Defeating the Indians after a 67-minute rain delay, 5 – 0, the Twins clinch the American League Central Division flag. Minnesota, which will be making its first playoff appearance since 1991, was almost eliminated during the off season due to contraction.

The Angels trounce the Rangers, 13 – 4, as 3B Troy Glaus strokes three home runs.

The Cubs shut out the Reds, 6 – 0, as OF Sammy Sosa drives in his 100th run of the season on a 3-run home run in the 8th inning. In doing so, he joins Mel Ott and Willie Mays as the only National League players to post eight consecutive 100-RBI seasons.

Defeating the Indians after a 67-minute rain delay, 5-0, the Twins clinch the American League Central Division flag. Minnesota, which will be making its first playoff appearance since 1991, was almost eliminated during the offseason due to contraction.

On the day same day he and teammate brother Jeremy homer in the same game for the second time in their careers, the A’s first baseman Jason Giambi sets a team record by hitting his fourth grand slam of the season as Oakland drubs the Devil Rays, 17-3. The base-loaded shot also ties a major league record for the most grand slams by a team in a single season, 12.

In a 5-4 victory over the Giants, Padres’ closer Trevor Hoffman becomes the third player in baseball history to have four 40-save seasons.

The Tigers outlast the Red Sox, 7 – 6. The two teams combine to use a league record-tying 42 players in the contest.

A’s 1B Jason Giambi sets a team record by hitting his fourth grand slam of the season as Oakland drubs the Devil Rays, 17 – 3. The bases-loaded shot also ties a major league record for the most grand slams by a team in a single season, 12.

In a 5 – 4 victory over the Giants, Padres’ closer Trevor Hoffman becomes the third player history to have four 40-save seasons.