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SEPTEMBER 1996
1996 Teams
Atlanta Braves Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox California Angels Chicago White Sox Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Indians Colorado Rockies Detroit Tigers Florida Marlins Houston Astros Kansas City Royals Los Angeles Dodgers Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Twins Montreal Expos New York Yankees New York Mets Oakland Athletics Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates San Diego Padres Seattle Mariners San Francisco Giants St. Louis Cardinals Texas Rangers Toronto Blue Jays
IN THE NEWS :Alex Rodriguez borrows a bat from Ken Griffey and belts a 3-run homer to lead the Mariners to a 51 win over the O's. A-Rod's 34th home run pins the loss on David Wells .
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 1, 1996Chicago Cubs 2, Atlanta Braves 1 (12 inn.) at Wrigley Field (att. 40,192) W : Mike Campbell L : Joe BorowskiFlorida Marlins 6, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 25,521) W : Mark Hutton L : John SmileyMontreal Expos 7, San Diego Padres 6 at Stade Olympique (att. 20,666) W : Jeff Fassero L : Andy Ashby S : Mel RojasNew York Mets 6, San Francisco Giants 5 (10 inn.) at Shea Stadium (att. 40,643) W : John Franco L : Rod BeckPhiladelphia Phillies 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 24,959) W : Mike Williams L : Todd Worrell S : Ricky BottalicoPittsburgh Pirates 9, Houston Astros 5 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 14,144) W : Dave Wainhouse L : Danny DarwinSt. Louis Cardinals 15, Colorado Rockies 6 at Busch Stadium II (att. 28,552) W : Mark Petkovsek L : Bryan RekarCalifornia Angels 4, New York Yankees 0 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 19,384) W : Chuck Finley L : Kenny RogersKansas City Royals 3, Detroit Tigers 2 (13 inn.) at Tiger Stadium (att. 17,647) W : Rick Huisman L : Mike Myers S : Jason JacomeMinnesota Twins 6, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at County Stadium (att. 17,074) W : Scott Aldred L : Tim VanEgmondBoston Red Sox 8, Oakland Athletics 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 15,021) W : Aaron Sele L : John WasdinSeattle Mariners 5, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Kingdome (att. 50,015) W : Terry Mulholland L : David WellsCleveland Indians 8, Texas Rangers 2 at The Ballpark in Arlington (att. 46,084) W : Charles Nagy L : John BurkettChicago White Sox 4, Toronto Blue Jays 2 (11 inn.) at Skydome (att. 30,156) W : Roberto Hernandez L : Paul SpoljaricCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Mike Greenwell of the Red Sox, who has spent much of the year on the DL, drives in all nine runs in Boston's 10-inning, 9-8 win over the Mariners. No other player has ever driven in nine or more runs for his team's total score.
In his first game back in action since undergoing surgery for an aneurysm in his pitching shoulder in May, Yankees' P David Cone hurls seven hitless innings in New York's 5-0 victory over the Athletics. Mariano Rivera gives up one hit in two innings as he finishes up for Cone. Cone's remarkable return sends Kenny Rogers to the bullpen.
It's seems like old timers day as the Cardinals whip the Central-leading Astros, 87. Willie McGee , playing for Ron Gant , has four hits and three RBI, while Ozzie Smith has three hits, three RBI, and four runs.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 2, 1996Cincinnati Reds 7, Atlanta Braves 6 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 20,879) W : Jeff Shaw L : Greg McMichael S : Jeff BrantleyFlorida Marlins 4, Chicago Cubs 3 at Joe Robbie Stadium (att. 16,622) W : Marc Valdes L : Steve Trachsel S : Robb NenMontreal Expos 4, San Francisco Giants 3 (11 inn.) at Stade Olympique (att. 26,689) W : Barry Manuel L : Rod BeckLos Angeles Dodgers 8, New York Mets 5 at Shea Stadium (att. 19,658) W : Pedro Astacio L : Mark Clark S : Todd WorrellSan Diego Padres 5, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 15,263) W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Rich HunterColorado Rockies 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 9,513) W : Kevin Ritz L : Esteban LoaizaSt. Louis Cardinals 8, Houston Astros 7 (10 inn.) at Busch Stadium II (att. 32,955) W : Alan Benes L : Doug BrocailBaltimore Orioles 12, California Angels 8 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 20,287) W : Mike Mussina L : Shawn BoskieDetroit Tigers 8, Chicago White Sox 6 at Comiskey Park II (att. 19,599) W : Mike Myers L : Roberto Hernandez S : Jose LimaMilwaukee Brewers 7, Cleveland Indians 6 at County Stadium (att. 18,015) W : Doug Jones L : Jose MesaNew York Yankees 5, Oakland Athletics 0 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 20,159) W : David Cone L : Ariel PrietoBoston Red Sox 9, Seattle Mariners 8 (10 inn.) at Kingdome (att. 24,470) W : Heathcliff Slocumb L : Rafael CarmonaMinnesota Twins 6, Texas Rangers 4 at The Ballpark in Arlington (att. 24,786) W : Rick Aguilera L : Ken Hill S : Eddie GuardadoKansas City Royals 2, Toronto Blue Jays 0 at Skydome (att. 28,177) W : Tim Belcher L : Erik HansonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Marquis Grissom opens the game with a leadoff home run off the Reds Dave Burba , but its the only Braves hit in the Reds 51 win. The 1st-place Braves have now lost four straight.
