The Phillies overcome an eight-run deficit, scoring nine runs in the top of the ninth inning to beat the Dodgers, 12-11. John Kruk’s pinch-hit three-run homer ties the game, and two batters later, Carmelo Martinez’s double plates Rod Booker with the eventual winning run in the Chavez Ravine contest.

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The Phillies overcome an eight-run deficit, scoring nine runs in the top of the ninth inning to beat the Dodgers, 12-11. John Kruk’s pinch-hit three-run homer ties the game, and two batters later, Carmelo Martinez’s double plates Rod Booker with the eventual winning run in the Chavez Ravine contest.

For the last time this century, two rookie pitchers debut against each other as Paul Abbott of the Twins squares off against Jim Campbell of the Royals. Abbott is the loser as the Royals win, 8 – 7. He’ll do better in his next outing, allowing three Texas hits in eight innings.

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For the last time this century, two rookie pitchers debut against each other as Paul Abbott of the Twins squares off against Jim Campbell of the Royals. Abbott is the loser as the Royals win, 8 – 7. He’ll do better in his next outing, allowing three Texas hits in eight innings.

Trailing 11 – 1 after seven innings, the Phillies score two in the 8th and nine more in the 9th inning to beat the Dodgers, 12 – 11.

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Trailing 11 – 1 after seven innings, the Phillies score two in the 8th and nine more in the 9th inning to beat the Dodgers, 12 – 11.

Billy Hatcher ties a major-league record with four doubles to pace the Reds to an 8 – 1 win over the Cubs

Billy Hatcher ties a major-league record with four doubles to pace the Reds to an 8 – 1 win over the Cubs

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Billy Hatcher ties a major-league record with four doubles to pace the Reds to an 8 – 1 win over the Cubs. Rick Mahler beats Mike Harkey. The only score for Chicago is Ryne Sandberg’s 29th homer. Reds manager Lou Piniella argues with umpire Dutch Rennert after Barry Larkin is called out at first at the end of the fifth inning. After throwing his hat down, Piniella is ejected; in response, Piniella rips first base out of the ground and throws it twice toward right field.

Orioles southpaw Jeff Ballard, who throws 112 pitches while scattering seven hits, throws a shutout without issuing a walk or recording a strikeout when he whitewashes Milwaukee at Memorial Stadium, 5-0. The unusual feat of a no walk/no strikeout complete-game shutout will not occur again until Rick Porcello, an eight month-old infant when Ballard throws his gem, blanks Oakland in 2014.

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Orioles southpaw Jeff Ballard, who throws 112 pitches while scattering seven hits, throws a shutout without issuing a walk or recording a strikeout when he whitewashes Milwaukee at Memorial Stadium, 5-0. The unusual feat of a no walk/no strikeout complete-game shutout will not occur again until Rick Porcello, an eight month-old infant when Ballard throws his gem, blanks Oakland in 2014.

Andre Dawson belts his 39th and 40th home runs of the season and Lee Smith picks up his 30th save in Chicago’s 7 – 5 win over the Astros.

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Andre Dawson belts his 39th and 40th home runs of the season and Lee Smith picks up his 30th save in Chicago’s 7 – 5 win over the Astros.

In the Red Sox’s 24-5 rout the Indians, Spike Owen ties a major league mark, becoming the first major leaguer to score six runs in a game since Johnny Pesky 40 years ago

In the Red Sox’s 24-5 rout the Indians, Spike Owen ties a major league mark, becoming the first major leaguer to score six runs in a game since Johnny Pesky 40 years ago

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In the Red Sox’s 24-5 rout the Indians, Spike Owen ties a major league mark, becoming the first major leaguer to score six runs in a game since Johnny Pesky, also playing for Boston, accomplished the feat in 1946. The light-hitting shortstop was obtained three days ago, along with center fielder Dave Henderson, from the Mariners in exchange for Rey Quinones and cash.

1985 – Manager Stan Wasiak of Vero Beach (Florida State League) becomes the first minor league manager to record 2500 wins as Vero Beach wins 3 – 2 over |Miami. The win comes less then a week after Wasiak set the record for most wins. He has managed for 36 consecutive seasons.

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1985 – Manager Stan Wasiak of Vero Beach (Florida State League) becomes the first minor league manager to record 2500 wins as Vero Beach wins 3 – 2 over |Miami. The win comes less then a week after Wasiak set the record for most wins. He has managed for 36 consecutive seasons.