1999 – Albert Belle clubs four doubles, tying a major league record, to lead the Orioles to an 11 – 4 win at Detroit. It’s the Birds’ last game at Tiger Stadium.

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1999 – Albert Belle clubs four doubles, tying a major league record, to lead the Orioles to an 11 – 4 win at Detroit. It’s the Birds’ last game at Tiger Stadium.

Derek Jeter hits his 17th home run of the season to establish a new mark for Yankee shortstops. The infielder also scores four times in a 11 – 6 victory over the Mariners. The Yankees become the first team to qualify for the postseason.

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Derek Jeter hits his 17th home run of the season to establish a new mark for Yankee shortstops. The infielder also scores four times in a 11 – 6 victory over the Mariners. The Yankees become the first team to qualify for the postseason.

The Blue Jays score in every inning but the 2nd in registering a 14 – 7 win over the Twins in Toronto. Veteran Dave Stieb wins his first game since 1993. Stieb, who began the year as a guest instructor in spring training, gives up four earned runs in five innings.

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The Blue Jays score in every inning but the 2nd in registering a 14 – 7 win over the Twins in Toronto. Veteran Dave Stieb wins his first game since 1993. Stieb, who began the year as a guest instructor in spring training, gives up four earned runs in five innings.

The Reds defeat the Marlins, 7 – 5, for Florida’s 89th loss of the season. Florida thereby sets a record for the most losses by a defending world champion. The old record of 88 was held by the 1991 Reds.

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The Reds defeat the Marlins, 7 – 5, for Florida’s 89th loss of the season. Florida thereby sets a record for the most losses by a defending world champion. The old record of 88 was held by the 1991 Reds.

The Orioles become the first major league team to have seven players hit 20 or more home runs in the same season when Bobby Bonilla goes deep off right-hander Bob Wells in the first inning of a 9-6 loss to Seattle at the Kingdome. The other Baltimore sluggers to reach the plateau are Rafael Palmeiro, Roberto Alomar, Cal Ripken, B.J. Surhoff, Brady Anderson, and Chris Hoiles.

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The Orioles become the first major league team to have seven players hit 20 or more home runs in the same season when Bobby Bonilla goes deep off right-hander Bob Wells in the first inning of a 9-6 loss to Seattle at the Kingdome. The other Baltimore sluggers to reach the plateau are Rafael Palmeiro, Roberto Alomar, Cal Ripken, B.J. Surhoff, Brady Anderson, and Chris Hoiles.

Catcher Joe Oliver drives home seven runs to lead Cincinnati to an 18 – 7 pounding of Colorado. Oliver hits a grand slam and a 3-run double.

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Catcher Joe Oliver drives home seven runs to lead Cincinnati to an 18 – 7 pounding of Colorado. Oliver hits a grand slam and a 3-run double.

OF Mark Whiten hits a grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the 9th inning to give Seattle a 9 – 6 win over Baltimore. Alex Rodriguez gets five hits for the Mariners, including a double and two home runs.

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OF Mark Whiten hits a grand slam with two outs in the bottom of the 9th inning to give Seattle a 9 – 6 win over Baltimore. Alex Rodriguez gets five hits for the Mariners, including a double and two home runs.

In the battle of brothers, the Dodgers’ Ramon Martinez beats his brother Pedro Martinez of the Expos, 2 – 1. Mike Piazza and Eric Karros hit consecutive home runs in the 4th for all the scoring off Pedro, while the Expos manage just three hits. The two had never faced each other before.

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In the battle of brothers, the Dodgers’ Ramon Martinez beats his brother Pedro Martinez of the Expos, 2 – 1. Mike Piazza and Eric Karros hit consecutive home runs in the 4th for all the scoring off Pedro, while the Expos manage just three hits. The two had never faced each other before.

The Orioles obtain two right-handed sluggers, 3B Todd Zeile and OF Pete Incaviglia, from the Phillies for two players to be named. Free agents at the end of the season, both will sign elsewhere.

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The Orioles obtain two right-handed sluggers, 3B Todd Zeile and OF Pete Incaviglia, from the Phillies for two players to be named. Free agents at the end of the season, both will sign elsewhere.