Ron Gant hits two doubles and scores three times as the Cards move into the National League Central lead with a 123 win over the Astros.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 3, 1996Cincinnati Reds 5, Atlanta Braves 1 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 18,844) W : Dave Burba L : Mike Bielecki S : Jeff ShawChicago Cubs 11, Florida Marlins 3 at Joe Robbie Stadium (att. 15,528) W : Jaime Navarro L : Al LeiterMontreal Expos 9, San Francisco Giants 2 at Stade Olympique (att. 20,168) W : Pedro Martinez L : Mark GardnerLos Angeles Dodgers 7, New York Mets 6 at Shea Stadium (att. 15,646) W : Scott Radinsky L : Doug HenryPhiladelphia Phillies 8, San Diego Padres 2 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 16,797) W : Mike Mimbs L : Joey Hamilton S : Ken RyanSt. Louis Cardinals 12, Houston Astros 3 at Busch Stadium II (att. 23,955) W : Todd Stottlemyre L : Shane ReynoldsCalifornia Angels 10, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 15,924) W : Pep Harris L : Rocky CoppingerChicago White Sox 6, Detroit Tigers 4 at Comiskey Park II (att. 13,857) W : Mike Bertotti L : Omar Olivares S : Roberto HernandezMilwaukee Brewers 8, Cleveland Indians 2 at County Stadium (att. 10,599) W : Scott Karl L : Orel HershiserOakland Athletics 10, New York Yankees 9 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 11,621) W : Mark Acre L : Brian Boehringer S : Doug JohnsSeattle Mariners 11, Boston Red Sox 9 at Kingdome (att. 17,374) W : Salomon Torres L : Tom Gordon S : Norm CharltonTexas Rangers 9, Minnesota Twins 7 at The Ballpark in Arlington (att. 28,401) W : Bobby Witt L : Frank Rodriguez S : Mike HennemanKansas City Royals 5, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Skydome (att. 25,729) W : Kevin Appier L : Pat HentgenCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Tony Gwynn is 4-for-4 in the Padres 2-1 win over the Phils. Gwynn, hitting .352, needs to average nearly five at bats in the final 22 games to qualify for the batting title.
Andy Pettitte wins his 20th as the Yankees prevail over the A's, 103. Paul O'Neill and Tino Martinez solo in the 4th inning. The Yanks last 20-game winner was Ron Guidry in 1985.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 4, 1996Cincinnati Reds 12, Atlanta Braves 6 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 19,532) W : Roger Salkeld L : Tom GlavineFlorida Marlins 9, Chicago Cubs 2 at Joe Robbie Stadium (att. 14,879) W : Kevin Brown L : Kevin FosterMontreal Expos 6, San Francisco Giants 0 at Stade Olympique (att. 20,317) W : Jose Paniagua L : Shawn EstesNew York Mets 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 (12 inn.) at Shea Stadium (att. 15,662) W : Derek Wallace L : Darren DreifortSan Diego Padres 2, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 18,754) W : Scott Sanders L : Matt Beech S : Trevor HoffmanPittsburgh Pirates 5, Colorado Rockies 2 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 10,081) W : Jon Lieber L : Mark Thompson S : Dan PlesacSt. Louis Cardinals 6, Houston Astros 4 at Busch Stadium II (att. 34,891) W : Andy Benes L : Donne Wall S : Dennis EckersleyBaltimore Orioles 4, California Angels 2 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 18,204) W : Scott Erickson L : Dennis Springer S : Randy MyersChicago White Sox 11, Detroit Tigers 6 at Comiskey Park II (att. 15,120) W : Tony Castillo L : Trever MillerCleveland Indians 7, Milwaukee Brewers 0 at County Stadium (att. 12,666) W : Chad Ogea L : Jeff D'AmicoNew York Yankees 10, Oakland Athletics 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 9,892) W : Andy Pettitte L : Dave TelghederBoston Red Sox 7, Seattle Mariners 5 at Kingdome (att. 22,642) W : Pat Mahomes L : Sterling Hitchcock S : Heathcliff SlocumbMinnesota Twins 7, Texas Rangers 6 at The Ballpark in Arlington (att. 29,744) W : Rich Robertson L : Gil Heredia S : Mike TrombleyToronto Blue Jays 6, Kansas City Royals 0 at Skydome (att. 25,827) W : Woody Williams L : Jose RosadoCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Eddie Murray hits his 500th career home run, and his 21st of the year, off Felipe Lira of the Tigers in Detroit's 5-4, 12-inning win. He becomes the 15th player to reach the magic number. He also becomes just the 3rd player with 500 home runs and 3,000 hits, joining Willie Mays and Hank Aaron .
