Veteran catcher Mickey Tettleton announces his retirement. He was on the Rangers’ disabled list for more than two months.
Veteran catcher Mickey Tettleton announces his retirement. He was on the Rangers’ disabled list for more than two months.
At Anaheim, Chuck Finley allows four hits and strikes out 13 to lead the Angels to a 8 – 0 shutout over the Mariners. Dave Hollins’ fourth inning grand slam is the big blow, while Darin Erstad also homers, the first by a lefty off Jeff Fassero (8-5) in over three years. Tim Salmon also hits a solo homer in the third, his third in three games. Fassero leaves the game in the 3rd inning after spraining his right ankle fielding Craig Grebeck’s bunt single.
At Anaheim, Chuck Finley allows four hits and strikes out 13 to lead the Angels to a 8 – 0 shutout over the Mariners. Dave Hollins’ fourth inning grand slam is the big blow, while Darin Erstad also homers, the first by a lefty off Jeff Fassero (8-5) in over three years. Tim Salmon also hits a solo homer in the third, his third in three games. Fassero leaves the game in the 3rd inning after spraining his right ankle fielding Craig Grebeck’s bunt single.
Montreal Expos retire Andre Dawson’s uniform number 10
Prior to their game with Atlanta at Olympic Stadium, the Expos retire Andre Dawson’s uniform number 10. During his 11-year tenure with Montreal, the future Hall of Fame outfielder once set the single-season club records for home runs (32), RBIs (113), extra base hits (78), and sacrifice flies (18).
Giants P Shawn Estes holds the Rockies to one hit in 8 2/3 innings as San Francisco shuts out Colorado, 4 – 0. Quinton McCracken’s single is Colorado’s only hit as Estes fans 11 and walks only 2. Rod Beck comes in to record the last out.
Giants P Shawn Estes holds the Rockies to one hit in 8 2/3 innings as San Francisco shuts out Colorado, 4 – 0. Quinton McCracken’s single is Colorado’s only hit as Estes fans 11 and walks only 2. Rod Beck comes in to record the last out.
After hitting a bouncer down the Astrodome’s first base line, Tim Bogar comes all the way around to score when Manny Ramirez doesn’t play the ball after it comes to a stop under the bullpen bench. The Indians outfielder, unaware of the park’s ground rules, begins signaling to the umpire that the ball is out of play as the Astros infielder circles the bases for an easy inside-the-park home run.
After hitting a bouncer down the Astrodome’s first base line, Tim Bogar comes all the way around to score when Manny Ramirez doesn’t play the ball after it comes to a stop under the bullpen bench. The Indians outfielder, unaware of the park’s ground rules, begins signaling to the umpire that the ball is out of play as the Astros infielder circles the bases for an easy inside-the-park home run.
In the resumption of interleague play, the Cubs set the tone by edging the American League Royals, 8 – 7. Dave Clark’s three-run, pinch-hit home run with two outs in the 8th tops off a five-run inning. Jeff King hits his 5th homer against National League pitchers for the Royals.
In the resumption of interleague play, the Cubs set the tone by edging the American League Royals, 8 – 7. Dave Clark’s three-run, pinch-hit home run with two outs in the 8th tops off a five-run inning. Jeff King hits his 5th homer against National League pitchers for the Royals.
In Baltimore, Cal Ripken’s second grand slam of the season is the big blow in a six-run 3rd inning as the Orioles beat the hapless Phillies, 8 – 1. Mike Mussina wins his 100th game to help Baltimore end its four-game losing streak. For the Phils, it is their 15th loss in 16 games.
In Baltimore, Cal Ripken’s second grand slam of the season is the big blow in a six-run 3rd inning as the Orioles beat the hapless Phillies, 8 – 1. Mike Mussina wins his 100th game to help Baltimore end its four-game losing streak. For the Phils, it is their 15th loss in 16 games.
Rangers hurler Bobby Witt becomes the first American League pitcher to hit a home run in a regular season game in nearly 25 years. His round tripper off Ismael Valdes helps Texas beat the Dodgers in interleague action, 3 – 2. Roric Harrison was the last AL pitcher to hit a home run, in 1972, before the introduction of the designated hitter the following year.
Rangers hurler Bobby Witt becomes the first American League pitcher to hit a home run in a regular season game in nearly 25 years. His round tripper off Ismael Valdes helps Texas beat the Dodgers in interleague action, 3 – 2. Roric Harrison was the last AL pitcher to hit a home run, in 1972, before the introduction of the designated hitter the following year.
Bobby Higginson belts three home runs and drives in seven runs and Justin Thompson allows four hits in eight innings as Detroit kicks the Mets, 14 – 0. It is the most lopsided shutout in Mets history. Detroit hits more homers (6) than the Mets have hits (5), and it is the most home runs given up by Mets pitchers since April 29, 1978.
Bobby Higginson belts three home runs and drives in seven runs and Justin Thompson allows four hits in eight innings as Detroit kicks the Mets, 14 – 0. It is the most lopsided shutout in Mets history. Detroit hits more homers (6) than the Mets have hits (5), and it is the most home runs given up by Mets pitchers since April 29, 1978.
In the first regular-season game between Canada’s major league teams, the Expos emerge 2 – 1 winners over the Blue Jays. Pedro Martinez allows three hits, including a solo home run by Carlos Delgado, and strikes out 10 while Vladimir Guerrero hits a home run in his first interleague at-bat.
In the first regular-season game between Canada’s major league teams, the Expos emerge 2 – 1 winners over the Blue Jays. Pedro Martinez allows three hits, including a solo home run by Carlos Delgado, and strikes out 10 while Vladimir Guerrero hits a home run in his first interleague at-bat.
