The Chicago White Sox become the 16th team in American League history to hit four home runs in one inning in their 12 – 1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Frank Thomas, Harold Baines and Robin Ventura hit consecutive homers and Chad Kreuter adds another in Chicago’s seven-run 8th inning.

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The Chicago White Sox become the 16th team in American League history to hit four home runs in one inning in their 12 – 1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Frank Thomas, Harold Baines and Robin Ventura hit consecutive homers and Chad Kreuter adds another in Chicago’s seven-run 8th inning.

1996 – In Seattle‚ Ken Griffey‚ Jr sinks the Yankees with three home runs‚ scoring 5 runs and driving in 6 as the Mariners win‚ 10 – 4. It is the first 3-homer game for Griffey. Scott Kamieniecki takes the loss‚ his last game with the Yankees. His season will end in a month when he goes on the AAA disabled list.

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1996 – In Seattle‚ Ken Griffey‚ Jr sinks the Yankees with three home runs‚ scoring 5 runs and driving in 6 as the Mariners win‚ 10 – 4. It is the first 3-homer game for Griffey. Scott Kamieniecki takes the loss‚ his last game with the Yankees. His season will end in a month when he goes on the AAA disabled list.

David Howard steals home‚ the second Royal to do it in 2 days – Bob Hamelin also swiped home against the Tigers – and Kevin Appier pitches 7 2/3 strong innings to give the Royals their 4th straight win‚ 4 – 2.

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David Howard steals home‚ the second Royal to do it in 2 days – Bob Hamelin also swiped home against the Tigers – and Kevin Appier pitches 7 2/3 strong innings to give the Royals their 4th straight win‚ 4 – 2.

Albert Belle’s 21-game hitting streak is stopped when, with two men on, he strikes out in the 9th inning to end the game, a 10 – 8 Cleveland loss to the Brewers.

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Albert Belle’s 21-game hitting streak is stopped when, with two men on, he strikes out in the 9th inning to end the game, a 10 – 8 Cleveland loss to the Brewers.

The Athletics spoil Dwight Gooden Day in New York City by hitting five homers – three by Yankee-killer Geronimo Berroa – to beat the Yankees, 5 – 1. The five runs, all coming on solo homers, ties the major league mark.

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The Athletics spoil Dwight Gooden Day in New York City by hitting five homers – three by Yankee-killer Geronimo Berroa – to beat the Yankees, 5 – 1. The five runs, all coming on solo homers, ties the major league mark.

In San Francisco, the fans and players ignore a light earthquake at 3Com Park – 4.8 on the Richter scale – in the 3rd inning, and the Giants break a 6th-inning tie to win, 8 – 5, over the Expos. Matt Williams hits his 11th home run and drives in three runs for San Francisco, while Henry Rodriguez hits his 17th homer for the Expos. His three ribbies give him 51 to lead the National League.

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In San Francisco, the fans and players ignore a light earthquake at 3Com Park – 4.8 on the Richter scale – in the 3rd inning, and the Giants break a 6th-inning tie to win, 8 – 5, over the Expos. Matt Williams hits his 11th home run and drives in three runs for San Francisco, while Henry Rodriguez hits his 17th homer for the Expos. His three ribbies give him 51 to lead the National League.

In a 12 – 10 defeat of the Pirates, Larry Walker sets a Rockies club record with 13 total bases. The right fielder drives in a six runs with a pair of two-run homers, a triple and a double. Colorado tallies 20 hits. The following day, Walker will get a double and consecutive triples to set a new National League record by getting extra-base hits in six straight plate appearances. He will also tie the major league record for most extra-base hits (seven) in two consecutive games.

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In a 12 – 10 defeat of the Pirates, Larry Walker sets a Rockies club record with 13 total bases. The right fielder drives in a six runs with a pair of two-run homers, a triple and a double. Colorado tallies 20 hits. The following day, Walker will get a double and consecutive triples to set a new National League record by getting extra-base hits in six straight plate appearances. He will also tie the major league record for most extra-base hits (seven) in two consecutive games.

Dave Weathers homers and pitches six shutout innings as the streaking Marlins win, 3 – 2, over the slumping Reds. The Marlins (24-23) are over .500 for the first time in two years.

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Dave Weathers homers and pitches six shutout innings as the streaking Marlins win, 3 – 2, over the slumping Reds. The Marlins (24-23) are over .500 for the first time in two years.

At Fenway Park, Seattle pounds out 19 hits to beat Boston, 13 – 7. Ken Griffey, Jr. becomes the 7th-youngest player to collect 200 homers when he connects in the M’s six-run 4th inning. Jay Buhner hits a two-run shot in the inning, the 5th game in a row he’s connected, and Edgar Martinez adds four hits in the game.

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At Fenway Park, Seattle pounds out 19 hits to beat Boston, 13 – 7. Ken Griffey, Jr. becomes the 7th-youngest player to collect 200 homers when he connects in the M’s six-run 4th inning. Jay Buhner hits a two-run shot in the inning, the 5th game in a row he’s connected, and Edgar Martinez adds four hits in the game.