Dodgers OF Brett Butler returns to the team following two operations for throat cancer. He walks and scores the winning run in LA's 2-1 victory over the Pirates.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 6, 1996Atlanta Braves 8, New York Mets 7 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 37,660) W : Mark Wohlers L : Doug HenrySan Francisco Giants 2, Cincinnati Reds 0 at Riverfront Stadium W : Osvaldo Fernandez L : John Smiley S : Rod BeckCincinnati Reds 14, San Francisco Giants 1 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 23,091) W : Mike Morgan L : Steve BourgeoisFlorida Marlins 4, Montreal Expos 0 at Joe Robbie Stadium (att. 16,943) W : Mark Hutton L : Jeff Fassero S : Jay PowellHouston Astros 2, Colorado Rockies 1 at Astrodome (att. 20,932) W : Xavier Hernandez L : Curt LeskanicLos Angeles Dodgers 2, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Dodger Stadium (att. 41,509) W : Antonio Osuna L : Marc Wilkins S : Todd WorrellChicago Cubs 6, Philadelphia Phillies 4 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 17,803) W : Jim Bullinger L : Ken Ryan S : Turk WendellSt. Louis Cardinals 8, San Diego Padres 3 at Busch Stadium II (att. 28,116) W : Mark Petkovsek L : Bob TewksburyDetroit Tigers 5, Baltimore Orioles 4 (12 inn.) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards (att. 46,708) W : John Cummings L : Terry MathewsBoston Red Sox 10, Chicago White Sox 3 at Comiskey Park II (att. 18,417) W : Tim Wakefield L : Wilson AlvarezTexas Rangers 7, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at County Stadium (att. 16,714) W : John Burkett L : Cal EldredMinnesota Twins 6, California Angels 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 13,006) W : Brad Radke L : Chuck FinleyNew York Yankees 4, Toronto Blue Jays 3 at Yankee Stadium (att. 21,528) W : Mariano Rivera L : Bill RisleyOakland Athletics 7, Kansas City Royals 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 14,404) W : Willie Adams L : Chris HaneyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Yankee Stadium , Juan Guzman is rushed to New York's Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital where he undergoes an emergency appendectomy. He won't pitch any more this season and his 2.93 ERA will lead the American League .
Mike Mussina shuts out the Tigers, 60 for his 19th win, giving the Orioles their first shutout of the year. It takes them 141 games to do it.
The Cards win their 8th in a row as pitcher Donovan Osborne belts his first ML home runa grand slamto beat the Padres, 83.
The Athletics collect 19 hits and pound the Royals 136, as Mark McGwire hits his 48th home run. He also reaches the 100 RBI level.
In the Expos 21 win over the Marlins, Marlin LF Joe Orsulak throws out three runners in a span of five batters. He throws out two Expos at the plate on consecutive plays to end the 3rd, and throws out another in the 4th. Mark Leiter , 40, since being traded from San Francisco on July 30, picks up the win.
In Atlanta, John Smoltz strikes out 13 and wins his 21st as the Braves stop the Mets, 61. Jermaine Dye hits a 3-run home run off Bobby Jones for the big blow.
