After 126 years the first interleague game is played

After 126 years the first interleague game is played

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June 12, 1997 At the Ballpark in Texas, the San Francisco Giants defeat the Texas Rangers, 4-3, in the first interleague game in history played in the 126-year history of the sport. San Francisco outfielder Darryl Hamilton picks up the first-ever Interleague hit, and his teammate Glenallen Hill becomes the National League’s first regular season…

Boston IF-OF Wil Cordero is arrested and charged with assaulting his wife. Police say he slapped her‚ hit her on the head with a phone‚ and threatened to kill her.

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On June 11, 1997 Boston IF-OF Wil Cordero is arrested and charged with assaulting his wife. Police say he slapped her‚ hit her on the head with a phone‚ and threatened to kill her.

After 11 straight wins starting on Opening Day, Roger Clemens gets beat for the first time wearing a Blue Jays uniform when the Mariners defeat Toronto at the Skydome, 5-1. The 34 year-old will lead the American League in victories with 21 en route to winning his fourth Cy Young Award.

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On June 11, 1997 After 11 straight wins starting on Opening Day, Roger Clemens gets beat for the first time wearing a Blue Jays uniform when the Mariners defeat Toronto at the Skydome, 5-1. The 34 year-old will lead the American League in victories with 21 en route to winning his fourth Cy Young Award.

At Candlestick Park Kevin Brown throws a no-hitter and misses a perfect game by hitting a batter in the 8th inning. The Florida Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants, 9 – 0. With two outs in the 8th‚ Brown’s 1-2 pitch nicks Marvin Benard on the right leg. Giant starter William Van Landingham also takes a no-hitter into the 7th‚ but Charles Johnson’s two-run homer with one out opens a 7-run deluge.

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On June 10, 1997 At Candlestick Park Kevin Brown throws a no-hitter and misses a perfect game by hitting a batter in the 8th inning. The Florida Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants, 9 – 0. With two outs in the 8th‚ Brown’s 1-2 pitch nicks Marvin Benard on the right leg. Giant starter William Van Landingham also takes a no-hitter into the 7th‚ but Charles Johnson’s two-run homer with…

Despite turning 5 double plays‚ and throwing three runners out at home – all by CF Damon Mashore‚ the A’s lose to the Tigers‚ 6 – 4.

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On June 10, 1997 Despite turning 5 double plays‚ and throwing three runners out at home – all by CF Damon Mashore‚ the A’s lose to the Tigers‚ 6 – 4.

In the International League, Syracuse and Pawtucket combine for 10 hits, eight of which are home runs. The other two are a single and double, as Syracuse wins, 7 – 3. Meanwhile, Toledo outfielder Kimera Bartee collects six stolen bases against Columbus. With the Detroit Tigers last season, Bartee stole 20.

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In the International League, Syracuse and Pawtucket combine for 10 hits, eight of which are home runs. The other two are a single and double, as Syracuse wins, 7 – 3. Meanwhile, Toledo outfielder Kimera Bartee collects six stolen bases against Columbus. With the Detroit Tigers last season, Bartee stole 20.

On Dog Day (canine attendance 425) at Comiskey Park, it takes the Chicago White Sox 4 hours 19 minutes to finally edge the Baltimore Orioles, 1 – 0, in 11 innings on Harold Baines’ one-out single off Randy Myers.

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On Dog Day (canine attendance 425) at Comiskey Park, it takes the Chicago White Sox 4 hours 19 minutes to finally edge the Baltimore Orioles, 1 – 0, in 11 innings on Harold Baines’ one-out single off Randy Myers.

Sandy Alomar ties the major league record when he hits four doubles in the Fenway Park contest. The Indians catcher’s quartet of two-baggers helps the first-place Tribe to beat Boston, 7-3.

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Sandy Alomar ties the major league record when he hits four doubles in the Fenway Park contest. The Indians catcher’s quartet of two-baggers helps the first-place Tribe to beat Boston, 7-3.