Tim Hudson outpitches Roger Clemens, and rookie Ryan Langerhans pinch-hits an inside-the-park home run in the 12th inning off Dan Wheeler, to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 1 – 0 victory over the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.

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Tim Hudson outpitches Roger Clemens, and rookie Ryan Langerhans pinch-hits an inside-the-park home run in the 12th inning off Dan Wheeler, to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 1 – 0 victory over the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.

After a 4-10 start, former Royals’ skipper Hal McRae replaces Larry Rothschild as new manager of the Devil Rays. Rothschild, the only pilot in the team’s four-year history, finished in last place three consecutive years, compiling a 205-294 record.

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After a 4-10 start, former Royals’ skipper Hal McRae replaces Larry Rothschild as new manager of the Devil Rays. Rothschild, the only pilot in the team’s four-year history, finished in last place three consecutive years, compiling a 205-294 record.

Adam Kennedy ties a franchise mark by driving in eight runs during the Angels’ 16-10 rout of Toronto. The Halo infielder’s run-producing single, three-run triple, and grand slam account for his RBIs in the SkyDome contest.

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Adam Kennedy ties a franchise mark by driving in eight runs during the Angels’ 16-10 rout of Toronto. The Halo infielder’s run-producing single, three-run triple, and grand slam account for his RBIs in the SkyDome contest.

Adam Kennedy of the Anaheim Angels ties a club record with 8 RBI and comes within a double of the cycle as Anaheim defeats Toronto at the SkyDome, 16 – 10.

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Adam Kennedy of the Anaheim Angels ties a club record with 8 RBI and comes within a double of the cycle as Anaheim defeats Toronto at the SkyDome, 16 – 10.

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Sean Berry tags Miguel Batista for a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth for a 4-3 triumph against Montreal. Craig Biggio scores his 891st career run, breaking Cesar Cedeno’s franchise record. 

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1998 – Sean Berry tags Miguel Batista for a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth for a 4-3 triumph against Montreal. Craig Biggio scores his 891st career run, breaking Cesar Cedeno’s franchise record. 

Roger Pavlik of the Rangers becomes the first starting pitcher in the American League to begin a game by walking the first four batters. The Blue Jays take advantage of the All-Star hurler’s wildness by scoring five runs in the frame en route to a 6-5 victory at the Ballpark in Arlington.

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Roger Pavlik of the Rangers becomes the first starting pitcher in the American League to begin a game by walking the first four batters. The Blue Jays take advantage of the All-Star hurler’s wildness by scoring five runs in the frame en route to a 6-5 victory at the Ballpark in Arlington.

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Jeff Bagwell slams a two-run tenth-inning shot off Randy Myers to claim a 4-2 win over San Diego. Craig Biggio has four hits. 

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1992 – Jeff Bagwell slams a two-run tenth-inning shot off Randy Myers to claim a 4-2 win over San Diego. Craig Biggio has four hits. 

A sellout crowd of 42,191 watches the Chicago White Sox play their first game at New Comiskey Park and sees the home team get crushed by the Detroit Tigers, 16 – 0. Jack McDowell gives up the park’s first home runto Cecil Fielder.

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A sellout crowd of 42,191 watches the Chicago White Sox play their first game at New Comiskey Park and sees the home team get crushed by the Detroit Tigers, 16 – 0. Jack McDowell gives up the park’s first home runto Cecil Fielder.

Félix Benavides hits three triples for the Mineros against Las Villas, the first player to perform the feat in Cuba, at least since the Cuban revolution.

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Félix Benavides hits three triples for the Mineros against Las Villas, the first player to perform the feat in Cuba, at least since the Cuban revolution.