At Clevelandās Jacobs Field, first baseman Jim Thome establishes a new single-season Indian home run record by hitting his 51st homer. Albert Belle hit 50 for the Tribe in 1995.
In his first full season as closer, John Smoltz, preserving a Bravesā 3-1 victory over the Mets, converts his 54th save of the season to establish a new National League mark. Randy Myers (Cubs ā 1993) and Trevor Hoffman (Padres ā 1998) had previously shared the record.
TheĀ PiratesĀ beat theĀ Cubs, 13 ā 3.Ā Brian GilesĀ scores five runs for Pittsburgh and drives home six with a double and a pair of home runs. Giles will hit a pinch 2-run home run tomorrow to finish the year with 103 RBIs.
TheĀ DodgersĀ keep their slim playoff hopes alive with a 1 ā 0, 10-inning win over theĀ Padres.Ā Paul LoDucaās homer offĀ Jeremy FikacĀ is the winner.
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