Defeating the White Sox, 11-6, the Yankees win their 100th game on the earliest date in major league history, besting the 1906 Chicago Cubs and 1954 Cleveland Indians by five days. The 1906 Cubs set the major league record for fewest contests to reach 100 victories, accomplishing the milestone in 132 games.

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Defeating the White Sox, 11-6, the Yankees win their 100th game on the earliest date in major league history, besting the 1906 Chicago Cubs and 1954 Cleveland Indians by five days. The 1906 Cubs set the major league record for fewest contests to reach 100 victories, accomplishing the milestone in 132 games.

Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa hits his 56th homer of the season, tying the franchise record established in 1930 Hack Wilson. The right fielder’s solo round-tripper in the sixth inning of the Wrigley Field contest off Jason Bere contributes to Chicago’s 4-2 victory over Cincinnati.

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Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa hits his 56th homer of the season, tying the franchise record established in 1930 Hack Wilson. The right fielder’s solo round-tripper in the sixth inning of the Wrigley Field contest off Jason Bere contributes to Chicago’s 4-2 victory over Cincinnati.

Nomar Garciaparra becomes one of only five players to hit 30 homers in each of his first two seasons

Nomar Garciaparra becomes one of only five players to hit 30 homers in each of his first two seasons

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Nomar Garciaparra hits a ninth-inning grand slam, giving the Red Sox a 7-3 walk-off win over the Mariners at Fenway Park. The 25 year-old shortstop becomes one of only five players to hit 30 homers in each of his first two seasons, joining Rudy York (1937-38 Tigers), Ron Kittle (1983-84 White Sox), Jose Canseco (1986-87 A’s), and Mark McGwire (1987-88 A’s).

Texas defeats Detroit, 13 – 2, as OF Juan Gonzalez gets four long hits, including two doubles, a triple and a homer, and drives home seven runs. Gonzalez now has 143 ribbies on the year.

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Texas defeats Detroit, 13 – 2, as OF Juan Gonzalez gets four long hits, including two doubles, a triple and a homer, and drives home seven runs. Gonzalez now has 143 ribbies on the year.

Richie Sexson hits a 2-run single in Cleveland’s 10-run first inning, as the Tribe scalps Oakland, 15 – 6. Sexson hits his 4th homer in three days, and Manny Ramirez hits his 34th homer and knocks in five runs for starter Dave Burba. Joey Cora, acquired hours before the game from Seattle for David Bell, scores two runs and drives in 2.

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Richie Sexson hits a 2-run single in Cleveland’s 10-run first inning, as the Tribe scalps Oakland, 15 – 6. Sexson hits his 4th homer in three days, and Manny Ramirez hits his 34th homer and knocks in five runs for starter Dave Burba. Joey Cora, acquired hours before the game from Seattle for David Bell, scores two runs and drives in 2.

Cubs OF Sammy Sosa ties Mark McGwire by hitting his 55th home run in Chicago’s 5 – 4 win over Cincinnati. Sosa has hit 30 of his homers at Wrigley Field, three short of Hack Wilson’s Cub record and tying him with Ernie Banks.

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Cubs OF Sammy Sosa ties Mark McGwire by hitting his 55th home run in Chicago’s 5 – 4 win over Cincinnati. Sosa has hit 30 of his homers at Wrigley Field, three short of Hack Wilson’s Cub record and tying him with Ernie Banks.

Curt Schilling throws his major league-leading 13th complete game, stopping the Giants, 5 – 4. Schilling is helped by a triple play as he raises his strikeout total to a National League-high 258. Barry Bonds hits homers #29 and #30, the 7th straight year he’s had 30 homers and the 8th year he’s reached 100 RBIs.

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Curt Schilling throws his major league-leading 13th complete game, stopping the Giants, 5 – 4. Schilling is helped by a triple play as he raises his strikeout total to a National League-high 258. Barry Bonds hits homers #29 and #30, the 7th straight year he’s had 30 homers and the 8th year he’s reached 100 RBIs.

Roger Clemens racks up his 3rd straight shutout, extending his scoreless inning streak to 29, as Toronto tops the Twins, 6 – 0. The Rocket is unbeaten in his last 17 starts.

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Roger Clemens racks up his 3rd straight shutout, extending his scoreless inning streak to 29, as Toronto tops the Twins, 6 – 0. The Rocket is unbeaten in his last 17 starts.