In the Phils 42 win over the Cubs, Phils 3B Scott Rolen suffers a broken wrist when he is hit by a Steve Trachsel pitch in his 2nd at bat. Rolen has exactly 130 at bats, which means he is still technically a rookie next year.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 7, 1996Atlanta Braves 6, New York Mets 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 47,130) W : John Smoltz L : Bobby JonesCincinnati Reds 7, San Francisco Giants 5 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 22,790) W : Roger Salkeld L : Tim Scott S : Jeff BrantleyMontreal Expos 2, Florida Marlins 1 at Joe Robbie Stadium (att. 25,278) W : Mark Leiter L : Marc Valdes S : Mel RojasHouston Astros 5, Colorado Rockies 4 at Astrodome (att. 37,213) W : Darryl Kile L : Darren Holmes S : John HudekLos Angeles Dodgers 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Dodger Stadium (att. 50,862) W : Hideo Nomo L : Jason Schmidt S : Todd WorrellPhiladelphia Phillies 4, Chicago Cubs 2 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 18,021) W : Rich Hunter L : Kent Bottenfield S : Ricky BottalicoSt. Louis Cardinals 8, San Diego Padres 3 at Busch Stadium II (att. 42,846) W : Donovan Osborne L : Andy AshbyBaltimore Orioles 6, Detroit Tigers 0 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards (att. 47,131) W : Mike Mussina L : Justin ThompsonChicago White Sox 4, Boston Red Sox 3 at Comiskey Park II (att. 28,219) W : Alex Fernandez L : Roger Clemens S : Roberto HernandezTexas Rangers 2, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at County Stadium (att. 19,110) W : Ken Hill L : Ben McDonald S : Mike HennemanMinnesota Twins 6, California Angels 3 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 51,011) W : Dave Stevens L : Shawn Boskie S : Mike TrombleyToronto Blue Jays 3, New York Yankees 2 at Yankee Stadium (att. 27,069) W : Paul Quantrill L : David Cone S : Mike TimlinOakland Athletics 13, Kansas City Royals 6 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 13,175) W : Ariel Prieto L : Tim BelcherCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Jim Thome knocks in his 100th run in opener, a 154 win. Thome reaches the 30 homer, 100 runs, 100 runs, 100 walksjust the 2nd Indian to ever do that. Al Rosen in 1950 was the other. Charles Nagy (15-4) wins game 1, while the M's prevail 65 in the nitecap.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 8, 1996New York Mets 6, Atlanta Braves 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 39,045) W : Mark Clark L : Greg MadduxCincinnati Reds 8, San Francisco Giants 3 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 20,838) W : Jeff Shaw L : Jose BautistaFlorida Marlins 2, Montreal Expos 1 at Joe Robbie Stadium (att. 19,427) W : Rick Helling L : Pedro Martinez S : Robb NenColorado Rockies 5, Houston Astros 2 at Astrodome (att. 31,316) W : Steve Reed L : Shane Reynolds S : Bruce RuffinPittsburgh Pirates 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Dodger Stadium (att. 33,922) W : Dan Plesac L : Darren Dreifort S : John EricksChicago Cubs 5, Philadelphia Phillies 3 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 27,600) W : Jaime Navarro L : Mike Mimbs S : Turk WendellSan Diego Padres 5, St. Louis Cardinals 4 at Busch Stadium II (att. 30,897) W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Todd Stottlemyre S : Trevor HoffmanBaltimore Orioles 6, Detroit Tigers 2 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards (att. 47,082) W : Alan Mills L : Joey EischenChicago White Sox 7, Boston Red Sox 4 at Comiskey Park II (att. 19,983) W : James Baldwin L : Aaron Sele S : Roberto HernandezCleveland Indians 2, Seattle Mariners 1 at Jacobs Field (att. 42,307) W : Charles Nagy L : Terry MulhollandSeattle Mariners 6, Cleveland Indians 5 at Jacobs Field (att. 42,217) W : Norm Charlton L : Jose MesaTexas Rangers 7, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at County Stadium (att. 17,542) W : Bobby Witt L : Bryce FlorieCalifornia Angels 4, Minnesota Twins 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 14,378) W : Jim Abbott L : Frank Rodriguez S : Troy PercivalToronto Blue Jays 4, New York Yankees 2 at Yankee Stadium (att. 28,575) W : Erik Hanson L : Andy Pettitte S : Mike TimlinOakland Athletics 8, Kansas City Royals 7 (10 inn.) at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 17,208) W : Jim Corsi L : Hipolito PichardoCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 9, 1996Chicago Cubs 3, Montreal Expos 1 at Wrigley Field (att. 24,452) W : Kevin Foster L : Jose PaniaguaColorado Rockies 4, Houston Astros 2 at Astrodome (att. 13,833) W : Kevin Ritz L : Donne Wall S : Bruce RuffinLos Angeles Dodgers 7, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Dodger Stadium (att. 29,081) W : Ramon Martinez L : Kevin JarvisNew York Mets 6, Florida Marlins 1 at Shea Stadium (att. 14,100) W : Dave Mlicki L : Kevin BrownSan Diego Padres 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 15,727) W : Dustin Hermanson L : Marc Wilkins S : Trevor HoffmanSt. Louis Cardinals 6, San Francisco Giants 2 at Candlestick Park (att. 10,307) W : Andy Benes L : Mark GardnerBaltimore Orioles 5, Detroit Tigers 4 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards (att. 42,562) W : Scott Erickson L : Omar Olivares S : Randy MyersMilwaukee Brewers 6, Boston Red Sox 0 at Fenway Park (att. 22,386) W : Scott Karl L : Tom GordonCleveland Indians 4, California Angels 3 at Jacobs Field (att. 42,208) W : Paul Shuey L : Mike Holtz S : Jose MesaTexas Rangers 4, Toronto Blue Jays 3 at Skydome (att. 25,825) W : Kevin Gross L : Pat Hentgen S : Mike HennemanCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :1949 Browns , who used nine in a season ending promotion.
