The White Sox blast Yankee P Jack McDowell for 13 hits and nine runs in 4 2/3 innings in their 11 – 4 win in the second game of a doubleheader. McDowell makes an obscene gesture to the fans as he is booed walking off the field.

The White Sox blast Yankee P Jack McDowell for 13 hits and nine runs in 4 2/3 innings in their 11 – 4 win in the second game of a doubleheader. McDowell makes an obscene gesture to the fans as he is booed walking off the field.

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The White Sox blast Yankee P Jack McDowell for 13 hits and nine runs in 4 2/3 innings in their 11 – 4 win in the second game of a doubleheader. McDowell makes an obscene gesture to the fans as he is booed walking off the field.

Dave Andrews, public address announcer for the Abilene Prairie Dogs of the Texas-Louisiana League, is ejected from a game after Abilene manager Charlie Kerfeld is given the boot. Andrews proceeds to read a commercial for an eyeglass chain, infuriating the umpire. Andrews claims it was coincidence, but is still fined $50.

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Dave Andrews, public address announcer for the Abilene Prairie Dogs of the Texas-Louisiana League, is ejected from a game after Abilene manager Charlie Kerfeld is given the boot. Andrews proceeds to read a commercial for an eyeglass chain, infuriating the umpire. Andrews claims it was coincidence, but is still fined $50.

The Marlins score a 12 – 10, 14-inning victory over the Giants. Florida is led by 1B Greg Colbrunn, who drives in seven runs on two home runs.

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The Marlins score a 12 – 10, 14-inning victory over the Giants. Florida is led by 1B Greg Colbrunn, who drives in seven runs on two home runs.

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 1994 – Down 11-0 to the Cardinals, Houston explodes for eleven runs in the sixth inning to take a 15-12 shocker at the Dome. After chipping away at Allen Watson with two in the fourth and two in the fifth, the Astros erupt for five more before Mike Felder’s two-run triple ties it. Kevin Bass gets his second hit in the frame to put Houston ahead to stay. 

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 1994 – Down 11-0 to the Cardinals, Houston explodes for eleven runs in the sixth inning to take a 15-12 shocker at the Dome. After chipping away at Allen Watson with two in the fourth and two in the fifth, the Astros erupt for five more before Mike Felder’s two-run triple ties it. Kevin Bass gets his second hit in the frame to put Houston ahead to stay. 

Cleveland OF Albert Belle is suspended for 10 days for using a corked bat in a July 14 game against the White Sox. The suspension will be reduced to seven days plus a $7,000 fine when Belle agrees to drop his appeal.

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Cleveland OF Albert Belle is suspended for 10 days for using a corked bat in a July 14 game against the White Sox. The suspension will be reduced to seven days plus a $7,000 fine when Belle agrees to drop his appeal.

After four ceiling tiles drop nearly 180 feet into the stands behind home plate, officials close the Kingdome in Seattle. Due to the mishap, the Mariners embark on a 22-day road trip, which will be cut short by the players’ strike.

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After four ceiling tiles drop nearly 180 feet into the stands behind home plate, officials close the Kingdome in Seattle. Due to the mishap, the Mariners embark on a 22-day road trip, which will be cut short by the players’ strike.

Atlanta’s Steve Avery and two relievers shut out the Pirates, 2 – 0, despite surrendering 13 hits, just one shy of the record for most hits allowed in a shutout.

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Atlanta’s Steve Avery and two relievers shut out the Pirates, 2 – 0, despite surrendering 13 hits, just one shy of the record for most hits allowed in a shutout.

The Braves trade Melvin Nieves, Vince Moore, and Donnie Elliott to the Padres to acquire Fred McGriff, who will help spark the team to a 51-19 record en route to the NL East Division title. None of the prospects sent to San Diego will prove to have a significant impact on their new organization.

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The Braves trade Melvin Nieves, Vince Moore, and Donnie Elliott to the Padres to acquire Fred McGriff, who will help spark the team to a 51-19 record en route to the NL East Division title. None of the prospects sent to San Diego will prove to have a significant impact on their new organization.

A day after setting a major-league record for triple plays, the Twins and Red Sox set one for double plays. The Red Sox hit into six double plays, while the Twins ground into four to set the major league record, as the Red Sox win again, 5 – 4. The previous mark of nine twin killings was last accomplished on April 15, 1961.

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A day after setting a major-league record for triple plays, the Twins and Red Sox set one for double plays. The Red Sox hit into six double plays, while the Twins ground into four to set the major league record, as the Red Sox win again, 5 – 4. The previous mark of nine twin killings was last accomplished on April 15, 1961.