The visiting Yankees score three in the 9th off Dan Plesac to beat Milwaukee, 9 – 8. Kevin Maas and Jesse Barfield homer for the Bronx Bombers. Teddy Higuera (3-2), in the first year of a $13 million, 4-year contract pitches seven innings, allowing three runs. Higuera, who started the year on the disabled list, will go on the DL again when a significant tear to his rotary cuff is discovered.

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The visiting Yankees score three in the 9th off Dan Plesac to beat Milwaukee, 9 – 8. Kevin Maas and Jesse Barfield homer for the Bronx Bombers. Teddy Higuera (3-2), in the first year of a $13 million, 4-year contract pitches seven innings, allowing three runs. Higuera, who started the year on the disabled list, will go on the DL again when a significant tear to his rotary cuff is discovered.

Reds SS Barry Larkin hits three consecutive home runs in an 8 – 5 win over the Astros, giving him a major league record-tying five over a two-game span. Ernie Banks and Freddie Patek are the only other shortstops to homer three times in a game.

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Reds SS Barry Larkin hits three consecutive home runs in an 8 – 5 win over the Astros, giving him a major league record-tying five over a two-game span. Ernie Banks and Freddie Patek are the only other shortstops to homer three times in a game.

The Indians trade P Tom Candiotti and OF Turner Ward to the Blue Jays in exchange for OF Glenallen Hill, OF Mark Whiten, P Denis Boucher and a player to be named later.

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On June 27, 1991 The Indians trade P Tom Candiotti and OF Turner Ward to the Blue Jays in exchange for OF Glenallen Hill, OF Mark Whiten, P Denis Boucher and a player to be named later.

The California Angels set an American League mark by playing their 13th consecutive errorless game, a 10 – 5 win over Kansas City. The previous mark of 12 had been set by Detroit in 1963.

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The California Angels set an American League mark by playing their 13th consecutive errorless game, a 10 – 5 win over Kansas City. The previous mark of 12 had been set by Detroit in 1963.

Mickey Tettleton repeats his feat of four days ago by again hitting a home run out of Tiger Stadium, in an 8 – 7 win over the Brewers. The Tigers break a 7 – 7 tie with two outs in the 9th.

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Mickey Tettleton repeats his feat of four days ago by again hitting a home run out of Tiger Stadium, in an 8 – 7 win over the Brewers. The Tigers break a 7 – 7 tie with two outs in the 9th.

Dave Winfield hits for cycle and becomes the oldest player to collect five hits in a game

Dave Winfield hits for cycle and becomes the oldest player to collect five hits in a game

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On June 24, 1991 California’s Dave Winfield goes 5 for 5 and hits for the cycle as the Angels defeat Kansas City, 9 – 4. In so doing, he becomes the oldest player in history (39) to accomplish the feat. He completes the cycle, the first of his career, in the 8th with a triple…

The Twins’ Scott Erickson wins his 12th consecutive decision, tops in the majors, stopping the Yankees, 5 – 0, on two hits. He retires 24 of the final 25 batters.

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The Twins’ Scott Erickson wins his 12th consecutive decision, tops in the majors, stopping the Yankees, 5 – 0, on two hits. He retires 24 of the final 25 batters.

Mickey Tettleton of the Tigers becomes the 17th player to ever hit a ball out of Tiger Stadium in Detroit as the Tigers drop a 10 – 3 decision to the Angels.

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Mickey Tettleton of the Tigers becomes the 17th player to ever hit a ball out of Tiger Stadium in Detroit as the Tigers drop a 10 – 3 decision to the Angels.

Otis Nixon sets a National League record and ties the major league mark by stealing six bases against the Montreal Expos
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Otis Nixon sets a National League record and ties the major league mark by stealing six bases against the Montreal Expos

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On June 16, 1991, At Olympic Stadium. Atlanta Braves speedster Otis Nixon sets a National League record and ties the major league mark by stealing six bases against the Montreal Expos. Nixon matches the record set by Hall of Famer Eddie Collins in 1912. Nixon also picks up three hits in Atlanta’s 7-6 loss.