In the Dodgers 54 win over the Reds, Brett Butler breaks his hand on a bunt attempt when he is hit by a pitch. The 39-year-old Butler, who battled back from cancer surgery, is out for the year after playing five games.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 10, 1996Chicago Cubs 10, Montreal Expos 3 at Wrigley Field (att. 26,700) W : Kent Bottenfield L : Omar DaalColorado Rockies 9, Atlanta Braves 8 at Coors Field (att. 48,051) W : Darren Holmes L : Brad Clontz S : Bruce RuffinHouston Astros 4, Philadelphia Phillies 3 at Astrodome (att. 12,700) W : Alvin Morman L : Curt Schilling S : Xavier HernandezLos Angeles Dodgers 5, Cincinnati Reds 4 at Dodger Stadium (att. 28,237) W : Tom Candiotti L : Roger Salkeld S : Todd WorrellFlorida Marlins 9, New York Mets 3 (12 inn.) at Shea Stadium (att. 14,746) W : Jay Powell L : Doug HenrySan Diego Padres 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 5 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 15,694) W : Trevor Hoffman L : Joe BoeverSt. Louis Cardinals 1, San Francisco Giants 0 at Candlestick Park (att. 8,770) W : Mark Petkovsek L : Kirk Rueter S : Dennis EckersleyBaltimore Orioles 5, Chicago White Sox 1 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards (att. 43,320) W : David Wells L : Kevin TapaniMilwaukee Brewers 11, Boston Red Sox 10 at Fenway Park (att. 20,487) W : Ramon Garcia L : Joe Hudson S : Mike FettersCleveland Indians 7, California Angels 5 at Jacobs Field (att. 42,181) W : Paul Assenmacher L : Troy PercivalNew York Yankees 9, Detroit Tigers 8 at Tiger Stadium (att. 11,042) W : Mariano Rivera L : A. J. Sager S : John WettelandKansas City Royals 4, Seattle Mariners 2 at Royals Stadium (att. 12,499) W : Jose Rosado L : Salomon Torres S : Jaime BlumaOakland Athletics 7, Minnesota Twins 0 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 9,676) W : Dave Telgheder L : Rich RobertsonTexas Rangers 11, Toronto Blue Jays 8 at Skydome (att. 26,286) W : Darren Oliver L : Woody Williams S : Mike HennemanCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 11, 1996Montreal Expos 2, Chicago Cubs 1 at Wrigley Field (att. 30,729) W : Ugueth Urbina L : Terry Adams S : Mel RojasColorado Rockies 6, Atlanta Braves 5 at Coors Field (att. 48,091) W : Jamey Wright L : Denny Neagle S : Bill SwiftPhiladelphia Phillies 10, Houston Astros 8 at Astrodome (att. 17,300) W : Jeff Parrett L : Chris Holt S : Ricky BottalicoLos Angeles Dodgers 3, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Dodger Stadium (att. 27,527) W : Ismael Valdes L : John Smiley S : Todd WorrellNew York Mets 3, Florida Marlins 1 at Shea Stadium (att. 12,448) W : Jason Isringhausen L : Pat Rapp S : Derek WallaceSan Diego Padres 8, Pittsburgh Pirates 7 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 33,771) W : Doug Bochtler L : John EricksSan Francisco Giants 4, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Candlestick Park (att. 9,673) W : Tim Scott L : Alan Benes S : Rod BeckBaltimore Orioles 7, Chicago White Sox 6 (10 inn.) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards (att. 43,320) W : Alan Mills L : Roberto HernandezBoston Red Sox 4, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at Fenway Park (att. 21,310) W : Tim Wakefield L : Cal Eldred S : Heathcliff SlocumbCleveland Indians 2, California Angels 0 at Jacobs Field (att. 42,264) W : Jack McDowell L : Chuck Finley S : Jose MesaNew York Yankees 7, Detroit Tigers 3 at Tiger Stadium (att. 9,775) W : Jimmy Key L : Felipe LiraKansas City Royals 4, Seattle Mariners 2 at Royals Stadium (att. 13,078) W : Doug Linton L : Jamie Moyer S : Jaime BlumaMinnesota Twins 7, Oakland Athletics 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 9,493) W : Brad Radke L : Willie AdamsToronto Blue Jays 8, Texas Rangers 3 at Skydome (att. 27,262) W : Luis Andujar L : Ed VosbergCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Bernie Williams drives home eight runs in New York's 12-3 win over the Tigers. Williams hits two round-trippers and a single.
