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1999 – Shane Reynolds blanks the Dodgers on five hits, 7-0. A six-run seventh snaps a scoreless tie with Matt Mieske’s two-run pinch-hit double the key blow. Russ Johnson homers and doubles in a three-hit performance. 

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1999 – Shane Reynolds blanks the Dodgers on five hits, 7-0. A six-run seventh snaps a scoreless tie with Matt Mieske’s two-run pinch-hit double the key blow. Russ Johnson homers and doubles in a three-hit performance. 

The Red Sox pound out 24 hits, including four home runs, in defeating the Rangers, 17 – 1. Nomar Garciaparra is 4 for 7 with a homer and two doubles and Troy O’Leary homers twice into the upper deck.

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The Red Sox pound out 24 hits, including four home runs, in defeating the Rangers, 17 – 1. Nomar Garciaparra is 4 for 7 with a homer and two doubles and Troy O’Leary homers twice into the upper deck.

In New York, Houston’s Darryl Kile cops his ninth straight decision despite allowing two home runs to John Olerud. Houston hangs on to win, 11 – 8. Kile (16-3) allows 8 runs and 10 hits in seven innings.

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In New York, Houston’s Darryl Kile cops his ninth straight decision despite allowing two home runs to John Olerud. Houston hangs on to win, 11 – 8. Kile (16-3) allows 8 runs and 10 hits in seven innings.

The Orioles score six runs in the 8th inning to take a 13 – 3 lead over the Indians. After scoring one run in their half of the inning, Cleveland comes back with six of their own in the 9th, but falls three short and loses, 13 – 10. Chris Hoiles drives home four runs for the Orioles.

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The Orioles score six runs in the 8th inning to take a 13 – 3 lead over the Indians. After scoring one run in their half of the inning, Cleveland comes back with six of their own in the 9th, but falls three short and loses, 13 – 10. Chris Hoiles drives home four runs for the Orioles.

The Dodgers beat the Giants, 3 – 0, behind the one-hit pitching of Hideo Nomo. Royce Clayton’s single is the only San Francisco hit, as Los Angeles keeps pace with division-leading Colorado, 3 1/2 games behind the Rockies in the National League West.

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The Dodgers beat the Giants, 3 – 0, behind the one-hit pitching of Hideo Nomo. Royce Clayton’s single is the only San Francisco hit, as Los Angeles keeps pace with division-leading Colorado, 3 1/2 games behind the Rockies in the National League West.

Atlanta’s Marquis Grissom gets five singles to lead the Braves to a 9 – 6 triumph over the Expos, increasing the team’s lead over 2nd-place Philadelphia to 1 1/2 games in the NL East.

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Atlanta’s Marquis Grissom gets five singles to lead the Braves to a 9 – 6 triumph over the Expos, increasing the team’s lead over 2nd-place Philadelphia to 1 1/2 games in the NL East.

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Jeff Bagwell re-writes the Astros record book with his 38th home run, 112th RBI and 69th extra base hit

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1994 – Jeff Bagwell re-writes the Astros record book with his 38th home run, 112th RBI and 69th extra base hit in a 12-4 thumping of the Giants. Jeff has five RBIs to lead the attack, breaking Bob Watson’s season mark. Jim Wynn held the other two records. Bagwell’s .370 average also threatens Rusty Staub’s club record. A broken hand and a players strike would soon cut short the best season any Astro has ever had. 

Atlanta 1B Fred McGriff hits a home run in the Braves’ 16 – 6 win over Cincinnati, making him only the 9th major leaguer in history to hit 30 or more homers in seven consecutive seasons.

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Atlanta 1B Fred McGriff hits a home run in the Braves’ 16 – 6 win over Cincinnati, making him only the 9th major leaguer in history to hit 30 or more homers in seven consecutive seasons.