The game against the Cardinals is delayed for an hour after a fire breaks out in the skybox/press box area of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Recently acquired Fred McGriff pinch-hits a homer, enabling the Braves to rally from a 5-0 deficit to win 7-5, and appears to ignite the beginning of the team’s historic comeback from a 9.5 games deficit to win the National League West Division.

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The game against the Cardinals is delayed for an hour after a fire breaks out in the skybox/press box area of Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Recently acquired Fred McGriff pinch-hits a homer, enabling the Braves to rally from a 5-0 deficit to win 7-5, and appears to ignite the beginning of the team’s historic comeback from a 9.5 games deficit to win the National League West Division.

Atlanta’s Steve Avery and two relievers shut out the Pirates, 2 – 0, despite surrendering 13 hits, just one shy of the record for most hits allowed in a shutout.

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Atlanta’s Steve Avery and two relievers shut out the Pirates, 2 – 0, despite surrendering 13 hits, just one shy of the record for most hits allowed in a shutout.

Spokane (Northwest League) pitcher Glenn Dishman retires the first 26 Yakima batters. The 27th batter hits an easy roller to the second baseman who tosses to 1B Jason Thompson. Thompson starts celebrating early, pulling his foot off the bag for an error before he records the out. Dishman gets the next batter for his no-hitter.

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Spokane (Northwest League) pitcher Glenn Dishman retires the first 26 Yakima batters. The 27th batter hits an easy roller to the second baseman who tosses to 1B Jason Thompson. Thompson starts celebrating early, pulling his foot off the bag for an error before he records the out. Dishman gets the next batter for his no-hitter.

Giants OF Darren Lewis sets a major league record by playing his 267th consecutive game without an error. He snaps Don Demeter’s record. The Giants defeat the Mets, 4 – 2.

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Giants OF Darren Lewis sets a major league record by playing his 267th consecutive game without an error. He snaps Don Demeter’s record. The Giants defeat the Mets, 4 – 2.

Breaking Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks’ previous record of 277, Cal Ripken hits his 278th homer as a shortstop, the most ever hit by a major leaguer playing that position.

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Breaking Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks’ previous record of 277, Cal Ripken hits his 278th homer as a shortstop, the most ever hit by a major leaguer playing that position.

Players Association chief Donald Fehr says that if serious negotiations between the players and the owners don’t begin soon, the players could go out on strike in September, threatening the postseason.

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Players Association chief Donald Fehr says that if serious negotiations between the players and the owners don’t begin soon, the players could go out on strike in September, threatening the postseason.

By homering twice in Montreal’s 6 – 1 win over San Diego, Expo OF Moises Alou sets a record for most hits that are all homers in consecutive games, with 6. He had a homer yesterday, one on the 7th, and two on the 6th.

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By homering twice in Montreal’s 6 – 1 win over San Diego, Expo OF Moises Alou sets a record for most hits that are all homers in consecutive games, with 6. He had a homer yesterday, one on the 7th, and two on the 6th.

In Philadelphia, the Phillies defeat the Dodgers, 7 – 6, in a 20-inning marathon when Lenny Dykstra hits a bases-loaded two-run double off Rod Nichols. The game takes 6 hours and 10 minutes, and concludes at 1:47 AM. The Phils’ Mitch Williams blows a 5 – 3 lead in the 9th, allowing a hit and walking three before being ejected by umpire Jim Quick. Afterwards, John Kruk says, “I came here and I wanted to kill Mitch, but they told me it was against the law.” Phils rookie Kevin Stocker makes his major league debut, playing all 20 innings.

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In Philadelphia, the Phillies defeat the Dodgers, 7 – 6, in a 20-inning marathon when Lenny Dykstra hits a bases-loaded two-run double off Rod Nichols. The game takes 6 hours and 10 minutes, and concludes at 1:47 AM. The Phils’ Mitch Williams blows a 5 – 3 lead in the 9th, allowing a hit and walking three before being ejected by umpire Jim Quick. Afterwards, John Kruk says, “I came here and I wanted to kill Mitch, but they told me it was against the law.” Phils rookie Kevin Stocker makes his major league debut, playing all 20 innings.

Montreal P Kirk Rueter makes his major league debut with 8 1/3 innings of shutout ball against the Giants. John Wetteland comes in to get the final two outs in Montreal’s 3 – 0 victory.

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Montreal P Kirk Rueter makes his major league debut with 8 1/3 innings of shutout ball against the Giants. John Wetteland comes in to get the final two outs in Montreal’s 3 – 0 victory.