Milwaukee trounces Texas, 15-4, led by 2B Fernando Vina who goes 5-for-6, with a triple, two home runs, three RBIs, and four runs scored.
Rockies' OF Ellis Burks steals his 30th base of the season, making him the 19th player in history to join the 30-30 club. He hits his 37th homer of the season and drives in five runs in Colorado's 16-8 win over Atlanta.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 12, 1996Colorado Rockies 16, Atlanta Braves 8 at Coors Field (att. 48,052) W : John Burke L : John SmoltzHouston Astros 4, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Astrodome (att. 16,103) W : Darryl Kile L : Mike WilliamsLos Angeles Dodgers 4, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Dodger Stadium (att. 34,191) W : Hideo Nomo L : Donovan Osborne S : Antonio OsunaMontreal Expos 5, Florida Marlins 4 at Stade Olympique (att. 9,308) W : Dave Veres L : Jay Powell S : Mel RojasPittsburgh Pirates 10, San Francisco Giants 4 at Candlestick Park (att. 8,214) W : Jason Schmidt L : Mark Dewey S : Joe BoeverChicago White Sox 11, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards (att. 47,342) W : Alex Fernandez L : Mike MussinaCleveland Indians 11, California Angels 2 at Jacobs Field (att. 42,244) W : Brian Anderson L : Shawn BoskieNew York Yankees 12, Detroit Tigers 3 at Tiger Stadium (att. 9,009) W : David Cone L : Justin ThompsonSeattle Mariners 8, Kansas City Royals 5 at Royals Stadium (att. 15,045) W : Terry Mulholland L : Chris Haney S : Norm CharltonMinnesota Twins 4, Oakland Athletics 3 (12 inn.) at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 9,712) W : Dave Stevens L : Mike MohlerMilwaukee Brewers 15, Texas Rangers 4 at The Ballpark in Arlington (att. 41,303) W : Ben McDonald L : Ken HillCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Charlie O'Brien unveils a hockey-style catcher's mask in the game against the Yankees. The mask is a success, but the Blue Jays lose to the New Yorkers, 4-1. Andy Pettitte wins his 21st.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 13, 1996Chicago Cubs 4, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Wrigley Field (att. 23,048) W : Steve Trachsel L : Rich Hunter S : Turk WendellColorado Rockies 6, Houston Astros 3 at Coors Field (att. 48,049) W : Darren Holmes L : Xavier Hernandez S : Bruce RuffinSt. Louis Cardinals 2, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 at Dodger Stadium (att. 36,657) W : Rich Batchelor L : Mark Guthrie S : Dennis EckersleyMontreal Expos 3, Florida Marlins 2 at Stade Olympique (att. 13,723) W : Pedro Martinez L : Rick Helling S : Mel RojasNew York Mets 6, Atlanta Braves 4 at Shea Stadium (att. 17,331) W : Jerry Dipoto L : Joe Borowski S : Derek WallaceCincinnati Reds 3, San Diego Padres 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 26,524) W : Mike Morgan L : Andy Ashby S : Jeff BrantleyPittsburgh Pirates 9, San Francisco Giants 0 at Candlestick Park (att. 9,888) W : Esteban Loaiza L : William VanLandinghamBoston Red Sox 9, Chicago White Sox 5 at Fenway Park (att. 28,907) W : Roger Clemens L : James Baldwin S : Heathcliff SlocumbBaltimore Orioles 7, Detroit Tigers 4 at Tiger Stadium (att. 11,178) W : Scott Erickson L : Trever Miller S : Alan MillsKansas City Royals 8, California Angels 2 at Royals Stadium (att. 13,083) W : Tim Belcher L : Jim AbbottSeattle Mariners 13, Minnesota Twins 7 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 15,510) W : Bob Wells L : Travis MillerMilwaukee Brewers 6, Texas Rangers 3 at The Ballpark in Arlington (att. 39,235) W : Jeff D'Amico L : Bobby Witt S : Mike FettersNew York Yankees 4, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at Skydome (att. 31,227) W : Andy Pettitte L : Erik Hanson S : John WettelandCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Mark McGwire becomes the 13th player in history to hit 50 home runs in a season as he connects against Cleveland's Chad Ogea in the 1st inning of Cleveland's 9-8 win over the A's in the 2nd game of a doubleheader. The big first baseman hit his 49th in the 1st inning of the opener, a 9-2 loss to the Indians. Because of injuries, McGwire has played in only 119 or his team's 150 games.
