Yankees OF Paul O’Neill homers in his first three at bats and drives home eight runs in leading the New Yorkers to an 11 – 6 win over California.

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Yankees OF Paul O’Neill homers in his first three at bats and drives home eight runs in leading the New Yorkers to an 11 – 6 win over California.

Angels power prospect Todd Greene hits his 40th home run as Vancouver (Pacific Coast League) beats Salt Lake City, 14 – 5. Greene is the first minor leaguer to reach 40 dingers since Danny Tartabull for Calgary in 1985.

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Angels power prospect Todd Greene hits his 40th home run as Vancouver (Pacific Coast League) beats Salt Lake City, 14 – 5. Greene is the first minor leaguer to reach 40 dingers since Danny Tartabull for Calgary in 1985.

With two out in the ninth inning at Three Rivers Stadium, Paul Wagner loses a no-hitter against the Rockies on an infield single by Andres Galarraga. The 27 year-old Pirates right-hander will win the game, 4-0, but will lead the National League in losses this season, posting a 5-16 record for Pittsburgh.

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With two out in the ninth inning at Three Rivers Stadium, Paul Wagner loses a no-hitter against the Rockies on an infield single by Andres Galarraga. The 27 year-old Pirates right-hander will win the game, 4-0, but will lead the National League in losses this season, posting a 5-16 record for Pittsburgh.

Montreal P Kirk Rueter hurls a one-hit, 1 – 0 shutout over the Giants. San Francisco’s only hit is a single by C Kirt Manwaring.

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Montreal P Kirk Rueter hurls a one-hit, 1 – 0 shutout over the Giants. San Francisco’s only hit is a single by C Kirt Manwaring.

Catcher Mike Piazza collects four long hits – 2 doubles and two home runs, including a grand slam – good for seven ribbies, to lead the Dodgers to a 9 – 1 victory over Philadelphia. Piazza is now hitting .367, tied for the lead in the major leagues.

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Catcher Mike Piazza collects four long hits – 2 doubles and two home runs, including a grand slam – good for seven ribbies, to lead the Dodgers to a 9 – 1 victory over Philadelphia. Piazza is now hitting .367, tied for the lead in the major leagues.

The Athletics defeat the Red Sox by a score of 11 – 4. All Boston’s runs score on C Mike Macfarlane’s grand slam. It is the 101st grand slam hit in the majors this season, breaking the record set in 1987.

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The Athletics defeat the Red Sox by a score of 11 – 4. All Boston’s runs score on C Mike Macfarlane’s grand slam. It is the 101st grand slam hit in the majors this season, breaking the record set in 1987.

St. Louis defeats Colorado, 8 – 3. Both leadoff hitters – Bernard Gilkey for the Cardinals and Trenidad Hubbard for the Rockies – homer in the 1st inning, marking the first time this has happened in the National League since 1986. One near tragedy occurs when 6-year-old Cameron Wilson suffers a skull fracture when hit by a foul ball off the bat of Eric Young. He will be okay.

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St. Louis defeats Colorado, 8 – 3. Both leadoff hitters – Bernard Gilkey for the Cardinals and Trenidad Hubbard for the Rockies – homer in the 1st inning, marking the first time this has happened in the National League since 1986. One near tragedy occurs when 6-year-old Cameron Wilson suffers a skull fracture when hit by a foul ball off the bat of Eric Young. He will be okay.

Darren Daulton tears the ACL in his right knee and will be out for the remainder of the season

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Rounding second base in a 17 – 4 blowout over the Dodgers, the Phils’ Darren Daulton tears the ACL in his right knee and will be out for the remainder of the season. He’ll play just five games in 1996. Gregg Jefferiesbecomes the first Phillie in 32 years to hit for the cycle, and hurler Jeff Juden goes the distance for the win, and also hits a grand slam. It is the 3rd grand slam hit by a pitcher in the National League this season, setting a league record. Florida’s Chris Hammond and Pittsburgh’s Denny Neagle hit the others.

Jose Canseco hits a homer in his 5th straight game to account for Boston’s only score in a 6 – 1 loss to Oakland. Canseco is the 5th Red Sox player to homer in five straight games. Scott Brosius clouts a pair of homers and Doug Jones hands Boston just its 3rd loss in 23 games.

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Jose Canseco hits a homer in his 5th straight game to account for Boston’s only score in a 6 – 1 loss to Oakland. Canseco is the 5th Red Sox player to homer in five straight games. Scott Brosius clouts a pair of homers and Doug Jones hands Boston just its 3rd loss in 23 games.