Earning his 1,600th victory, Braves’ manager Bobby Cox passes former Dodger skipper Tommy Lasorda on the career list for most managerial victories. His 5-2 victory over the Reds puts him 14th on the all-time list.

In an article in the New York Times, former major league OF Billy Bean reveals his fears as a gay man in the world of major league baseball. Former Dodger Glenn Burke, who died of AIDS in 1995, is the only other ex-player to have acknowledged his homosexuality.

Barry Bonds clubs a pair of homers, including a 2-run no-out game-winner in the 10th, to give the Giants a 6 – 4 win over the Phillies. The win goes to Rich Rodriguez, who has won seven straight since last losing on June 13, 1997. The 2nd-place Giants have now won 10 of 12.

The Mets roll over the Astros, 17 – 1, as 2B Edgardo Alfonzo goes 6 for 6, a club record, with a double, three homers, five RBI, and six runs scored. The six runs scored ties the modern major league mark. Alfonzo is the only the 5th player ever to hit three home runs while going 6 for 6.

Defeating the Marlins 7-5, the Reds hand Florida its 89th loss, the most ever for a reigning World Series champ. The Reds lost 88 games in 1991 after its Fall Classic sweep of the A’s.

Curt Schilling throws his major league-leading 13th complete game, stopping the Giants, 5 – 4. Schilling is helped by a triple play as he raises his strikeout total to a National League-high 258. Barry Bonds hits homers #29 and #30, the 7th straight year he’s had 30 homers and the 8th year he’s reached 100 RBIs.

The Cardinals honor Jack Buck with a new statue in Buck’s likeness. The Hall of Fame broadcaster began announcing Cardinals games in 1954.

The Cardinals honor Jack Buck with a new statue in Buck’s likeness. The Hall of Fame broadcaster began announcing Cardinal’s games in 1954.

Mark McGwire’s 55th home run leads the Cardinals to an 8 – 7 victory over the Braves.