In another slugfest, the Rangers score a 17 – 8 victory over the White Sox. Both starting left fielders (Rusty Greer and Albert Belle) hit two homers and drive in six runs for their team.

On August 22, 1997 — In another slugfest, the Rangers score a 17 – 8 victory over the White Sox. Both starting left fielders (Rusty Greer and Albert Belle) hit two homers and drive in six runs for their team.

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In another slugfest, the Rangers score a 17 – 8 victory over the White Sox. Both starting left fielders (Rusty Greer and Albert Belle) hit two homers and drive in six runs for their team.

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