At Kauffman Stadium, Indians starter John Smiley breaks his arm throwing a curveball warming up in the bullpen. The southpaw, obtained in a midseason trade from the Reds, had recently been placed on the disabled list due to tendinitis.

On September 21, 1997 — At Kauffman Stadium, Indians starter John Smiley breaks his arm throwing a curveball warming up in the bullpen. The southpaw, obtained in a midseason trade from the Reds, had recently been placed on the disabled list due to tendinitis.

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