The Brewers defeat the Cubs, 11 – 1, as OF Jeromy Burnitz hits three home runs and drives in six runs. Devon White adds a grand slam, while Sammy Sosa does the only Cubs damage with his 398th career home run. The Brewers, 8 – 0 in their new ballpark, are just three games back of Chicago in the NL Central.

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The Brewers defeat the Cubs, 11 – 1, as OF Jeromy Burnitz hits three home runs and drives in six runs. Devon White adds a grand slam, while Sammy Sosa does the only Cubs damage with his 398th career home run. The Brewers, 8 – 0 in their new ballpark, are just three games back of Chicago in the NL Central.

A MRI reveals White Sox first baseman and two-time Most Valuable Player Frank Thomas has a right tricep tear which will require surgery. The injury, caused by diving for a ground ball, will keep the “Big Hurt” out of action for the rest of the season.

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A MRI reveals White Sox first baseman and two-time Most Valuable Player Frank Thomas has a right tricep tear which will require surgery. The injury, caused by diving for a ground ball, will keep the “Big Hurt” out of action for the rest of the season.

The Royals defeat the Indians, 8 – 3, ending Cleveland’s 10-game winning streak. Brian Meadows goes 6 2/3 innings for the win over Bartolo Colon. Mike Sweeney and Mark Quinn each have three hits.

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The Royals defeat the Indians, 8 – 3, ending Cleveland’s 10-game winning streak. Brian Meadows goes 6 2/3 innings for the win over Bartolo Colon. Mike Sweeney and Mark Quinn each have three hits.

The Giants score eight runs in the 6th inning and roll by the Expos, 13 – 0. Kirk Rueter goes eight innings for the win. Britt Reames loses his 4th in a row. The Giants, led by four by Armando Rios, collect 18 hits.

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The Giants score eight runs in the 6th inning and roll by the Expos, 13 – 0. Kirk Rueter goes eight innings for the win. Britt Reames loses his 4th in a row. The Giants, led by four by Armando Rios, collect 18 hits.

At the SkyDome, the A’s outslug the Blue Jays, 14 – 8, as seven homers leave the park. Miguel Tejada hits a 3-run home run, the 6th game in a row he’s homered at the SkyDome. Jason Giambi and Carlos Delgado match homers, and Brian Simmons and Darrin Fletcher go back-to-back.

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At the SkyDome, the A’s outslug the Blue Jays, 14 – 8, as seven homers leave the park. Miguel Tejada hits a 3-run home run, the 6th game in a row he’s homered at the SkyDome. Jason Giambi and Carlos Delgado match homers, and Brian Simmons and Darrin Fletcher go back-to-back.