On July 2, 1999 Phil Nevin and Carlos Baerga hit back-to-back pinch-hit home runs in the 9th inning, as San Diego defeats Colorado, 15 – 3. Source: Baseball Reference July 2
On July 2, 1999 In the Cards’ 9 – 5 loss to the Diamondbacks, Mark McGwire belts a pair of homers, his 56th multi-homer game, which moves him into 4th place on this list ahead of Jimmie Foxx. Source: Baseball Reference July 2
On July 2, 1999 Hey Mom! Texas righty pitcher Jeff Zimmerman defeats his brother Jordan Zimmerman, a lefty for Seattle, 7 – 6. Source: Baseball Reference July 2
On July 2, 1999 Houston defeats Cincinnati, 7 – 5, ending the Reds’ 10-game winning streak. Cincinnati’s streak consisted of an unprecedented 10 straight victories over division-leading clubs. Source: Baseball Reference July 2
On July 2, 1998 The Red Sox and Pedro Martinez pile on the Expos, defeating them 15 – 0 at Fenway Park. The Sox collect 20 hits for Pedro. Source: Baseball Reference July 2
On July 2, 1996 The Marlins sign Domingo Aramboles, 16-year-old Dominican pitcher, to a contract, giving him a $5,500 signing bonus. Aramboles produces a birth certificate showing he’s 16, but later on it is discovered that he is only 14, and the Commissioner’s office will nullify the contract. His 1.71 minor league ERA will earn him a big bonus when he signs…
On July 2, 1996 An MRI on Tony Gwynn shows fraying of the tendon in his right heel. The Padres star will be out for at least four weeks and miss the All-Star Game. Source: Baseball Reference July 2
On July 2, 1996 The Reds put P Pete Schourek on the 15-day disabled list, but he’ll undergo elbow surgery on July 17th and miss the rest of the season. The Reds’ other ace, Jose Rijo, recovering from surgery last August, has yet to pitch off the mound for Birmingham. Source: Baseball Reference July 2
On July 2, 1996 Oakland breaks a 6 – 6 tie by scoring five runs in the 9th inning to defeat Seattle, 11 – 6. 1B Jason Giambi leads the way with five hits. Source: Baseball Reference July 2
Dodger right-hander Hideo Nomo, who is leading the National League in strikeouts, becomes the first player from Japan to be selected for the major league All-Star game. As the starter for the Senior Circuit, the 26 year-old rookie tosses two scoreless innings in National League’s 3-2 victory over their American League rivals at The Ballpark in Arlington.