The Marlins’ Josh Beckett debuts with a 6-inning one-hit effort as the Fish beat the Cubs, 8 – 2. Beckett, who was 14-1 in the minors, also adds a double. Kevin Millar has a grand slam and Preston Wilson a three-run homer.

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The Marlins’ Josh Beckett debuts with a 6-inning one-hit effort as the Fish beat the Cubs, 8 – 2. Beckett, who was 14-1 in the minors, also adds a double. Kevin Millar has a grand slam and Preston Wilson a three-run homer.

The Blue Jays roll over the sleep-walking Yankees, 14 – 0. Andy Pettitte lasts just three innings in losing to Chris Carpenter, who goes the distance, allowing six hits while striking out 11.

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The Blue Jays roll over the sleep-walking Yankees, 14 – 0. Andy Pettitte lasts just three innings in losing to Chris Carpenter, who goes the distance, allowing six hits while striking out 11.

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The Indians defeat the White Sox, 6 – 3, as Jose Canseco steals the 200th base of his career. He becomes just the 9th player in history to have that many steals and 400 home runs.

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The Indians defeat the White Sox, 6 – 3, as Jose Canseco steals the 200th base of his career. He becomes just the 9th player in history to have that many steals and 400 home runs.

On Labor Day, in just his 11th start, Cardinals freshman hurler Bud Smith no-hits the Padres, 4 – 0. The 21-year-old becomes the 18th rookie since 1900 to throw a complete game without giving up a hit.

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On Labor Day, in just his 11th start, Cardinals freshman hurler Bud Smith no-hits the Padres, 4 – 0. The 21-year-old becomes the 18th rookie since 1900 to throw a complete game without giving up a hit.

In the first game of a doubleheader, New Haven pitcher Jimmy Journell makes his first Eastern League start a memorable one, tossing a no-hitter to beat Bowie. Journell, co-pitcher of the year in the Carolina League, finishes the year with a 12-game win streak.

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In the first game of a doubleheader, New Haven pitcher Jimmy Journell makes his first Eastern League start a memorable one, tossing a no-hitter to beat Bowie. Journell, co-pitcher of the year in the Carolina League, finishes the year with a 12-game win streak.

In a 11 – 7 loss to Columbus, Toledo gives up three runs on an unusual four-base error. With runners on first and second, catcher Dave Lindstrom pounces on a sacrifice bunt by Kary Bridges, starts to throw to third, then stops and rushes a too-high throw to first. The ball goes through the Toledo bullpen area to the fence about 60 feet from the foul pole allowing Bridges to easily circle the bases.

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In a 11 – 7 loss to Columbus, Toledo gives up three runs on an unusual four-base error. With runners on first and second, catcher Dave Lindstrom pounces on a sacrifice bunt by Kary Bridges, starts to throw to third, then stops and rushes a too-high throw to first. The ball goes through the Toledo bullpen area to the fence about 60 feet from the foul pole allowing Bridges to easily circle the bases.

Red Sox pinch hitter Carl Everett, with two outs and two strikes, singles in the bottom of the ninth to spoil Mike Mussina’s bid for a perfect game. The Yankee right-hander retires the next batter for his fourth career one-hitter, a 1-0 victory over Boston at Fenway Park.

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Red Sox pinch hitter Carl Everett, with two outs and two strikes, singles in the bottom of the ninth to spoil Mike Mussina’s bid for a perfect game. The Yankee right-hander retires the next batter for his fourth career one-hitter, a 1-0 victory over Boston at Fenway Park.

For the first time in major league history, four games end with only one run scoring in the contest. The Yankees, Padres, Astros, and Blue Jays beat their respective opponents Red Sox, Diamondbacks, Brewers, and Tigers, 1-0.

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For the first time in major league history, four games end with only one run scoring in the contest. The Yankees, Padres, Astros, and Blue Jays beat their respective opponents Red Sox, Diamondbacks, Brewers, and Tigers, 1-0.