Elvis Pena becomes the first person named Elvis to appear in a major league game. The 23 year-old Dominican infielder, in his debut for the Rockies, strikes out swinging as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning of Colorado’s 8-3 loss to Milwaukee at Coors Field.

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Elvis Pena becomes the first person named Elvis to appear in a major league game. The 23 year-old Dominican infielder, in his debut for the Rockies, strikes out swinging as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning of Colorado’s 8-3 loss to Milwaukee at Coors Field.

Well drilling in Toronto. Starter David Wells of the Blue Jays is opposed by Bob Wells of the Minnesota Twins who strikes out Jays rookie Vernon Wells. Toronto wins, 6 – 1.

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Well drilling in Toronto. Starter David Wells of the Blue Jays is opposed by Bob Wells of the Minnesota Twins who strikes out Jays rookie Vernon Wells. Toronto wins, 6 – 1.

Cal Ripken, Jr. becomes the 29th major leaguer to hit 400 career home runs

Cal Ripken, Jr. becomes the 29th major leaguer to hit 400 career home runs

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Cal Ripken, Jr. sets off a very enthusiastic ovation at Camden Yards when he becomes the 29th major leaguer to hit 400 career home runs. The Oriole third baseman connects for a three-run blast with two outs off right-hander Rolando Arrojo in the third inning of the Birds’ 11-6 victory over Tampa Bay.

Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa hits his 56th homer of the season, tying the franchise record established in 1930 Hack Wilson. The right fielder’s solo round-tripper in the sixth inning of the Wrigley Field contest off Jason Bere contributes to Chicago’s 4-2 victory over Cincinnati.

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Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa hits his 56th homer of the season, tying the franchise record established in 1930 Hack Wilson. The right fielder’s solo round-tripper in the sixth inning of the Wrigley Field contest off Jason Bere contributes to Chicago’s 4-2 victory over Cincinnati.

Nomar Garciaparra becomes one of only five players to hit 30 homers in each of his first two seasons

Nomar Garciaparra becomes one of only five players to hit 30 homers in each of his first two seasons

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Nomar Garciaparra hits a ninth-inning grand slam, giving the Red Sox a 7-3 walk-off win over the Mariners at Fenway Park. The 25 year-old shortstop becomes one of only five players to hit 30 homers in each of his first two seasons, joining Rudy York (1937-38 Tigers), Ron Kittle (1983-84 White Sox), Jose Canseco (1986-87 A’s), and Mark McGwire (1987-88 A’s).

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Cardinal first baseman Mark McGwire hits his 58th and 59th home runs of the season

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At Pro Player Stadium, Cardinal first baseman Mark McGwire hits his 58th and 59th home runs of the season, surpassing Jimmie Foxx, who blasted 58 for the A’s in 1932, and Hank Greenberg, who also accomplished the feat six years later with the Tigers. The St. Louis slugger will finish the year with 70 homers, far surpassing the single-season mark of 61, established in 1961 by Yankee right fielder Roger Maris.

1997 – Trailing 12 – 7, the Rangers score six runs in the bottom of the 9th to pull out a 13 – 12 victory over the Dodgers. Juan Gonzalez and Lee Stevens each poke four hits for Texas.

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1997 – Trailing 12 – 7, the Rangers score six runs in the bottom of the 9th to pull out a 13 – 12 victory over the Dodgers. Juan Gonzalez and Lee Stevens each poke four hits for Texas.

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David Cone pitches 7 innings of no hit ball in his return

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test On September 2, 1996 — After his operation in May to remove an aneurysm in his pitching arm, David Cone makes a dramatic return to the mound when he hurls seven innings of no-hit ball. Manager Joe Torre removes Cone and replaces him with Mariano Rivera gives up the opponent’s only hit, a one-out…