Kansas City Royals reliever Cory Bailey wins both ends of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers, becoming the first pitcher since David Wells in 1989 to accomplish the feat.

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Kansas City Royals reliever Cory Bailey wins both ends of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers, becoming the first pitcher since David Wells in 1989 to accomplish the feat.

Curt Schilling of the Arizona Diamondbacks takes a no-hitter into the 8th inning against the San Diego Padres before Ben Davis breaks it up with a bunt single. Schilling allows a run in the 9th and finishes with a three-hit, 3 – 1 victory. There is controversy surrounding Davis’s hit, as a few observers claim that he broke an unwritten rule by bunting with a no-hitter on the line.

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Curt Schilling of the Arizona Diamondbacks takes a no-hitter into the 8th inning against the San Diego Padres before Ben Davis breaks it up with a bunt single. Schilling allows a run in the 9th and finishes with a three-hit, 3 – 1 victory. There is controversy surrounding Davis’s hit, as a few observers claim that he broke an unwritten rule by bunting with a no-hitter on the line.

Sammy Sosa and Tony Womack hit inside-the-park home runs in the 6th inning It’s the first time two inside-the-park homers had been hit in the same inning in 20 years.

Sammy Sosa and Tony Womack hit inside-the-park home runs in the 6th inning It’s the first time two inside-the-park homers had been hit in the same inning in 20 years.

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 Chicago Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa and Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Tony Womack hit inside-the-park home runs in the 6th inning of the Cubs’ 2 – 1 win. It’s the first time two inside-the-park homers had been hit in the same inning in 20 years.

The Chicago White Sox become the 16th team in American League history to hit four home runs in one inning in their 12 – 1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Frank Thomas, Harold Baines and Robin Ventura hit consecutive homers and Chad Kreuter adds another in Chicago’s seven-run 8th inning.

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The Chicago White Sox become the 16th team in American League history to hit four home runs in one inning in their 12 – 1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Frank Thomas, Harold Baines and Robin Ventura hit consecutive homers and Chad Kreuter adds another in Chicago’s seven-run 8th inning.

Bobby Chouinard becomes the first player from Manila to appear in a major league game. The A’s hurler pitches five innings, giving up 8 hits and 5 earned runs in a 6-1 loss to the Orioles at Camden Yards.

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Bobby Chouinard becomes the first player from Manila to appear in a major league game. The A’s hurler pitches five innings, giving up 8 hits and 5 earned runs in a 6-1 loss to the Orioles at Camden Yards.

University of Southern California and Fresno State combine for an NCAA postseason baseball record of 39 runs in the Trojans’ 22 – 17 victory in the West Regional. USC scores three runs in the top of the 9th inning to break the record of 37 set by the Trojans and Houston in 1990.

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University of Southern California and Fresno State combine for an NCAA postseason baseball record of 39 runs in the Trojans’ 22 – 17 victory in the West Regional. USC scores three runs in the top of the 9th inning to break the record of 37 set by the Trojans and Houston in 1990.

Ken Griffey Jr. of the Seattle Mariners breaks his wrist while making a spectacular catch

Ken Griffey Jr. of the Seattle Mariners breaks his wrist while making a spectacular catch

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On May 26, 1995, Ken Griffey Jr. of the Seattle Mariners breaks his wrist while making a spectacular catch against Kevin Bass of the Baltimore Orioles. Some observers call it the greatest catch they’ve ever seen. Griffey will undergo surgery on his injured wrist and will miss the next three months of action.

Carlos Martinez flyball caroms off the head of Jose Canseco and bounces into the stands for a home run

Carlos Martinez flyball caroms off the head of Jose Canseco and bounces into the stands for a home run

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On May 26, 1993, a fly ball by Cleveland’s Carlos Martinez caroms off the head of Texas Rangers outfielder Jose Canseco and bounces into the stands for a home run. The unusual home run helps the Indians defeat the Rangers, 7-6

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1990 – Glenn Davis mauls the Cubs at Wrigley Field during a doubleheader sweep. Davis swats two homers and a single for five RBIs in the 8-1 opener. In the nightcap, he adds another homer and two doubles with four RBIs to lead a 12-3 victory. Davis had been homerless for nearly three weeks before the twinbill. 

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1990 – Glenn Davis mauls the Cubs at Wrigley Field during a doubleheader sweep. Davis swats two homers and a single for five RBIs in the 8-1 opener. In the nightcap, he adds another homer and two doubles with four RBIs to lead a 12-3 victory. Davis had been homerless for nearly three weeks before the twinbill. 

Don Baylor, the only Angels player to win the American League MVP Award up to that point, in 1979, is inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame. The OF/DH averaged 23 home runs and 87 runs batted in, while batting .262 in six seasons for California.

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Don Baylor, the only Angels player to win the American League MVP Award up to that point, in 1979, is inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame. The OF/DH averaged 23 home runs and 87 runs batted in, while batting .262 in six seasons for California.