With his 52nd home run, Mark McGwire breaks Babe Ruth’s record for round-trippers in three consecutive seasons. ‘Big Red’ has 162 homers in three seasons (1996-52, 1997-58), compared to the Bambino’s 161 dingers hit in 1926-28.

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With his 52nd home run, Mark McGwire breaks Babe Ruth’s record for round-trippers in three consecutive seasons. ‘Big Red’ has 162 homers in three seasons (1996-52, 1997-58), compared to the Bambino’s 161 dingers hit in 1926-28.

In the Orioles’ 6-3 win over the Indians, Cal Ripken scores his 1,500th career run. The ‘Iron Man’ will cross the plate 1,647 times for Baltimore during his 21-year career in the big leagues.

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In the Orioles’ 6-3 win over the Indians, Cal Ripken scores his 1,500th career run. The ‘Iron Man’ will cross the plate 1,647 times for Baltimore during his 21-year career in the big leagues.

Although there are no penalties or testing for the use of performance-enhancing substances in Major League Baseball, the discovery of a jar of androstenedione in Mark McGwire’s locker garners much attention. The Cardinal slugger, who will finish the season with a record 70 home runs, will admit he uses the steroid precursor.

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Although there are no penalties or testing for the use of performance-enhancing substances in Major League Baseball, the discovery of a jar of androstenedione in Mark McGwire’s locker garners much attention. The Cardinal slugger, who will finish the season with a record 70 home runs, will admit he uses the steroid precursor.

The Phillies split a doubleheader with the Diamondbacks, winning the first game, 11 – 1, and losing the second, 12 – 9. Philadelphia 3B Scott Rolen drives in nine runs in the twinbill.

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The Phillies split a doubleheader with the Diamondbacks, winning the first game, 11 – 1, and losing the second, 12 – 9. Philadelphia 3B Scott Rolen drives in nine runs in the twinbill.

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At Shea Stadium, Cardinal first baseman Mark McGwire becomes the first player in major league history to hit 50 home runs in three consecutive seasons. Mac’s 7th-inning solo shot helps to defeat the Mets, 2 – 0.

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At Shea Stadium, Cardinal first baseman Mark McGwire becomes the first player in major league history to hit 50 home runs in three consecutive seasons. Mac’s 7th-inning solo shot helps to defeat the Mets, 2 – 0.

Toronto downs Seattle by a score of 16 – 2. The Blue Jays hit seven homers in the contest, including two each by Shawn Green and Carlos Delgado.

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Toronto downs Seattle by a score of 16 – 2. The Blue Jays hit seven homers in the contest, including two each by Shawn Green and Carlos Delgado.

The Expos beat Arizona, 8 – 2, giving Felipe Alou his 521st career win as manager of the Montreal Expos, most in franchise history. Buck Rodgers had 520. Alou’s good luck charm is P Dustin Hermanson, who allows three hits in seven innings. Hermanson was also the starting and winning pitcher in Alou’s 400th, 450th, and 500th win.

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The Expos beat Arizona, 8 – 2, giving Felipe Alou his 521st career win as manager of the Montreal Expos, most in franchise history. Buck Rodgers had 520. Alou’s good luck charm is P Dustin Hermanson, who allows three hits in seven innings. Hermanson was also the starting and winning pitcher in Alou’s 400th, 450th, and 500th win.

Detroit edges Seattle, 7 – 6, despite five hits by Mariners’ SS Alex Rodriguez. Rodriguez hits two doubles and a pair of homers and drives in two runs in a losing cause.

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Detroit edges Seattle, 7 – 6, despite five hits by Mariners’ SS Alex Rodriguez. Rodriguez hits two doubles and a pair of homers and drives in two runs in a losing cause.