Gary Sheffield of the Los Angeles Dodgers becomes the first player in major league history to win three 1 – 0 games in a season with a home run, when he hits a solo shot to beat Atlanta, 1 – 0. Previously, Sheffield also supplied the only scoring by homering against Milwaukee on April 2nd and Florida on May 7th.

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On June 12 2001, Gary Sheffield of the Los Angeles Dodgers becomes the first player in major league history to win three 1 – 0 games in a season with a home run, when he hits a solo shot to beat Atlanta, 1 – 0. Previously, Sheffield also supplied the only scoring by homering against Milwaukee on April 2nd and Florida on May 7th.

Gary Sheffield of the Los Angeles Dodgers becomes the first player in major league history to win three 1 – 0 games in a season with a home run

Gary Sheffield of the Los Angeles Dodgers becomes the first player in major league history to win three 1 – 0 games in a season with a home run

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2001 – Gary Sheffield of the Los Angeles Dodgers becomes the first player in major league history to win three 1 – 0 games in a season with a home run, when he hits a solo shot to beat Atlanta, 1 – 0. Previously, Sheffield also supplied the only scoring by homering against Milwaukee on April 2nd and Florida on May 7th.

Damion Easley becomes the ninth player in Tiger history to hit for the cycle and the first Detroit player since 1993, when Travis Fryman accomplished the feat. The New York City native’s eighth-inning right-field triple completes the deed in the 9-4 victory over the Brewers.

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Damion Easley becomes the ninth player in Tiger history to hit for the cycle and the first Detroit player since 1993, when Travis Fryman accomplished the feat. The New York City native’s eighth-inning right-field triple completes the deed in the 9-4 victory over the Brewers.

Manny Ramirez’ fourth-inning solo blast into the fifth deck off Blue Jay right-hander Chris Carpenter is the longest home run ever hit in the history of the SkyDome. The Red Sox DH’s 491-foot moon shot eclipses A’s first baseman Mark McGwire’s 1996 mark by three feet.

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Manny Ramirez’ fourth-inning solo blast into the fifth deck off Blue Jay right-hander Chris Carpenter is the longest home run ever hit in the history of the SkyDome. The Red Sox DH’s 491-foot moon shot eclipses A’s first baseman Mark McGwire’s 1996 mark by three feet.

Tomo Ohka, throwing just 77 pitches, 59 of which are strikes, becomes the first Pawtucket Red Sox pitcher to throw a perfect game, and the third in the 118-year history of the International League when he beats the Charlotte Knights, 2-0. In 2003, at the same Rhode Island ballpark, Bronson Arroyo will duplicate the feat when he retires all 27 batters he faces in a 7-0 victory over the Buffalo Bisons at McCoy Stadium.

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Tomo Ohka, throwing just 77 pitches, 59 of which are strikes, becomes the first Pawtucket Red Sox pitcher to throw a perfect game, and the third in the 118-year history of the International League when he beats the Charlotte Knights, 2-0. In 2003, at the same Rhode Island ballpark, Bronson Arroyo will duplicate the feat when he retires all 27 batters he faces in a 7-0 victory over the Buffalo Bisons at McCoy Stadium.

Barry Bonds hits two home runs, moving past Willie McCovey and Ted Williams into 11th place on the major league career list with 522. Bonds, with 17 home runs in May, surpasses the mark set by Mark McGwire in 1998 and Mickey Mantle in 1956.

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Barry Bonds hits two home runs, moving past Willie McCovey and Ted Williams into 11th place on the major league career list with 522. Bonds, with 17 home runs in May, surpasses the mark set by Mark McGwire in 1998 and Mickey Mantle in 1956.

For the second time this season, Barry Bonds homers in six consecutive games. His nine homers during this span establish a National League mark. Senators’ slugger Frank Howard’s 1968 feat of hitting 10 homers in six games is the major league record.

For the second time this season, Barry Bonds homers in six consecutive games. His nine homers during this span establish a National League mark. Senators’ slugger Frank Howard’s 1968 feat of hitting 10 homers in six games is the major league record.

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For the second time this season, Barry Bonds homers in six consecutive games. His nine homers during this span establish a National League mark. Senators’ slugger Frank Howard’s 1968 feat of hitting 10 homers in six games is the major league record.

Popular Detroit Tiger – Ike Brown dies from cancer at the age of 60

Popular Detroit Tiger – Ike Brown dies from cancer at the age of 60

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On May 17, 2001, former major leaguer Ike Brown dies from cancer at the age of 60. A popular member of the Detroit Tigers for five seasons, Brown was one of the last Negro leagues players still active in the majors during the 1970s. The versatile Brown played every position but catcher and center field…

The Devil Rays edge the Orioles, 4 – 3, as Tampa Bay’s Fred McGriff joins Mark McGwire, Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds, Eddie Murray and Reggie Jackson as the only players to homer off 300 different pitchers in their career. McGriff’s solo shot in the 8th snaps a 3 – 3 tie.

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The Devil Rays edge the Orioles, 4 – 3, as Tampa Bay’s Fred McGriff joins Mark McGwire, Hank Aaron, Barry Bonds, Eddie Murray and Reggie Jackson as the only players to homer off 300 different pitchers in their career. McGriff’s solo shot in the 8th snaps a 3 – 3 tie.