Hitting four doubles in a game, which has occurred only 37 times in the last century, is accomplished twice today. In a 12-4 drubbing of the Cubs, Royals leadoff hitter Johnny Damon accomplishes the rare feat, as does Shannon Stewart of the Blue Jays in an 11-7 loss to the Mets at the Skydome.

ByTom

Hitting four doubles in a game, which has occurred only 37 times in the last century, is accomplished twice today. In a 12-4 drubbing of the Cubs, Royals leadoff hitter Johnny Damon accomplishes the rare feat, as does Shannon Stewart of the Blue Jays in an 11-7 loss to the Mets at the Skydome.

The Mets outslug the Blue Jays, 11 – 7, as C Mike Piazza hits his 3rd grand slam of the season. Toronto OF Shannon Stewart gets a major league record-tying four doubles in the game. Also today, the Royals defeat the Cubs, 12 – 4, as OF Johnny Damon gets five hits, including four doubles, to match Shannon Stewart’s feat.

ByBaseball

The Mets outslug the Blue Jays, 11 – 7, as C Mike Piazza hits his 3rd grand slam of the season. Toronto OF Shannon Stewart gets a major league record-tying four doubles in the game. Also today, the Royals defeat the Cubs, 12 – 4, as OF Johnny Damon gets five hits, including four doubles, to match Shannon Stewart’s feat.