The Angels defeat the Tigers, 10 – 2, as Chuck Finley becomes the first pitcher in history to strike out four batters in an inning twice in his career. Finley previously fanned four Yankees in Anaheim’s game with the New Yorkers on May 12th. Both instances occurred in the 1st inning.

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The Angels defeat the Tigers, 10 – 2, as Chuck Finley becomes the first pitcher in history to strike out four batters in an inning twice in his career. Finley previously fanned four Yankees in Anaheim’s game with the New Yorkers on May 12th. Both instances occurred in the 1st inning.

The Mets defeat the Giants, 12 – 5, behind Kenny Rogers’ complete game victory. It is the first complete game of the year for the Mets, who have gone 139 consecutive games without a complete game. They fall one short of the major-league record of 140 set by the Angels earlier this season.

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The Mets defeat the Giants, 12 – 5, behind Kenny Rogers’ complete game victory. It is the first complete game of the year for the Mets, who have gone 139 consecutive games without a complete game. They fall one short of the major-league record of 140 set by the Angels earlier this season.

Boston defeats Seattle, 13 – 2, as rookie DH Brian Daubach goes 5 for 5, including a home run, and drives home six runs. He’ll drive in another five tomorrow.

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Boston defeats Seattle, 13 – 2, as rookie DH Brian Daubach goes 5 for 5, including a home run, and drives home six runs. He’ll drive in another five tomorrow.

1999 – In the first game of a doubleheader, the Expos defeat the Rockies, 14 – 13, after the score is tied at one apiece after four innings. Each team scores five runs in the 5th, then Montreal scores six and Colorado five in the 6th. The Expos finally win the game by scoring a run in the 10th inning. Montreal also takes the second game by an 8 – 6 count.

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1999 – In the first game of a doubleheader, the Expos defeat the Rockies, 14 – 13, after the score is tied at one apiece after four innings. Each team scores five runs in the 5th, then Montreal scores six and Colorado five in the 6th. The Expos finally win the game by scoring a run in the 10th inning. Montreal also takes the second game by an 8 – 6 count.

1999 – Manager Phil Garner is fired by the Brewers and replaced by batting coach Jim Lefebvre. Garner has had 7 straight losing seasons in Milwaukee.

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1999 – Manager Phil Garner is fired by the Brewers and replaced by batting coach Jim Lefebvre. Garner has had 7 straight losing seasons in Milwaukee.

The Red Sox defeat the Royals, 9 – 6, as Boston P Tim Wakefield ties a major league record by striking out four batters in the 9th inning. Kansas City C Chad Kreuter gets two hits in the game, his first breaking a streak of 38 consecutive at bats without a hit. It is the longest hitless streak in the majors since Dann Howitt of Oakland and Seattle went 0 for 43 in 1992.

The Red Sox defeat the Royals, 9 – 6, as Boston P Tim Wakefield ties a major league record by striking out four batters in the 9th inning. Kansas City C Chad Kreuter gets two hits in the game, his first breaking a streak of 38 consecutive at bats without a hit. It is the longest hitless streak in the majors since Dann Howitt of Oakland and Seattle went 0 for 43 in 1992.

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The Red Sox defeat the Royals, 9 – 6, as Boston P Tim Wakefield ties a major league record by striking out four batters in the 9th inning. Kansas City C Chad Kreuter gets two hits in the game, his first breaking a streak of 38 consecutive at bats without a hit. It is the longest hitless streak in the majors since Dann Howitt of Oakland and Seattle went 0 for 43 in 1992.

The Orioles defeat the Devil Rays, 17 – 1. All nine Baltimore starters score at least one run and reach base at least twice. SS Mike Bordick leads the attack with four hits, including two doubles, and five RBI.

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The Orioles defeat the Devil Rays, 17 – 1. All nine Baltimore starters score at least one run and reach base at least twice. SS Mike Bordick leads the attack with four hits, including two doubles, and five RBI.

Umpires Union chief Richie Phillips announces that he is considering seeking an injunction from the National Labor Relations Board to stop Major League Baseball from firing on September 2nd 22 umpires who recently submitted their resignations as part of negotiations ploy.

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Umpires Union chief Richie Phillips announces that he is considering seeking an injunction from the National Labor Relations Board to stop Major League Baseball from firing on September 2nd 22 umpires who recently submitted their resignations as part of negotiations ploy.