The American Association plays its final game tonight in Des Moines, IA with the Buffalo Bisons defeating the Iowa Cubs for the final league title. The Association’s existing teams will merge with the International Leagueand the perhaps “to-be-newly named” Pacific Coast League in 1998.

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The American Association plays its final game tonight in Des Moines, IA with the Buffalo Bisons defeating the Iowa Cubs for the final league title. The Association’s existing teams will merge with the International Leagueand the perhaps “to-be-newly named” Pacific Coast League in 1998.

The Rangers overcome a 5-run deficit in the 9th inning to defeat the Dodgers, 13 – 12. Rusty Greer drives in the winner with a 2-out single, the 4th time this year he’s done it in the Rangers’ final at-bat.

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The Rangers overcome a 5-run deficit in the 9th inning to defeat the Dodgers, 13 – 12. Rusty Greer drives in the winner with a 2-out single, the 4th time this year he’s done it in the Rangers’ final at-bat.

Hall of Famer and beloved Phillies announcer Richie Ashburnpasses away of an apparent heart attack in his New York hotel room

Hall of Famer and beloved Phillies announcer Richie Ashburnpasses away of an apparent heart attack in his New York hotel room

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Hall of Famer and beloved Phillies announcer Richie Ashburn, an excellent contact hitter who once fouled off 14 pitches in one at-bat, passes away of an apparent heart attack in his New York hotel room after broadcasting a Mets-Phillies game last night. ‘Whitey’ collected the most hits by any major leaguer during the decade of the 1950’s.

The major league mark for the most combined strikeouts in a game is tied when 33 players whiff during a 15-inning, 5 – 4, Angel victory over the Tigers.

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The major league mark for the most combined strikeouts in a game is tied when 33 players whiff during a 15-inning, 5 – 4, Angel victory over the Tigers.

Expo infielder Mark Grudzielanek breaks the National League mark for doubles for a shortstop, hitting his 49th in a 2-1 loss to Philadelphia. The previous record was set by Dick Bartell of the 1932 Phillies.

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Expo infielder Mark Grudzielanek breaks the National League mark for doubles for a shortstop, hitting his 49th in a 2-1 loss to Philadelphia. The previous record was set by Dick Bartell of the 1932 Phillies.

For only the twenty-second time in major league history, a player reaches the 50 home run plateau when Mariner outfielder Ken Griffey, Jr. goes deep off Bob Tewksbury in a 9-6 loss to Minnesota at the Metrodome. Junior will finish the season with a league-leading 56 round-trippers.

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For only the twenty-second time in major league history, a player reaches the 50 home run plateau when Mariner outfielder Ken Griffey, Jr. goes deep off Bob Tewksbury in a 9-6 loss to Minnesota at the Metrodome. Junior will finish the season with a league-leading 56 round-trippers.

In a 15-inning contest, a total of 33 players whiff during the Angels’ 5-4 victory at Tiger Stadium. Players from both teams become visibly upset with home plate umpire Mike Everitt when 21 of the of 30 extra-inning outs are strikeouts, with 13 being the result of a called third strike.

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In a 15-inning contest, a total of 33 players whiff during the Angels’ 5-4 victory at Tiger Stadium. Players from both teams become visibly upset with home plate umpire Mike Everitt when 21 of the of 30 extra-inning outs are strikeouts, with 13 being the result of a called third strike.