The Diamondbacks bolster their bullpen by acquiring P Mike Fetters from the Pirates in exchange for minor league prospect Duaner Sanchez.

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The Diamondbacks bolster their bullpen by acquiring P Mike Fetters from the Pirates in exchange for minor league prospect Duaner Sanchez.

Daryle Ward becomes the first player in the brief history of Pittsburgh’s PNC Park to hit the Allegheny River on the fly, helping the Astros rout the Pirates, 10-2. PGA legend Arnold Palmer, also known for long drives, is on hand to watch the Houston left fielder’s fifth inning towering grand slam, estimated to have traveled 479 feet before making a splash.

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Daryle Ward becomes the first player in the brief history of Pittsburgh’s PNC Park to hit the Allegheny River on the fly, helping the Astros rout the Pirates, 10-2. PGA legend Arnold Palmer, also known for long drives, is on hand to watch the Houston left fielder’s fifth inning towering grand slam, estimated to have traveled 479 feet before making a splash.

Oakland ace Mark Mulder hurls a near-perfect game against the Diamondbacks, surrendering only a single to OF Danny Bautista in the A’s 3 – 0 win.

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Oakland ace Mark Mulder hurls a near-perfect game against the Diamondbacks, surrendering only a single to OF Danny Bautista in the A’s 3 – 0 win.

Playing in the 101st different park since 1876, the Cubs beat the Tigers in Comerica Park, 15 – 8. The Cubs win for the first time in Detroit in 56 years, dating back to Game 3 of the 1945 World Series when Claude Passeauthrew a 3 – 0 shutout in Briggs Stadium. Cubs DH Roosevelt Brown gets five hits in the game, including a double and home run.

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Playing in the 101st different park since 1876, the Cubs beat the Tigers in Comerica Park, 15 – 8. The Cubs win for the first time in Detroit in 56 years, dating back to Game 3 of the 1945 World Series when Claude Passeauthrew a 3 – 0 shutout in Briggs Stadium. Cubs DH Roosevelt Brown gets five hits in the game, including a double and home run.

The Yankees clip the Orioles, 13 – 9, scoring 8 runs in the 2nd inning to come back from a 7-run deficit. Sidney Ponson helps with four straight walks in the inning. Yankee Scott Brosius ties the major-league record for 3B by starting four double plays in the game.

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The Yankees clip the Orioles, 13 – 9, scoring 8 runs in the 2nd inning to come back from a 7-run deficit. Sidney Ponson helps with four straight walks in the inning. Yankee Scott Brosius ties the major-league record for 3B by starting four double plays in the game.

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The American Sportscasters Association names Dodgers legend Vin Scully as the No. 1 sportscaster of the 20th century

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The American Sportscasters Association names Dodgers legend Vin Scully as the No. 1 sportscaster of the 20th century. Howard Cosell finishes 2nd, followed by Mel Allen and Red Barber. The Dodgers veteran broadcaster’s 51-year career has included play-by-play of 25 Fall Classics and 12 All-Star Games.

The Reds defeat the Cardinals, 12 – 6. St. Louis rookie C Keith McDonald homers in the 2nd inning, becoming only the second person in major league history to hit home runs in each of his first two big league at bats. Bob Nieman, in 1951, is the other. McDonald walks his third time up.

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The Reds defeat the Cardinals, 12 – 6. St. Louis rookie C Keith McDonald homers in the 2nd inning, becoming only the second person in major league history to hit home runs in each of his first two big league at bats. Bob Nieman, in 1951, is the other. McDonald walks his third time up.