Atlanta 1B Fred McGriff hits a home run in the Braves’ 16 – 6 win over Cincinnati, making him only the 9th major leaguer in history to hit 30 or more homers in seven consecutive seasons.

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Atlanta 1B Fred McGriff hits a home run in the Braves’ 16 – 6 win over Cincinnati, making him only the 9th major leaguer in history to hit 30 or more homers in seven consecutive seasons.

Baltimore P Ben McDonald one-hits Milwaukee, winning by a score of 4 – 0. McDonald fans nine and walks four in his masterpiece, allowing only a 4th-inning single to Dave Nilsson.

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Baltimore P Ben McDonald one-hits Milwaukee, winning by a score of 4 – 0. McDonald fans nine and walks four in his masterpiece, allowing only a 4th-inning single to Dave Nilsson.

Seattle defeats California, 4 – 2, as Rich Gossage notches the win in relief. It is Gossage’s 1,000th major league appearance on the mound, making him the 3rd pitcher to ever reach that milestone. Only Hoyt Wilhelm(1,070) and Kent Tekulve (1,050) have gotten into more games as pitchers.

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Seattle defeats California, 4 – 2, as Rich Gossage notches the win in relief. It is Gossage’s 1,000th major league appearance on the mound, making him the 3rd pitcher to ever reach that milestone. Only Hoyt Wilhelm(1,070) and Kent Tekulve (1,050) have gotten into more games as pitchers.

In Anaheim, Goose Gossage makes his 1000th major league appearance, retiring Tim Salmon on a pop-up in the seventh inning of an eventual 4-2 Angels loss to the Mariners. The future Hall of Fame reliever will end his 22-year career playing in 1002 games with seven different teams.

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In Anaheim, Goose Gossage makes his 1000th major league appearance, retiring Tim Salmon on a pop-up in the seventh inning of an eventual 4-2 Angels loss to the Mariners. The future Hall of Fame reliever will end his 22-year career playing in 1002 games with seven different teams.

Fan favorite Kent Hrbek announces his retirement effective at the end of the season. The Twins first baseman, who played his entire 14-year career in Minnesota, ranks near the top in virtually every team offensive category.

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Fan favorite Kent Hrbek announces his retirement effective at the end of the season. The Twins first baseman, who played his entire 14-year career in Minnesota, ranks near the top in virtually every team offensive category.

The Reds defeat the Giants, 17 – 4, as former Giant Kevin Mitchell gets five hits and five RBIs against his former teammates. Mitchell strokes two singles, two doubles, and a home run.

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The Reds defeat the Giants, 17 – 4, as former Giant Kevin Mitchell gets five hits and five RBIs against his former teammates. Mitchell strokes two singles, two doubles, and a home run.

The Giants lose to the Reds, 9 – 7, despite three home runs from OF Barry Bonds. Bonds picks up four ribbies as the Giants fall two games behind the Dodgers in the Western Division race.

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The Giants lose to the Reds, 9 – 7, despite three home runs from OF Barry Bonds. Bonds picks up four ribbies as the Giants fall two games behind the Dodgers in the Western Division race.

Hostilities between the owners and players heat up. The owners withhold $7.8 million they are obligated to pay the players’ pension and benefit plans.

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Hostilities between the owners and players heat up. The owners withhold $7.8 million they are obligated to pay the players’ pension and benefit plans.

The Giants beat the Rockies, 9 – 4, as 3B Matt Williams hits his 39th and 40th home runs of the year. This gives him a new National League mark for homers through July. The previous standard was 36. The all-time record of 41 was set by Babe Ruth in 1928, and tied by Jimmie Foxx four years later.

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The Giants beat the Rockies, 9 – 4, as 3B Matt Williams hits his 39th and 40th home runs of the year. This gives him a new National League mark for homers through July. The previous standard was 36. The all-time record of 41 was set by Babe Ruth in 1928, and tied by Jimmie Foxx four years later.