Seattle scores seven runs in the 1st inning, and eight in the 5th, on the way to a 19 – 8 pasting of the Rangers. 3B Luis Sojo gets five hits for the winners.

On Oh! Henry candy bar day in Montreal, Henry Rodriguez bangs two homers to tie for the National League lead at 25. His Expos beat the Pirates, 11 – 3, nine of the runs coming in the 2nd inning. Rodriguez adds a single and two-run double.

Former Yankees P Steve Howe, released by the team just two days ago, is arrested at Kennedy International Airport in New York for carrying a loaded gun in his luggage. He will plead guilty to a misdemeanor and be sentenced to three years probation and 150 hours of community service.

In Cleveland, Ruben Sierra homers from both sides of the plate as the Yankees beat the Indians, 11 – 9. One of Sierra’s home runs comes in the 9-run 6th inning. Albert Belle, back from a two-game suspension, is 3 for 5 with a homer, and Eddie Murray adds his 488th home run for the Tribe. The game takes 4:10.

The Cubs beat the Padres, 9 – 6, in 16 innings. 1B Brant Brown is the hero for Chicago with five hits on the day, including a double and a two-run homer in the 16th.

On June 21, 1996 The New York Yankees acquire Billy Brewer and give Steve Howe his release.

On June 11, 1996 The Mariners make Rick Aguilera’s second start of the season a disaster by rocking him for 10 runs and 10 hits in 3+ innings. Dan Wilson has five of the M’s 24 hits as Seattle wins over host Minnesota‚ 18 – 8. Joey Cora and Alex Rodriguez each have 4 hits to back Bob Wells (6-1).

On June 10, 1996 The Mets defeat the Braves‚ 8 – 3‚ despite 5 hits for Atlanta SS Jeff Blauser. Todd Hundley strokes two homers in going 4 for 4 with 5 RBIs for New York.

On June 10, 1996 The White Sox defeat the Red Sox‚ 8 – 2. Tim Wakefield goes the distance for Boston‚ surrendering 16 hits and making 162 pitches‚ all on two days’ rest. It is the most hits allowed in a game by a pitcher this decade.