Mets' C Todd Hundley hits his 41st home run of the season to set a new major league mark for catchers. The Mets defeat Atlanta, 6-5, in 12 innings. Johnny Bench hit 45 in 1970, but only 38 while behind the plate. Hundley also owns the Mets home run record, previously held by Darryl Strawberry with 39.
The City of Houston and Harris County agree to terms with the Astros to build a $265 million stadium with a retractable roof. The deal needs several approvals, including a November five referendum.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 14, 1996Philadelphia Phillies 6, Chicago Cubs 2 at Wrigley Field (att. 36,290) W : Mike Mimbs L : Jaime Navarro S : Ken RyanColorado Rockies 7, Houston Astros 3 at Coors Field (att. 48,132) W : Kevin Ritz L : Donne WallLos Angeles Dodgers 9, St. Louis Cardinals 5 at Dodger Stadium (att. 44,548) W : Ramon Martinez L : Andy BenesMontreal Expos 3, Florida Marlins 2 at Stade Olympique (att. 17,546) W : Dave Veres L : Jay Powell S : Mel RojasNew York Mets 6, Atlanta Braves 5 (12 inn.) at Shea Stadium (att. 22,857) W : Derek Wallace L : Joe BorowskiSan Diego Padres 3, Cincinnati Reds 2 (12 inn.) at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 25,231) W : Dario Veras L : Lee SmithPittsburgh Pirates 7, San Francisco Giants 5 (12 inn.) at Candlestick Park (att. 15,685) W : John Ericks L : Chris Hook S : Joe BoeverChicago White Sox 13, Boston Red Sox 5 at Fenway Park (att. 31,841) W : Tony Castillo L : Tom Gordon S : Bill SimasCleveland Indians 9, Oakland Athletics 2 at Jacobs Field W : Charles Nagy L : Don WengertCleveland Indians 9, Oakland Athletics 8 at Jacobs Field (att. 42,233) W : Eric Plunk L : Aaron Small S : Jose MesaBaltimore Orioles 7, Detroit Tigers 6 at Tiger Stadium (att. 15,386) W : Terry Mathews L : John Cummings S : Randy MyersKansas City Royals 8, California Angels 5 at Royals Stadium (att. 17,174) W : Kevin Appier L : Jason DicksonSeattle Mariners 5, Minnesota Twins 3 (10 inn.) at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 18,002) W : Bobby Ayala L : Eddie Guardado S : Norm CharltonMilwaukee Brewers 8, Texas Rangers 6 at The Ballpark in Arlington (att. 45,901) W : Scott Karl L : Roger Pavlik S : Mike FettersNew York Yankees 3, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at Skydome (att. 43,397) W : Brian Boehringer L : Pat Hentgen S : John WettelandCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Mark Parent homers in the 3rd inning of his team's 16-6 win over the Tigers. The homer gives the Orioles a new major league record of 241 for the season. The Birds have four other homers in the game, including Brady Anderson 's 10th leadoff home run of the year, to total 243, three more than the 1961 Yankees .
The Red Sox defeat the White Sox, 98, despite three home runs by Chicago 1B Frank Thomas . Mo Vaughn and John Valentin each hit two homers for Boston to power the Sox to victory.
