Nelson Barrera, Mexico’s career home run and RBI leader, is electrocuted trying to free metal roofing from high-tension wires. The 44 year-old ‘Admiral’, who hit 455 home runs during his 26-year Mexican Baseball League tenure, had hoped to continue playing so that he could hold the career Triple Crown by also reaching the career hit record.

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Nelson Barrera, Mexico’s career home run and RBI leader, is electrocuted trying to free metal roofing from high-tension wires. The 44 year-old ‘Admiral’, who hit 455 home runs during his 26-year Mexican Baseball League tenure, had hoped to continue playing so that he could hold the career Triple Crown by also reaching the career hit record.

The Twins beat the Rangers, 5 – 4, despite a pair of home runs by Alex Rodriguez. The round-trippers give Rodriguez his 6th 30-home run season, breaking Ernie Banks’ record for shortstops.

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The Twins beat the Rangers, 5 – 4, despite a pair of home runs by Alex Rodriguez. The round-trippers give Rodriguez his 6th 30-home run season, breaking Ernie Banks’ record for shortstops.

The Royals defeat the Angels, 12 – 3, as Raul Ibanez hits a grand slam in the 1st inning and a three-run home run in the 2nd inning to tie a club record with seven RBIs.

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The Royals defeat the Angels, 12 – 3, as Raul Ibanez hits a grand slam in the 1st inning and a three-run home run in the 2nd inning to tie a club record with seven RBIs.