Pedro Martinez records his final strikeout for the Expos, fanning Dale Daulton in the Montreal’s 3-2 victory over Florida at Olympic Stadium. The 25 year-old right-hander, who will be traded to the Red Sox in the off-season for Carl Pavano and Tony Armas, establishes a franchise record with his 305th strikeout of the season.

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Pedro Martinez records his final strikeout for the Expos, fanning Dale Daulton in the Montreal’s 3-2 victory over Florida at Olympic Stadium. The 25 year-old right-hander, who will be traded to the Red Sox in the off-season for Carl Pavano and Tony Armas, establishes a franchise record with his 305th strikeout of the season.

With the Blue Jays in last place, Toronto fires manager Cito Gaston before today’s game with the Orioles. Gaston took the team to the World Series in 1992 and 1993. Coach Mel Queen is named as interim manager for the last five games. The O’s then beat the Jays, 9 – 3, to clinch the American League East title. Baltimore was never out of first place, just the 6th major league team to hold first place every day of the season.

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With the Blue Jays in last place, Toronto fires manager Cito Gaston before today’s game with the Orioles. Gaston took the team to the World Series in 1992 and 1993. Coach Mel Queen is named as interim manager for the last five games. The O’s then beat the Jays, 9 – 3, to clinch the American League East title. Baltimore was never out of first place, just the 6th major league team to hold first place every day of the season.

The Marlins, with a 6-3 victory over the Expos at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium, clinch their first-ever postseason berth. Florida, which reaches the playoffs in just their fifth year in existence, will become the youngest franchise to ever win a World Championship.

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The Marlins, with a 6-3 victory over the Expos at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium, clinch their first-ever postseason berth. Florida, which reaches the playoffs in just their fifth year in existence, will become the youngest franchise to ever win a World Championship.

In a warm-up for the playoffs, the Indians rally from a 9 – 2 deficit to shock the Yankees, 10 – 9. Tony Fernandez and Tino Martinez match two-run homers, while David Justice and Sandy Alomar also homer for the Tribe.

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In a warm-up for the playoffs, the Indians rally from a 9 – 2 deficit to shock the Yankees, 10 – 9. Tony Fernandez and Tino Martinez match two-run homers, while David Justice and Sandy Alomar also homer for the Tribe.

Thanks to the Mets beating the Marlins, the Braves, prior to their 3-2 win over the Expos, capture the National League East title. The title is sixth straight division flag for Atlanta, which breaks the major league record.

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Thanks to the Mets beating the Marlins, the Braves, prior to their 3-2 win over the Expos, capture the National League East title. The title is sixth straight division flag for Atlanta, which breaks the major league record.

The Expos put a dent in Denny Neagle’s possible Cy Young Award as they twice unload back-to-back homers to beat the Braves, 7 – 1. Neagle retires the first 12 batters before giving up a single, then homers to Rondell White and Hensley Meulens. In the 6th David Segui and White hit consecutive homers.

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The Expos put a dent in Denny Neagle’s possible Cy Young Award as they twice unload back-to-back homers to beat the Braves, 7 – 1. Neagle retires the first 12 batters before giving up a single, then homers to Rondell White and Hensley Meulens. In the 6th David Segui and White hit consecutive homers.

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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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.