first two big league at bats. Bob Nieman, in 1951, is the other. McDonald walks his third time up.

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The American Sportscasters Association names Dodgers legend Vin Scully as the No. 1 sportscaster of the 20th century

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The American Sportscasters Association names Dodgers legend Vin Scully as the No. 1 sportscaster of the 20th century. Howard Cosell finishes 2nd, followed by Mel Allen and Red Barber. The Dodgers veteran broadcaster’s 51-year career has included play-by-play of 25 Fall Classics and 12 All-Star Games.

The Yankees clip the Orioles, 13 – 9, scoring 8 runs in the 2nd inning to come back from a 7-run deficit. Sidney Ponson helps with four straight walks in the inning. Yankee Scott Brosius ties the major-league record for 3B by starting four double plays in the game.

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The Yankees clip the Orioles, 13 – 9, scoring 8 runs in the 2nd inning to come back from a 7-run deficit. Sidney Ponson helps with four straight walks in the inning. Yankee Scott Brosius ties the major-league record for 3B by starting four double plays in the game.