The Devil Rays defeat the Blue Jays, 11 – 1. In doing so, Tampa Bay ends Toronto’s streak of 23 consecutive games with at least one home run – two shy of the major league mark.

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On June 27, 2000 The Devil Rays defeat the Blue Jays, 11 – 1. In doing so, Tampa Bay ends Toronto’s streak of 23 consecutive games with at least one home run – two shy of the major league mark.

Heavy medical news. Houston reliever Billy Wagner undergoes surgery to repair a partially-torn flexor tendon and is out for the year. Anaheim’s Jason Dickson and Tampa Bay’s Juan Guzman undergo arthroscopic surgery on their right shoulders and will miss the remainder of the season.

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On June 27, 2000 Heavy medical news. Houston reliever Billy Wagner undergoes surgery to repair a partially-torn flexor tendon and is out for the year. Anaheim’s Jason Dickson and Tampa Bay’s Juan Guzman undergo arthroscopic surgery on their right shoulders and will miss the remainder of the season.

The Atlanta Braves back off from their decision to bar from their chartered flights four team announcers who had raised questions about the catcher’s box at Turner Field. After TBS discussed the width of the catcher’s box in a game against the Brewers three days ago, Skip Caray, Pete Van Wieren, Joe Simpson and Don Sutton were kicked off a flight to Montreal and had to take a commercial flight. TBS aired a video showing the catcher’s box was four to five inches smaller than it was the previous night, when Milwaukee management complained about where Braves catcher Javy Lopez was setting up. Opposing teams have long said that Atlanta pitchers are given the benefit of an extra-wide strike zone, particularly on the outside corners.

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On June 27, 2000 The Atlanta Braves back off from their decision to bar from their chartered flights four team announcers who had raised questions about the catcher’s box at Turner Field. After TBS discussed the width of the catcher’s box in a game against the Brewers three days ago, Skip Caray, Pete Van Wieren, Joe Simpson and Don Sutton were kicked off a flight to Montreal and had to take a…

In front of 56,530 fans, the 1,765th and last major league game is played at the Kingdome with the Mariners beating the Rangers, 5 – 2. Ken Griffey, Jr. fittingly clouts the last homer. Griffey hit 198 of his 377 homers at the Dome. HE also makes an astounding over-the-fence catch to rob Juan Gonzalez of a three-run round-tripper. The Mariners will open their new home – Safeco Field – on July 15th.

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On June 27, 1999 In front of 56,530 fans, the 1,765th and last major league game is played at the Kingdome with the Mariners beating the Rangers, 5 – 2. Ken Griffey, Jr. fittingly clouts the last homer. Griffey hit 198 of his 377 homers at the Dome. HE also makes an astounding over-the-fence catch to rob Juan Gonzalez of a three-run…

 Ismael Valdes hurls a one-hit shutout in beating the Pirates, 2 – 0. Pittsburgh’s only hit is a single by 1B Kevin Young as Valdes fans seven without walking a batter.

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On June 27, 1998  Ismael Valdes hurls a one-hit shutout in beating the Pirates, 2 – 0. Pittsburgh’s only hit is a single by 1B Kevin Young as Valdes fans seven without walking a batter.

The left side of the Kansas City infield accounts for 10 runs as 3B Craig Paquette and SS Jay Bell each drive home five in the Royals’ 16 – 3 win over Milwaukee.

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On June 27, 1997 The left side of the Kansas City infield accounts for 10 runs as 3B Craig Paquette and SS Jay Bell each drive home five in the Royals’ 16 – 3 win over Milwaukee.

The White Sox defeat the Twins, 10 – 6, as OF Albert Belle goes 5 for 5, including a double and home run. C Jorge Fabregas drives in four runs for Chicago.

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On June 27, 1997 The White Sox defeat the Twins, 10 – 6, as OF Albert Belle goes 5 for 5, including a double and home run. C Jorge Fabregas drives in four runs for Chicago.

The Athletics stroke eight home runs in an 18 – 2 pounding of the Angels. Scott Brosius hits 2, while Mark McGwire, Geronimo Berroa, Jason Giambi, Terry Steinbach, Ernie Young and Jose Herrera also connect. The seven different players going deep ties the major league record.

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On June 27, 1996 The Athletics stroke eight home runs in an 18 – 2 pounding of the Angels. Scott Brosius hits 2, while Mark McGwire, Geronimo Berroa, Jason Giambi, Terry Steinbach, Ernie Young and Jose Herrera also connect. The seven different players going deep ties the major league record.