Mets P Dwight Gooden receives a 60-day suspension for violating terms of his drug aftercare program.
Mets P Dwight Gooden receives a 60-day suspension for violating terms of his drug aftercare program.
Before a crowd of 55,021, the Rockies split a pair with the visiting Padres. The Rocks outslug the Pads to win the opener, 10 – 9, as the two teams combine for six homers. No balls leave the park in game 2, an 11 – 3 Padre win. San Diego scores a National League-record 9 runs in the 11th, and the 10 runs in the inning by two teams is one short of the NL mark.
Before a crowd of 55,021, the Rockies split a pair with the visiting Padres. The Rocks outslug the Pads to win the opener, 10 – 9, as the two teams combine for six homers. No balls leave the park in game 2, an 11 – 3 Padre win. San Diego scores a National League-record 9 runs in the 11th, and the 10 runs in the inning by two teams is one short of the NL mark.
The Phils’ injury-plagued C Darren Daulton suffers another season-ending injury when he uses his left collarbone to catch a foul tip off the bat of Jeff Conine. Daulton will be out the rest of the season. Florida beats the Phils, 2 – 1, as Jeff Mutis wins his first and only game in the National League.
The Phils’ injury-plagued C Darren Daulton suffers another season-ending injury when he uses his left collarbone to catch a foul tip off the bat of Jeff Conine. Daulton will be out the rest of the season. Florida beats the Phils, 2 – 1, as Jeff Mutis wins his first and only game in the National League.
Oakland P Bobby Witt follows up his one-hit shutout over the Royals with a two-hit whitewashing of the Angels, winning by a score of 3 – 0.
Oakland P Bobby Witt follows up his one-hit shutout over the Royals with a two-hit whitewashing of the Angels, winning by a score of 3 – 0.
The Cubs defeat the Pirates, 2 – 1, as P Randy Myers records his 200th career save. He is only the third lefthander to reach the mark.
On June 27, 1994 The Cubs defeat the Pirates, 2 – 1, as P Randy Myers records his 200th career save. He is only the third lefthander to reach the mark.
1994 – Jeff Bagwell slams two home runs in one inning and three in the game as Houston mauls the Dodgers, 16-4. Bagwell’s blasts are the alpha and omega of a nine-run sixth inning. His four hits and six RBIs spark a 17-hit attack. Shane Reynolds is the easy winner.
1994 – Jeff Bagwell slams two home runs in one inning and three in the game as Houston mauls the Dodgers, 16-4. Bagwell’s blasts are the alpha and omega of a nine-run sixth inning. His four hits and six RBIs spark a 17-hit attack. Shane Reynolds is the easy winner.
Aided by a 9-run 6th inning, Houston goes on to defeat the Dodgers, 16 – 4. 1B Jeff Bagwell drives home six of the Astros’ runs as he slugs three homers, including two in the 6th inning. He is the 28th player in major league history to homer twice in the same inning.
Aided by a 9-run 6th inning, Houston goes on to defeat the Dodgers, 16 – 4. 1B Jeff Bagwell drives home six of the Astros’ runs as he slugs three homers, including two in the 6th inning. He is the 28th player in major league history to homer twice in the same inning.
A brawl during a Class A Florida State League game between the Charlotte Rangers and the West Palm Beach Expos results in a record $4,425 in fines, and 44 suspensions. With both benches and bullpens emptying, the only players who escape without fines or suspensions are either in the clubhouse or not at the game.
A brawl during a Class A Florida State League game between the Charlotte Rangers and the West Palm Beach Expos results in a record $4,425 in fines, and 44 suspensions. With both benches and bullpens emptying, the only players who escape without fines or suspensions are either in the clubhouse or not at the game.
Oakland P Bobby Witt narrowly misses hurling a perfect game, defeating Kansas City on a 4 – 0 one-hitter. Umpire Gary Cederstrom calls Greg Gagne safe on a close play at first in the 6th inning, for the Royals’ only hit, but TV replays show that Gagne was out. The play goes 1B Troy Neel to Witt covering. Witt fans 14 and does not walk a batter in his masterpiece.
Oakland P Bobby Witt narrowly misses hurling a perfect game, defeating Kansas City on a 4 – 0 one-hitter. Umpire Gary Cederstrom calls Greg Gagne safe on a close play at first in the 6th inning, for the Royals’ only hit, but TV replays show that Gagne was out. The play goes 1B Troy Neel to Witt covering. Witt fans 14 and does not walk a batter in his masterpiece.
The Senate Judiciary Committee fails to approve antitrust legislation by a vote of 10-7. According to Donald Fehr, executive director of the Major League Players Association, the action leaves the players with little choice but to strike.
The Senate Judiciary Committee fails to approve antitrust legislation by a vote of 10-7. According to Donald Fehr, executive director of the Major League Players Association, the action leaves the players with little choice but to strike.
