The Padres defeat the Cubs, 8 – 6, behind rookie Adam Eaton, who gives up two runs in seven innings. Another rookie, Daniel Garibay, takes the loss. In front of his hometown fans, 1B Mark Grace records his first five-hit day, going 5 for 5 for Chicago, with two doubles and a home run.

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The Padres defeat the Cubs, 8 – 6, behind rookie Adam Eaton, who gives up two runs in seven innings. Another rookie, Daniel Garibay, takes the loss. In front of his hometown fans, 1B Mark Grace records his first five-hit day, going 5 for 5 for Chicago, with two doubles and a home run.

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1999 – Carl Everett comes off the disabled list with a 4-for-5 performance, a homer and five RBIs to lead the Astros over the Cubs, 6-1, in the opener of a twinbill at Wrigley Field. Jose Lima wins his 15th of the season. Everett sits out the nightcap which Houston loses, 6-0, to rookie Andy Lorraine. 

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1999 – Carl Everett comes off the disabled list with a 4-for-5 performance, a homer and five RBIs to lead the Astros over the Cubs, 6-1, in the opener of a twinbill at Wrigley Field. Jose Lima wins his 15th of the season. Everett sits out the nightcap which Houston loses, 6-0, to rookie Andy Lorraine. 

Indians OF Jacob Cruz, filling in for the hobbled Kenny Lofton, tears ligaments in his right thumb and is out for the season. Tampa Bay beats the Tribe, 4 – 2.

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Indians OF Jacob Cruz, filling in for the hobbled Kenny Lofton, tears ligaments in his right thumb and is out for the season. Tampa Bay beats the Tribe, 4 – 2.

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legendary broadcaster Jack Brickhouse dies from cardiac arrest at the age of 82

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On August 6, 1998, legendary broadcaster Jack Brickhouse dies from cardiac arrest at the age of 82. The likeable Brickhouse began his broadcasting career in 1934, working for a radio station in his native Peoria, Illinois. Known for his trademark home run call of “Hey Hey!,” Brickhouse announced Chicago Cubs games from 1941 to 1981….

Kevin McClatchy’s vision of a baseball-only stadium in Pittsburgh starts to become more of a reality when PNC Bank strikes a deal with the Pirates calling the Bucs’ new home PNC Park. The new ballpark, which will be highly praised, will host its first game in 2001.

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Kevin McClatchy’s vision of a baseball-only stadium in Pittsburgh starts to become more of a reality when PNC Bank strikes a deal with the Pirates calling the Bucs’ new home PNC Park. The new ballpark, which will be highly praised, will host its first game in 2001.

The Blue Jays trade P Randy Myers to the Padres in exchange for C Brian Loyd and a player to be named. The Padres don’t really need Myers, but claim him on waivers in a move to block his going to the Atlanta Braves in a trade; the move backfires as the Jays do not withdraw waivers as expected, and the Pads are stuck with Myers’ expensive contract while they already have a top closer in Trevor Hoffman.

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The Blue Jays trade P Randy Myers to the Padres in exchange for C Brian Loyd and a player to be named. The Padres don’t really need Myers, but claim him on waivers in a move to block his going to the Atlanta Braves in a trade; the move backfires as the Jays do not withdraw waivers as expected, and the Pads are stuck with Myers’ expensive contract while they already have a top closer in Trevor Hoffman.

Darryl Strawberry strokes three home runs off Kevin Tapani in the Yankees’ 9 – 2 victory over the White Sox. In doing so, he becomes just the 8th player to hit three in a game in both leagues.

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Darryl Strawberry strokes three home runs off Kevin Tapani in the Yankees’ 9 – 2 victory over the White Sox. In doing so, he becomes just the 8th player to hit three in a game in both leagues.