Moises Alou’s 23-game hitting streak is ended in St. Louis’s 4 – 1 victory over Houston.
Moises Alou’s 23-game hitting streak is ended in St. Louis’s 4 – 1 victory over Houston.
Randy Johnson strikes out a record 16 batters in relief and also sets the National League reliever record with seven consecutive strikeouts
Arizona defeats San Diego, 3 – 0, in the completion of a game that was suspended after two innings on July 18th. Randy Johnson strikes out 16 batters in his seven innings in relief of Curt Schilling to break the major league mark for relievers set by Walter Johnson on July 25, 1913. He allows just one hit – C Wiki Gonzalez’s 8th-inning single – for the Padres’ only hit in the contest. In addition to setting the record for Ks in a game by a reliever, Johnson also sets the National League reliever record with seven consecutive strikeouts. Johnson is one shy of the major league mark, set by Ron Davis, on May 4, 1981.
The Blue Jays, hoping to strengthen their rotation in the midst of a pennant race with the first-place Yankees, trade minor league infielder Michael Young to Texas for Esteban Loaiza, who will post a disappointing 5-7 record down the stretch for the short-term contenders. The Rangers’ newest prospect will develop into a perennial All-Star shortstop, batting .301 during his 13 seasons with the Texan team.
The Blue Jays, hoping to strengthen their rotation in the midst of a pennant race with the first-place Yankees, trade minor league infielder Michael Young to Texas for Esteban Loaiza, who will post a disappointing 5-7 record down the stretch for the short-term contenders. The Rangers’ newest prospect will develop into a perennial All-Star shortstop, batting .301 during his 13 seasons with the Texan team.
The Dodgers beat the Rockies, 9 – 1, as Kevin Brown and Mike Fetters combine on a one-hitter. Larry Walker’s single off Brown is Colorado’s only safety.
The Dodgers beat the Rockies, 9 – 1, as Kevin Brown and Mike Fetters combine on a one-hitter. Larry Walker’s single off Brown is Colorado’s only safety.
The Reds defeat the Astros, 4 – 0, as Pete Harnisch hurls the first complete-game shutout ever at Enron Field.
The Reds defeat the Astros, 4 – 0, as Pete Harnisch hurls the first complete-game shutout ever at Enron Field.
Chicago Cubs general manager Ed Lynch resigns. His job will be taken over by team president Andy MacPhail.
Chicago Cubs general manager Ed Lynch resigns. His job will be taken over by team president Andy MacPhail.
7/19/2000: Florida’s Mike Lowell homered off Atlanta’s Andy Ashby to lead off the third but had it washed out.
7/19/2000: Florida’s Mike Lowell homered off Atlanta’s Andy Ashby to lead off the third but had it washed out.
In a 7-6 interleague victory over Cincinnati, Jeff Weaver becomes the first Tigers pitcher to hit a double in 27 years. The last Detroit hurler to accomplish the feat was Chuck Seelbach. who banged a two-bagger off Lloyd Allen of the Angels on August 20, 1972.
In a 7-6 interleague victory over Cincinnati, Jeff Weaver becomes the first Tigers pitcher to hit a double in 27 years. The last Detroit hurler to accomplish the feat was Chuck Seelbach. who banged a two-bagger off Lloyd Allen of the Angels on August 20, 1972.
1999 – The White Sox defeat the Brewers, 10 – 8, in 12 innings. The 18-hit Chicago attack is led by rookie OF Chris Singleton’s five safeties, including a 12th-inning home run. It is the rookie’s second five-hit game in less than two weeks.
1999 – The White Sox defeat the Brewers, 10 – 8, in 12 innings. The 18-hit Chicago attack is led by rookie OF Chris Singleton’s five safeties, including a 12th-inning home run. It is the rookie’s second five-hit game in less than two weeks.
Contributing to the Blue Jays’ 9-3 victory over the Yankees, Carlos Delgado becomes the first player to reach the SkyDome’s fifth deck with his Ruthian home run to right field. The massive blast, the Toronto’s first baseman’s 19th round-tripper of the season, snaps 0-for-29 slump.
Contributing to the Blue Jays’ 9-3 victory over the Yankees, Carlos Delgado becomes the first player to reach the SkyDome’s fifth deck with his Ruthian home run to right field. The massive blast, the Toronto’s first baseman’s 19th round-tripper of the season, snaps 0-for-29 slump.
