Sixteen Dodger players and 3 coaches are handed suspensions for going into the stands during a fight with fans at Wrigley Field on May 16th. The 19 suspensions are believed to be the most ever stemming from one incident. The suspensions total 60 games for the players and 24 games for the coaches. All 19 individuals are also assessed fines.

Sixteen Dodger players and 3 coaches are handed suspensions for going into the stands during a fight with fans at Wrigley Field on May 16th. The 19 suspensions are believed to be the most ever stemming from one incident. The suspensions total 60 games for the players and 24 games for the coaches. All 19 individuals are also assessed fines.

The Brewers light up Tom Glavine for 9 runs‚ the first time in his career the Atlanta ace has allowed that many. Milwaukee wins‚ 10 – 9.

The Brewers light up Tom Glavine for 9 runs‚ the first time in his career the Atlanta ace has allowed that many. Milwaukee wins‚ 10 – 9.

Freshman Matt Diaz hits four home runs, tying a school and regional record, and drives in seven runs as Florida State University routs Oklahoma, 12 – 2, to advance to the NCAA Atlantic II Regional final.

Freshman Matt Diaz hits four home runs, tying a school and regional record, and drives in seven runs as Florida State University routs Oklahoma, 12 – 2, to advance to the NCAA Atlantic II Regional final.

In Florida State’s 23-2 rout of Oklahoma in the NCAA Atlantic II Regionals, Matt Diaz hit four home runs. The freshman’s offensive output, which includes seven RBIs, ties the school and tournament record for round trippers.

In Florida State’s 23-2 rout of Oklahoma in the NCAA Atlantic II Regionals, Matt Diaz hit four home runs. The freshman’s offensive output, which includes seven RBIs, ties the school and tournament record for round trippers.

The Giants score 3 runs in the 17th inning to take a 9 – 6 decision from the Cardinals. Willie McGee gets 4 hits for St. Louis and Mark McGwire hits his 24th homer.

The Giants score 3 runs in the 17th inning to take a 9 – 6 decision from the Cardinals. Willie McGee gets 4 hits for St. Louis and Mark McGwire hits his 24th homer.

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Darryl Kile blanks the Rockies at Coors Field for seven innings during a 7-0 whitewash, allowing four hits

1997 – Darryl Kile blanks the Rockies at Coors Field for seven innings during a 7-0 whitewash, allowing four hits. Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell blast homers for Houston. Kile would opt for Colorado and free agency after the season, despite warnings his pitching would suffer in the thin Rocky Mountain air. 

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Houston rallies for an 8-7 victory over the Cubs in the ten innings

1996 – Houston rallies for an 8-7 victory over the Cubs in the ten innings. Craig Biggio belts a two-run two-out homer in the bottom of the ninth off Turk Wendell before Sean Berry ties it. John Cangelosi singles home Ricky Gutierrez the next inning to win it. Todd Jones picks up the victory. 

1996 – In Seattle‚ Ken Griffey‚ Jr sinks the Yankees with three home runs‚ scoring 5 runs and driving in 6 as the Mariners win‚ 10 – 4. It is the first 3-homer game for Griffey. Scott Kamieniecki takes the loss‚ his last game with the Yankees. His season will end in a month when he goes on the AAA disabled list.

1996 – In Seattle‚ Ken Griffey‚ Jr sinks the Yankees with three home runs‚ scoring 5 runs and driving in 6 as the Mariners win‚ 10 – 4. It is the first 3-homer game for Griffey. Scott Kamieniecki takes the loss‚ his last game with the Yankees. His season will end in a month when he goes on the AAA disabled list.