The Reds defeat the Indians, 14 – 5, as Ken Griffey Jr. hits two home runs and drives in eight runs for Cincinnati. Chris Stynes strokes five hits for the Reds.

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The Reds defeat the Indians, 14 – 5, as Ken Griffey Jr. hits two home runs and drives in eight runs for Cincinnati. Chris Stynes strokes five hits for the Reds.

The Yankees sweep their cross-town rivals in the first double-ballpark doubleheader since 1903 with identical scores, 4 – 2 in an afternoon tilt at Shea Stadium and 4 – 2 in an evening contest at Yankee Stadium. It proves to be quite an interesting day in New York as Mike Piazza is hospitalized with a concussion after being beaned by Roger Clemens, Dwight Gooden gets his first Shea win since 1994 and a bizarre obstruction call on Mets first baseman Todd Zeile causes the first game to be played under protest.

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The Yankees sweep their cross-town rivals in the first double-ballpark doubleheader since 1903 with identical scores, 4 – 2 in an afternoon tilt at Shea Stadium and 4 – 2 in an evening contest at Yankee Stadium. It proves to be quite an interesting day in New York as Mike Piazza is hospitalized with a concussion after being beaned by Roger Clemens, Dwight Gooden gets his first Shea win since 1994 and a bizarre obstruction call on Mets first baseman Todd Zeile causes the first game to be played under protest.

Drawing one of the largest crowds in team history, the Butte Copper Kings’ newest promotion, “John Rocker Awareness Night” is a huge success as the Angel farm club of the Pioneer League offers free admission to anyone belonging to a group insulted by the Atlanta reliever in his Sports Illustrated interview. The 672 fans in attendance include single moms with multiple children, people with purple hair, “foreigners”, as well as people with alternative life styles.

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Drawing one of the largest crowds in team history, the Butte Copper Kings’ newest promotion, “John Rocker Awareness Night” is a huge success as the Angel farm club of the Pioneer League offers free admission to anyone belonging to a group insulted by the Atlanta reliever in his Sports Illustrated interview. The 672 fans in attendance include single moms with multiple children, people with purple hair, “foreigners”, as well as people with alternative life styles.

David Wells (15-2) posts his major league-leading 15th win in Toronto’s 6 – 3 victory over the Montreal Expos. Wells becomes just the second pitcher since 1988 to win 15 games before the All-Star break. The portly ace wins his 13th consecutive game on the road, stretching back to September 7, 1999. His only mistake is serving up a gopher ball to reliever Felipe Lira, who connects for his first major league homer.

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David Wells (15-2) posts his major league-leading 15th win in Toronto’s 6 – 3 victory over the Montreal Expos. Wells becomes just the second pitcher since 1988 to win 15 games before the All-Star break. The portly ace wins his 13th consecutive game on the road, stretching back to September 7, 1999. His only mistake is serving up a gopher ball to reliever Felipe Lira, who connects for his first major league homer.

The Yankees clip the Orioles, 13 – 9, scoring 8 runs in the 2nd inning to come back from a 7-run deficit. Sidney Ponson helps with four straight walks in the inning. Yankee Scott Brosius ties the major-league record for 3B by starting four double plays in the game.

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The Yankees clip the Orioles, 13 – 9, scoring 8 runs in the 2nd inning to come back from a 7-run deficit. Sidney Ponson helps with four straight walks in the inning. Yankee Scott Brosius ties the major-league record for 3B by starting four double plays in the game.

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The American Sportscasters Association names Dodgers legend Vin Scully as the No. 1 sportscaster of the 20th century

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The American Sportscasters Association names Dodgers legend Vin Scully as the No. 1 sportscaster of the 20th century. Howard Cosell finishes 2nd, followed by Mel Allen and Red Barber. The Dodgers veteran broadcaster’s 51-year career has included play-by-play of 25 Fall Classics and 12 All-Star Games.

The Reds defeat the Cardinals, 12 – 6. St. Louis rookie C Keith McDonald homers in the 2nd inning, becoming only the second person in major league history to hit home runs in each of his first two big league at bats. Bob Nieman, in 1951, is the other. McDonald walks his third time up.

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The Reds defeat the Cardinals, 12 – 6. St. Louis rookie C Keith McDonald homers in the 2nd inning, becoming only the second person in major league history to hit home runs in each of his first two big league at bats. Bob Nieman, in 1951, is the other. McDonald walks his third time up.

The Diamondbacks trip the Astros, 12 – 9. Arizona OF Luis Gonzalez becomes the first Diamondback to hit for the cycle. It is the first time the feat is accomplished in new Enron Field. Gonzalez is just the 9th player to both hit for the cycle and have a 30+ game hitting streak during his career.

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The Diamondbacks trip the Astros, 12 – 9. Arizona OF Luis Gonzalez becomes the first Diamondback to hit for the cycle. It is the first time the feat is accomplished in new Enron Field. Gonzalez is just the 9th player to both hit for the cycle and have a 30+ game hitting streak during his career.