The Astros defeat the Brewers, 9 – 4. Astros OF Bill Spiers is attacked by a fan in the 6th inning of the contest. His teammates leave the bench and bullpen to aid Spiers, who suffers a welt under his left eye and a bloody nose. He remains in the game, however. His assailant is charged with two counts of assault after being taken into custody.

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The Astros defeat the Brewers, 9 – 4. Astros OF Bill Spiers is attacked by a fan in the 6th inning of the contest. His teammates leave the bench and bullpen to aid Spiers, who suffers a welt under his left eye and a bloody nose. He remains in the game, however. His assailant is charged with two counts of assault after being taken into custody.

The Rangers beat the Athletics, 12 – 4, as Texas OF Juan Gonzalez strokes three home runs. Gonzalez adds a single and drives home five runs for the Rangers.

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The Rangers beat the Athletics, 12 – 4, as Texas OF Juan Gonzalez strokes three home runs. Gonzalez adds a single and drives home five runs for the Rangers.

Tom Gordon sets a major league record for the most consecutive saves when collects his 42nd in the Red Sox’s 9-6 win over the Orioles. ‘Flash’ pitches a perfect ninth inning, striking out the three batters he faces.

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Tom Gordon sets a major league record for the most consecutive saves when collects his 42nd in the Red Sox’s 9-6 win over the Orioles. ‘Flash’ pitches a perfect ninth inning, striking out the three batters he faces.

With the Blue Jays in last place, Toronto fires manager Cito Gaston before today’s game with the Orioles. Gaston took the team to the World Series in 1992 and 1993. Coach Mel Queen is named as interim manager for the last five games. The O’s then beat the Jays, 9 – 3, to clinch the American League East title. Baltimore was never out of first place, just the 6th major league team to hold first place every day of the season.

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With the Blue Jays in last place, Toronto fires manager Cito Gaston before today’s game with the Orioles. Gaston took the team to the World Series in 1992 and 1993. Coach Mel Queen is named as interim manager for the last five games. The O’s then beat the Jays, 9 – 3, to clinch the American League East title. Baltimore was never out of first place, just the 6th major league team to hold first place every day of the season.