The United States Olympic team, managed by former Dodger skipper Tommy Lasorda, stuns the world, beating the much-favored Cuban team to win the country’s first gold medal in its national pastime. Ben Sheets ends Cuba’s 21-game Olympic winning streak with a 4-0 shutout.

ByThis Day in Baseball

The United States Olympic team, managed by former Dodger skipper Tommy Lasorda, stuns the world, beating the much-favored Cuban team to win the country’s first gold medal in its national pastime. Ben Sheets ends Cuba’s 21-game Olympic winning streak with a 4-0 shutout.

The A’s defeat the Angels, 9 – 7. Anaheim’s Darin Erstad hits a home run in the 2nd inning for his 99th RBI of the year from the leadoff spot to set a new record. Nomar Garciaparra drove home 98 in 1997 for the previous mark.

ByBaseball

The A’s defeat the Angels, 9 – 7. Anaheim’s Darin Erstad hits a home run in the 2nd inning for his 99th RBI of the year from the leadoff spot to set a new record. Nomar Garciaparra drove home 98 in 1997 for the previous mark.

The Braves defeat the Expos, 6 – 0, as Tom Glavine becomes the National League’s first 20-game winner. Glavine’s 20th career shutout gives him 20 victories in a season for the 5th time in his career.

ByBaseball

The Braves defeat the Expos, 6 – 0, as Tom Glavine becomes the National League’s first 20-game winner. Glavine’s 20th career shutout gives him 20 victories in a season for the 5th time in his career.

For only the second time since 1900, three teams play in the same twin bill when the Indians beat the White Sox in the opener, 9-2, and then lose the nightcap to the Twins, 4-3 at the Jake. In 1951 at Sportsman’s Park, the Cardinals played host to the Giants, winning 6-4 before bowing to the Braves, 2-0.

ByBaseball

For only the second time since 1900, three teams play in the same twin bill when the Indians beat the White Sox in the opener, 9-2, and then lose the nightcap to the Twins, 4-3 at the Jake. In 1951 at Sportsman’s Park, the Cardinals played host to the Giants, winning 6-4 before bowing to the Braves, 2-0.

2000 – The White Sox lose to the Twins, 6 – 5, in 10 innings, but still clinch the AL Central as Kansas City defeats Cleveland, 9 – 0.

ByBaseball

2000 – The White Sox lose to the Twins, 6 – 5, in 10 innings, but still clinch the AL Central as Kansas City defeats Cleveland, 9 – 0.

Aurelio Rodriguez dies at the age of 52 from injuries suffered when he was struck by a car.

Aurelio Rodriguez dies at the age of 52 from injuries suffered when he was struck by a car.

ByThis Day in Baseball

On September 23, 2000, former major leaguer Aurelio Rodriguez dies at the age of 52 from injuries suffered when he was struck by a car. A slick-fielding third baseman, Rodriguez won a Gold Glove in 1976 for the Detroit Tigers. He played for seven teams during his 17-year career.

The Giants and Diamondbacks split a doubleheader, with Arizona winning the first game, 7 – 5, and San Francisco taking the nightcap, 9 – 5. Arizona OF Luis Gonzalez hits a three-run home run in each game, and has a total of 8 RBIs on the day.

ByBaseball

The Giants and Diamondbacks split a doubleheader, with Arizona winning the first game, 7 – 5, and San Francisco taking the nightcap, 9 – 5. Arizona OF Luis Gonzalez hits a three-run home run in each game, and has a total of 8 RBIs on the day.

|

The Braves whitewash the Expos, 10 – 0, clinching their 9th consecutive trip to the playoffs. Greg Maddux hurls the shutout, extending his streak of scoreless innings streak to 36 1/3.

ByThis Day in Baseball

The Braves whitewash the Expos, 10 – 0, clinching their 9th consecutive trip to the playoffs. Greg Maddux hurls the shutout, extending his streak of scoreless innings streak to 36 1/3.