The Mariners clout three home runs in a 10 – 3 loss to the Yankees, making them the first team in history to reach the 200-home run mark for a season in three consecutive years. Shane Monahan, Russ Davis, and Rob Ducey each belts a solo round-tripper for Seattle.

Tied with the Indians at 6 – 6 going into the 10th inning, the Athletics score eight runs for a 14 – 6 win. 1B Jason Giambi’s 3-run homer is the big blast in the frame.

The Angels obtain the oft-injured Gregg Jefferies from the Phillies in exchange for a player to be named.

Juan Gonzalez, Will Clark, and Ivan Rodriguez hit successive home runs in the 4th inning of the Rangers’ 6 – 5 win over the White Sox in the first game of a twinbill. Chicago takes the nightcap, 8 – 7, as the two teams combine to hit 14 home runs in the doubleheader to tie an American League record.

The Cubs defeat the Rockies, 10 – 5, as Sammy Sosa hits homer #53 for Chicago.

Florida’s Derrek Lee, Kevin Orie, and Cliff Floyd hit consecutive home runs in the 9th inning of a game with St. Louis. The Marlins, who were trailing 6 – 0 at the time, go on to tie the game with six runs, then win, 7 – 6, with a run in the 10th. Mark McGwire hits home run #54 for the Cards.

At Coors Field, manager Phil Garner earns his 500th victory at the Brewers’ helm, making him the only skipper in team history to reach that milestone.

The Cubs defeat the Reds, 9 – 2, with the aid of Sammy Sosa’s 52nd home run in the 3rd inning.

Phil Garner earns his 500th victory at the Brewers helm, making him the only manager in team history to reach that milestone when Milwaukee beats Colorado at Coors Field, 6-5. ‘Scrap Iron’ will finish his eight-year stint with the with Brew Crew with a 563-617 (.477) record.