A’s blue chip rookie Ben Grieve debuts with a club-record-tying three doubles for five RBIs in a 12 – 3 win over the Giants. Grieve had 136 ribbies in 127 minor league games. Brad Rigby wins his first major league game.

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On September 3, 1997 — A’s blue chip rookie Ben Grieve debuts with a club-record-tying three doubles for five RBIs in a 12 – 3 win over the Giants. Grieve had 136 ribbies in 127 minor league games. Brad Rigby wins his first major league game.

 

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