For only the second time since 1900, three teams play in the same twin bill when the Indians beat the White Sox in the opener, 9-2, and then lose the nightcap to the Twins, 4-3 at the Jake. In 1951 at Sportsman’s Park, the Cardinals played host to the Giants, winning 6-4 before bowing to the Braves, 2-0.

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For only the second time since 1900, three teams play in the same twin bill when the Indians beat the White Sox in the opener, 9-2, and then lose the nightcap to the Twins, 4-3 at the Jake. In 1951 at Sportsman’s Park, the Cardinals played host to the Giants, winning 6-4 before bowing to the Braves, 2-0.

The Braves defeat the Expos, 6 – 0, as Tom Glavine becomes the National League’s first 20-game winner. Glavine’s 20th career shutout gives him 20 victories in a season for the 5th time in his career.

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The Braves defeat the Expos, 6 – 0, as Tom Glavine becomes the National League’s first 20-game winner. Glavine’s 20th career shutout gives him 20 victories in a season for the 5th time in his career.

2000 – The White Sox lose to the Twins, 6 – 5, in 10 innings, but still clinch the AL Central as Kansas City defeats Cleveland, 9 – 0.

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2000 – The White Sox lose to the Twins, 6 – 5, in 10 innings, but still clinch the AL Central as Kansas City defeats Cleveland, 9 – 0.

Aurelio Rodriguez dies at the age of 52 from injuries suffered when he was struck by a car.

Aurelio Rodriguez dies at the age of 52 from injuries suffered when he was struck by a car.

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On September 23, 2000, former major leaguer Aurelio Rodriguez dies at the age of 52 from injuries suffered when he was struck by a car. A slick-fielding third baseman, Rodriguez won a Gold Glove in 1976 for the Detroit Tigers. He played for seven teams during his 17-year career.

Breaking the major league team record held by the 1997 Braves and the 1999 Indians for grand slams in a season, Ben Grieve’s seventh-inning bases-loaded home run gives the A’s a record breaking 13 grand slams.

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Breaking the major league team record held by the 1997 Braves and the 1999 Indians for grand slams in a season, Ben Grieve’s seventh-inning bases-loaded home run gives the A’s a record breaking 13 grand slams.

Rafael Palmeiro becomes the 32nd major leaguer to hit 400 career homers as he hits a three-run shot in the fifth inning of a 15-4 defeat to the Angels at the Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.

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Rafael Palmeiro becomes the 32nd major leaguer to hit 400 career homers as he hits a three-run shot in the fifth inning of a 15-4 defeat to the Angels at the Ballpark in Arlington, Texas.

At Wrigley Field, the Cardinals defeat the Cubs, 6 – 5, despite 1B Mark Grace’s 1,000th career RBI for Chicago. Joey Nation makes his major league debut and takes the loss. His consolation is singling in his first at bat, off Britt Reames.

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At Wrigley Field, the Cardinals defeat the Cubs, 6 – 5, despite 1B Mark Grace’s 1,000th career RBI for Chicago. Joey Nation makes his major league debut and takes the loss. His consolation is singling in his first at bat, off Britt Reames.

Former Dodger Carl Erskine fires up the crowd by playing the national anthem on the harmonica and then Kevin Brown fires a two-hitter to give the Dodgers a 2 – 1 win over the Padres. Brown strikes out 13 in beating Woody Williams.

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Former Dodger Carl Erskine fires up the crowd by playing the national anthem on the harmonica and then Kevin Brown fires a two-hitter to give the Dodgers a 2 – 1 win over the Padres. Brown strikes out 13 in beating Woody Williams.

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The Braves whitewash the Expos, 10 – 0, clinching their 9th consecutive trip to the playoffs. Greg Maddux hurls the shutout, extending his streak of scoreless innings streak to 36 1/3.

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The Braves whitewash the Expos, 10 – 0, clinching their 9th consecutive trip to the playoffs. Greg Maddux hurls the shutout, extending his streak of scoreless innings streak to 36 1/3.