The Phillies slug three home runs in a 8-run 9th inning to come from behind and overtake the Expos, 11 – 8.
The Phillies slug three home runs in a 8-run 9th inning to come from behind and overtake the Expos, 11 – 8.
Reds P Chris Reitsma hurls a five-hitter, shutting out the Brewers, 2 – 0. The win ends a streak of 151 starts by Cincinnati pitchers without a complete game.
Reds P Chris Reitsma hurls a five-hitter, shutting out the Brewers, 2 – 0. The win ends a streak of 151 starts by Cincinnati pitchers without a complete game.
Nelson Barrera, Mexico’s career home run and RBI leader, is electrocuted trying to free metal roofing from high-tension wires. The 44 year-old ‘Admiral’, who hit 455 home runs during his 26-year Mexican Baseball League tenure, had hoped to continue playing so that he could hold the career Triple Crown by also reaching the career hit record.
Nelson Barrera, Mexico’s career home run and RBI leader, is electrocuted trying to free metal roofing from high-tension wires. The 44 year-old ‘Admiral’, who hit 455 home runs during his 26-year Mexican Baseball League tenure, had hoped to continue playing so that he could hold the career Triple Crown by also reaching the career hit record.
The Royals defeat the Angels, 12 – 3, as Raul Ibanez hits a grand slam in the 1st inning and a three-run home run in the 2nd inning to tie a club record with seven RBIs.
The Royals defeat the Angels, 12 – 3, as Raul Ibanez hits a grand slam in the 1st inning and a three-run home run in the 2nd inning to tie a club record with seven RBIs.
The Twins beat the Rangers, 5 – 4, despite a pair of home runs by Alex Rodriguez. The round-trippers give Rodriguez his 6th 30-home run season, breaking Ernie Banks’ record for shortstops.
The Twins beat the Rangers, 5 – 4, despite a pair of home runs by Alex Rodriguez. The round-trippers give Rodriguez his 6th 30-home run season, breaking Ernie Banks’ record for shortstops.
The Tigers defeat the White Sox twice, 5 – 3 and 3 – 1, to mark their first sweep of a doubleheader in almost nine years.
The Tigers defeat the White Sox twice, 5 – 3 and 3 – 1, to mark their first sweep of a doubleheader in almost nine years.
The Marlins send P Ryan Dempster to the Reds for OF Juan Encarnacion, IF Wilton Guerrero, and minor league P Ryan Snare. Florida then sends OF Cliff Floyd, Guerrero, minor league P Claudio Vargas and $1.5 million to the Expos in exchange for Ps Carl Pavano and Graeme Lloyd, IF Mike Mordecai and minor league P Justin Wayne.
The Marlins send P Ryan Dempster to the Reds for OF Juan Encarnacion, IF Wilton Guerrero, and minor league P Ryan Snare. Florida then sends OF Cliff Floyd, Guerrero, minor league P Claudio Vargas and $1.5 million to the Expos in exchange for Ps Carl Pavano and Graeme Lloyd, IF Mike Mordecai and minor league P Justin Wayne.
The Indians fire their manager, Charlie Manuel, and name third base coach Joel Skinner as the interim skipper. After issuing an ultimatum to the front office about his status, the 58-year-old is released after piloting Cleveland to a 39-47 record, 9 1/2 games behind first-place Twins in the AL Central.
The Indians fire their manager, Charlie Manuel, and name third base coach Joel Skinner as the interim skipper. After issuing an ultimatum to the front office about his status, the 58-year-old is released after piloting Cleveland to a 39-47 record, 9 1/2 games behind first-place Twins in the AL Central.
The Mets score 8 runs in the 8th inning to break a 1 – 1 tie and defeat the Phillies, 9 – 1.
The Mets score 8 runs in the 8th inning to break a 1 – 1 tie and defeat the Phillies, 9 – 1.
Clemson SS Khalil Greene is named winner of the 2002 Golden Spikes Award as the nation’s top amateur baseball player.
Clemson SS Khalil Greene is named winner of the 2002 Golden Spikes Award as the nation’s top amateur baseball player.
