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.

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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.

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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.

The Cardinals defeat the Twins, 8 – 3. St. Louis OF Chris Richard becomes the second Cardinal in two weeks to hit a home run in his first major league at bat.

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The Cardinals defeat the Twins, 8 – 3. St. Louis OF Chris Richard becomes the second Cardinal in two weeks to hit a home run in his first major league at bat.

A 1919 Chicago ‘Black Sox’ autographed baseball is auctioned for $93,666 at eBay. The ball’s value, believed to be the most for such an item, was unusually high because the autographs included Shoeless Joe Jackson, who was considered illiterate and usually just signed legal documents.

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A 1919 Chicago ‘Black Sox’ autographed baseball is auctioned for $93,666 at eBay. The ball’s value, believed to be the most for such an item, was unusually high because the autographs included Shoeless Joe Jackson, who was considered illiterate and usually just signed legal documents.

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7/16/2000: Four homers were lost to rain in Denver. Oakland’s Jason Giambi and Ramon Hernandez each hit a dinger off Brian Bohanon with one man on base. Giambi connected in the first while Hernandez hit his in the fourth. Meanwhile, Larry Walker and Jeff Cirillo hit back to back homers off Tim Hudson in the third. Walker’s came with one man on base.

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7/16/2000: Four homers were lost to rain in Denver. Oakland’s Jason Giambi and Ramon Hernandez each hit a dinger off Brian Bohanon with one man on base. Giambi connected in the first while Hernandez hit his in the fourth. Meanwhile, Larry Walker and Jeff Cirillo hit back to back homers off Tim Hudson in the third. Walker’s came with one man on base.

The Twins are looking into the possibility of playing a home series outdoors in a temporary stadium next season. The move away from the Metrodome, which would require approval of Major League Baseball, the Players’ Association, the opponents, broadcast affiliates and the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, will not materialize.

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The Twins are looking into the possibility of playing a home series outdoors in a temporary stadium next season. The move away from the Metrodome, which would require approval of Major League Baseball, the Players’ Association, the opponents, broadcast affiliates and the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission, will not materialize.

The American Tobacco Company’s near-mint condition 1909 Honus Wagner card goes for $1.1 million in an eBay online auction. The high bidder will pay $1.265 million, including a 15 percent buyer’s premium for the 91 year-old card of the Hall of Fame Pirate shortstop.

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The American Tobacco Company’s near-mint condition 1909 Honus Wagner card goes for $1.1 million in an eBay online auction. The high bidder will pay $1.265 million, including a 15 percent buyer’s premium for the 91 year-old card of the Hall of Fame Pirate shortstop.