The Reds defeat the Phillies, 5 – 3, as SS Barry Larkin drives in all the Cincinnati runs on two home runs.
The Reds defeat the Phillies, 5 – 3, as SS Barry Larkin drives in all the Cincinnati runs on two home runs.
The Pirates trade P Danny Darwin to the Astros in exchange for minor league P Rich Loiselle.
The Pirates trade P Danny Darwin to the Astros in exchange for minor league P Rich Loiselle.
The Indians spoil Eddie Murray’s return to Baltimore by beating the Orioles, 9 – 5. Murray gets a standing ovation from the crowd and on his third at-bat belts a home run, the 493rd of his career.
The Indians spoil Eddie Murray’s return to Baltimore by beating the Orioles, 9 – 5. Murray gets a standing ovation from the crowd and on his third at-bat belts a home run, the 493rd of his career.
Toronto’s Erik Hanson walks Cleveland’s Jim Thome without throwing a fourth ball. With the count 2-2 the pitch is wide and Thome jogs to first base. Umpire Mike Everitt, a fill-in from the Pacific Coast League, had incorrectly called the count 3-2 before the pitch, and Thome, who knew better, didn’t correct him. The next batter, Albert Belle, hits a three-run double for a 4 – 2 win.
Toronto’s Erik Hanson walks Cleveland’s Jim Thome without throwing a fourth ball. With the count 2-2 the pitch is wide and Thome jogs to first base. Umpire Mike Everitt, a fill-in from the Pacific Coast League, had incorrectly called the count 3-2 before the pitch, and Thome, who knew better, didn’t correct him. The next batter, Albert Belle, hits a three-run double for a 4 – 2 win.
The Orioles trade P Kent Mercker to the Indians in exchange for DH Eddie Murray. Murray returns to the Flock needing just eight homers to reach 500.
The Orioles trade P Kent Mercker to the Indians in exchange for DH Eddie Murray. Murray returns to the Flock needing just eight homers to reach 500.
Oakland defeats Texas, 11 – 8, despite five hits – including a double and homer – by Rangers OF Rusty Greer. Terry Steinbach homers twice to extend his hitting streak to 21 games.
Oakland defeats Texas, 11 – 8, despite five hits – including a double and homer – by Rangers OF Rusty Greer. Terry Steinbach homers twice to extend his hitting streak to 21 games.
The Red Sox take a 9 – 2 lead over the Yankees into the 7th inning in Boston. New York scores three in the 7th, two in the 8th, and four in the 9th to move ahead, 11 – 9. The Red Sox bounce back with three of their own in their last at bat to defeat New York by a score of 12 – 11 and end John Wetteland’s record save streak.
The Red Sox take a 9 – 2 lead over the Yankees into the 7th inning in Boston. New York scores three in the 7th, two in the 8th, and four in the 9th to move ahead, 11 – 9. The Red Sox bounce back with three of their own in their last at bat to defeat New York by a score of 12 – 11 and end John Wetteland’s record save streak.
Lead-off hitter Kurt Abbott pounds a single, triple, and home run and drives in six runs to lead the Marlins to an 11 – 2 victory over the Astros.
Lead-off hitter Kurt Abbott pounds a single, triple, and home run and drives in six runs to lead the Marlins to an 11 – 2 victory over the Astros.
Five Padre relievers help the Rockies set a club record of 11 runs in the 7th inning en route to a 13 – 12 Rocks win. Colorado overcomes a seven-run deficit.
Five Padre relievers help the Rockies set a club record of 11 runs in the 7th inning en route to a 13 – 12 Rocks win. Colorado overcomes a seven-run deficit.
Cards pitcher Andy Benes, who started the year going 1-7, evens his record at 8-8, beating the Reds 6 – 4.
Cards pitcher Andy Benes, who started the year going 1-7, evens his record at 8-8, beating the Reds 6 – 4.
