Milwaukee defeats Pittsburgh, 9 – 4, as 3B Jeff Cirillo strokes five hits, including a double and home run, and drives home three runs.

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On July 3, 1999 Milwaukee defeats Pittsburgh, 9 – 4, as 3B Jeff Cirillo strokes five hits, including a double and home run, and drives home three runs. Source Baseball Reference July 3

Houston defeats Cincinnati, 7 – 5, ending the Reds’ 10-game winning streak. Cincinnati’s streak consisted of an unprecedented 10 straight victories over division-leading clubs.

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On July 2, 1999 Houston defeats Cincinnati, 7 – 5, ending the Reds’ 10-game winning streak. Cincinnati’s streak consisted of an unprecedented 10 straight victories over division-leading clubs.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

Umpire Tom Hallion is suspended for three games for his actions during an argument with Colorado catcher Jeff Reed and coach Milt May on June 26th. The dispute began when Rockies pitcher Mike DeJean complained to third base umpire Terry Tata about a check-swing call while walking to his dugout, and home plate ump Hallion told him to get in the dugout. Hallion bumped Reed and May during the ensuing dispute. Officials cannot recall another suspension of an umpire for an on-field dispute. In 1990, National League president Bill White was prepared to suspend umpire Joe West for slamming Philadelphia pitcher Dennis Cook to the field, but commissioner Fay Vincent intervened and no discipline was imposed.

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On July 2, 1999 Umpire Tom Hallion is suspended for three games for his actions during an argument with Colorado catcher Jeff Reed and coach Milt May on June 26th. The dispute began when Rockies pitcher Mike DeJean complained to third base umpire Terry Tata about a check-swing call while walking to his dugout, and home plate ump Hallion told him to get in the dugout. Hallion bumped Reed…

Phil Nevin and Carlos Baerga hit back-to-back pinch-hit home runs in the 9th inning, as San Diego defeats Colorado, 15 – 3.

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On July 2, 1999 Phil Nevin and Carlos Baerga hit back-to-back pinch-hit home runs in the 9th inning, as San Diego defeats Colorado, 15 – 3.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

In the Cards’ 9 – 5 loss to the Diamondbacks, Mark McGwire belts a pair of homers, his 56th multi-homer game, which moves him into 4th place on this list ahead of Jimmie Foxx.

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On July 2, 1999 In the Cards’ 9 – 5 loss to the Diamondbacks, Mark McGwire belts a pair of homers, his 56th multi-homer game, which moves him into 4th place on this list ahead of Jimmie Foxx.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

The Brewers defeat the Cubs, 19 – 12, as SS Jose Valentin hits 2-run home runs from each side of the plate. 2B Ronnie Belliard and C Dave Nilsson each get four hits for Milwaukee, while Belliard drives home five runs. The Brewers light up Steve Trachsel for 10 runs in 3 2/3 innings pitched, hanging his National League-high 11th loss on him. The Brew Crew collects 21 hits for the second time in three nights. There are eight homers in the game, including a pair by the Cubs’ Mickey Morandini. Not homering after four straight games in which he went deep is Sammy Sosa, who singles twice.

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The Brewers defeat the Cubs, 19 – 12, as SS Jose Valentin hits 2-run home runs from each side of the plate. 2B Ronnie Belliard and C Dave Nilsson each get four hits for Milwaukee, while Belliard drives home five runs. The Brewers light up Steve Trachsel for 10 runs in 3 2/3 innings pitched, hanging his National League-high 11th loss on him. The Brew Crew collects 21 hits for the second time in three nights. There are eight homers in the game, including a pair by the Cubs’ Mickey Morandini. Not homering after four straight games in which he went deep is Sammy Sosa, who singles twice.

Tom Glavine wins his 13th straight game over the Expos, 4 – 1, a streak that stretches back to 1994. He takes no chances with the Braves bullpen, which has blown two leads in the last two games, pitching a complete game. Curiously, before his winning streak, Glavine was 3-13 against the Expos.

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Tom Glavine wins his 13th straight game over the Expos, 4 – 1, a streak that stretches back to 1994. He takes no chances with the Braves bullpen, which has blown two leads in the last two games, pitching a complete game. Curiously, before his winning streak, Glavine was 3-13 against the Expos.

In Toronto’s 8 – 6 win over Baltimore, Blue Jays P John Frascatore ties a major league mark with his third win in three consecutive appearances in three days.

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In Toronto’s 8 – 6 win over Baltimore, Blue Jays P John Frascatore ties a major league mark with his third win in three consecutive appearances in three days.