The Royals defeat the Orioles, 8 – 6, as Kansas City P Jeff Montgomery becomes the 10th hurler to notch 300 saves. In doing so, he becomes the first to record all of them with the same team.

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On August 25, 1999 — The Royals defeat the Orioles, 8 – 6, as Kansas City P Jeff Montgomery becomes the 10th hurler to notch 300 saves. In doing so, he becomes the first to record all of them with the same team.

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