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1998 – Bill Spiers singles home Ricky Gutierrez in the bottom of the ninth for a 5-4 victory over San Diego in Game Two of the N.L.D.S.  Jeff Bagwell brings home the first three runs while Derek Bell adds a solo shot. A two-run homer by Jim Leyritz ties it for the Padres, setting up the dramatic end. The series is tied at 1-1. 

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1998 – Bill Spiers singles home Ricky Gutierrez in the bottom of the ninth for a 5-4 victory over San Diego in Game Two of the N.L.D.S.  Jeff Bagwell brings home the first three runs while Derek Bell adds a solo shot. A two-run homer by Jim Leyritz ties it for the Padres, setting up the dramatic end. The series is tied at 1-1. 

Dan Quisenberry

Former major leaguer Dan Quisenberry dies from a brain tumor at the age of 45

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On September 30, 1998, After the removal of a tumor nine months ago,  former major leaguer Dan Quisenberry dies from a brain tumor at the age of 45. Nicknamed “Quiz,” the side-arming reliever saved 244 games and posted a 2.76 ERA during his 12-year career. He became the first closer to record 40 saves, ending…

Andy Pettitte’s strong pitching gives New York a 2 – 0 lead in their series with a 3 – 1 victory over the Rangers. Shane Spencer and Scott Brosius hit round-trippers.

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Andy Pettitte’s strong pitching gives New York a 2 – 0 lead in their series with a 3 – 1 victory over the Rangers. Shane Spencer and Scott Brosius hit round-trippers.

Cleveland erupts for five runs in the 2nd inning on their way to a 9 – 5 win over the Red Sox to even their series at one game apiece. David Justice has a homer and four ribbies for the Tribe.

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Cleveland erupts for five runs in the 2nd inning on their way to a 9 – 5 win over the Red Sox to even their series at one game apiece. David Justice has a homer and four ribbies for the Tribe.

In the 1st game of their NLDS series, the Braves defeat the Cubs, 7 – 1, as Michael Tucker and Ryan Klesko homer to back John Smoltz’s pitching.

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In the 1st game of their NLDS series, the Braves defeat the Cubs, 7 – 1, as Michael Tucker and Ryan Klesko homer to back John Smoltz’s pitching.

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1998 – Kevin Brown fans 16 Astros in eight innings as he outduels Randy Johnson in Game One of the N.L.D.S. Greg Vaughn’s solo homer puts the Padres up by two. Bill Spiers doubles off Trevor Hoffman in the ninth and scores on a Ken Caminiti error . but Carl Everett flies to center for the final out. Houston loses, 2-1. 

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1998 – Kevin Brown fans 16 Astros in eight innings as he outduels Randy Johnson in Game One of the N.L.D.S. Greg Vaughn’s solo homer puts the Padres up by two. Bill Spiers doubles off Trevor Hoffman in the ninth and scores on a Ken Caminiti error . but Carl Everett flies to center for the final out. Houston loses, 2-1. 

The Red Sox end a 13-game postseason losing streak, beating the Indians in Game 1 of the American League Divisional Playoff series at Jacobs Field, 11-3. Boston’s first baseman Mo Vaughn homers twice and ties a LDS record with seven RBIs.

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The Red Sox end a 13-game postseason losing streak, beating the Indians in Game 1 of the American League Divisional Playoff series at Jacobs Field, 11-3. Boston’s first baseman Mo Vaughn homers twice and ties a LDS record with seven RBIs.

In the first National League playoff since 1980, the Cubs beat the Giants, 5-3, in a one-game showdown to take the National League’s wild-card berth. San Francisco makes the game interesting by scoring three runs in the ninth inning in front of a very anxious crowd at Wrigley Field.

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In the first National League playoff since 1980, the Cubs beat the Giants, 5-3, in a one-game showdown to take the National League’s wild-card berth. San Francisco makes the game interesting by scoring three runs in the ninth inning in front of a very anxious crowd at Wrigley Field.

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1998 – Carl Everett triples off Rod Beck in the 11th inning and scores on a sacrifice fly by Richard Hidalgo to drop the Cubs, 4-3. It ends a 102-60 regular season for the Astros (a .629 percentage), most wins in team history. 

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1998 – Carl Everett triples off Rod Beck in the 11th inning and scores on a sacrifice fly by Richard Hidalgo to drop the Cubs, 4-3. It ends a 102-60 regular season for the Astros (a .629 percentage), most wins in team history. 

The 1998 Yankees win their seventh straight game to end the season with a .704 winning percentage. The Bronx Bombers (114-48) become the first team since the 1954 Indians (111-43) to play over .700 ball for the entire season.

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The 1998 Yankees win their seventh straight game to end the season with a .704 winning percentage. The Bronx Bombers (114-48) become the first team since the 1954 Indians (111-43) to play over .700 ball for the entire season.