Brett Butler returns to the Dodger lineup four months after having surgery for throat cancer. The 39 year-old center fielder scores the decisive run in the team’s 3-2 victory over the Bucs.

After reaching a sponsorship deal with a local energy company, the Reds officially rename Riverfront Stadium to Cinergy Field. The ballpark, a multi-purpose, circular cookie-cutter stadium, which opened in 1970, will be imploded in 2002 after serving the team for 32 seasons to help make room for Cincinnati’s new home, the Great American Ball Park.

Andy Pettitte wins his 20th as the Yankees prevail over the A’s, 10 – 3. Paul O’Neill and Tino Martinez hit solo homers in the 4th inning. The Yanks’ last 20-game winner was Ron Guidry in 1985.

In pursuit of his 7th batting title, Tony Gwynn is 4 for 4 in the Padres’ 2 – 1 win over the Phils. Gwynn, hitting .352, needs to average nearly five at bats in the final 22 games to qualify for the batting crown.

Babe Dahlgren, the man who replaced Lou Gehrig at first base to end the streak, dies in Arcadia, California. In the game, he goes 2-for-4, including a home run, in a 22-2 victory over the Tigers at Briggs Stadium.

Ron Gant hits two doubles and scores three times as the Cards move into the NL Central lead with a 12 – 3 win over the Astros.

Marquis Grissom opens the game with a leadoff home run off the Reds’ Dave Burba, but it’s the only Braves hit in the Reds’ 5 – 1 win. The 1st-place Braves have now lost four straight.

Todd Stottlemyre and the Cardinals beat the Astros at Busch Stadium, 12-5. With his win, the Redbirds’ right-hander and his dad Mel set the major league record with 259 victories by a father (164) and son (95), surpassing Dizzy and Steve Trout.