Philadelphia C Benito Santiago drives in all his team's runs with three consecutive home runs in the Phillies' 6-1 win over the Cubs At Wrigley. Santiago will hit a homer tomorrow in his first at bat to tie a record for consecutive homers.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 15, 1996Philadelphia Phillies 6, Chicago Cubs 1 at Wrigley Field (att. 24,697) W : Curt Schilling L : Kevin FosterColorado Rockies 11, Houston Astros 4 at Coors Field (att. 48,038) W : Mark Thompson L : Doug DrabekLos Angeles Dodgers 6, St. Louis Cardinals 5 at Dodger Stadium (att. 35,803) W : Scott Radinsky L : Dennis Eckersley S : Todd WorrellFlorida Marlins 4, Montreal Expos 3 at Stade Olympique (att. 26,166) W : Al Leiter L : Omar Daal S : Robb NenAtlanta Braves 3, New York Mets 2 at Shea Stadium (att. 23,718) W : Tom Glavine L : Paul Wilson S : Mark WohlersSan Diego Padres 8, Cincinnati Reds 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 29,005) W : Joey Hamilton L : Kevin Jarvis S : Willie BlairPittsburgh Pirates 4, San Francisco Giants 1 at Candlestick Park W : Jon Lieber L : Kirk Rueter S : Matt RuebelPittsburgh Pirates 11, San Francisco Giants 9 (10 inn.) at Candlestick Park (att. 21,998) W : Marc Wilkins L : Jim PooleBoston Red Sox 9, Chicago White Sox 8 at Fenway Park (att. 32,452) W : Heathcliff Slocumb L : Roberto HernandezOakland Athletics 10, Cleveland Indians 9 (10 inn.) at Jacobs Field (att. 42,226) W : Carlos Reyes L : Jose MesaBaltimore Orioles 16, Detroit Tigers 6 at Tiger Stadium (att. 13,764) W : Archie Corbin L : Todd VanPoppelSeattle Mariners 7, Minnesota Twins 0 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 25,142) W : Salomon Torres L : Rich RobertsonTexas Rangers 6, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at The Ballpark in Arlington (att. 45,941) W : Darren Oliver L : Ramon Garcia S : Ed VosbergToronto Blue Jays 3, New York Yankees 1 at Skydome (att. 36,268) W : Woody Williams L : Ramiro Mendoza S : Mike TimlinCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Paul Molitor of the Twins triples in the 5th inning of Minnesota's 6-5 loss to KC for his 3,000th big league hit. He becomes the 1st major leaguer to get 200 hits in the same season in which he reached 3,000. Teammate Chuck Knoblauch gets his 1,000th hit in the same game.
Steve Finley 's lead off home run in the 11th gives the Padres a 21 over the host Giants. SF's only run is Barry Bonds 40th, and he joins Hank Aaron and Jose Canseco as the only players with 40 home runs and 30 stolen bases in a season.
The Mariners stop the Rangers, 60, as Jamie Moyer pitches eight innings of hitless ball. Edgar Martinez collects his 50th double, just the 5th player this century to hit 50 doubles in two straight years.
In their 52 loss to the Braves, Mets OF Lance Johnson hits his 20th triple. He's the first NLer to reach that plateau since Willie Mays in 1957.
Backed by two 3-run homers from Tim Raines, celebrating his 37th birthday, Jimmy Key stops the Blue Jays, 100. Raines 2nd home run, a 457 blast to the Stadium CF, is the longest hit by a Yankee this year. The Yanks are now three games up in the American League East.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 16, 1996Los Angeles Dodgers 6, Colorado Rockies 4 at Coors Field (att. 48,013) W : Ismael Valdes L : Jamey WrightAtlanta Braves 5, New York Mets 2 at Shea Stadium (att. 14,980) W : Denny Neagle L : Pete HarnischSan Diego Padres 2, San Francisco Giants 1 (11 inn.) at Candlestick Park (att. 8,853) W : Trevor Hoffman L : Rod BeckCleveland Indians 4, Chicago White Sox 3 at Comiskey Park II (att. 25,392) W : Jack McDowell L : Wilson AlvarezKansas City Royals 6, Minnesota Twins 5 at Royals Stadium (att. 16,843) W : Jose Rosado L : Brad Radke S : Jaime BlumaSeattle Mariners 6, Texas Rangers 0 at Kingdome (att. 50,544) W : Jamie Moyer L : John BurkettNew York Yankees 10, Toronto Blue Jays 0 at Skydome (att. 30,115) W : Jimmy Key L : Paul QuantrillCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Hideo Nomo hurls a 9-0 no-hitter against the Rockies in hitter-friendly Coors Field . Nomo fans eight and walks four in winning his 16th game of the year.
The Padres jump out to a 6-0 lead over the Giants, but San Francisco fights back to defeat San Diego, 9-7, to drop the Pods one 1/2 games behind the Dodgers in the National League West.
Pittsburgh manager Jim Leyland announces he will leave the Pirates at the end of the season.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 17, 1996Atlanta Braves 5, Houston Astros 4 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 32,109) W : John Smoltz L : Darryl Kile S : Mark WohlersLos Angeles Dodgers 9, Colorado Rockies 0 at Coors Field (att. 50,066) W : Hideo Nomo L : Bill SwiftMontreal Expos 7, New York Mets 1 at Stade Olympique (att. 17,282) W : Jeff Fassero L : Jason IsringhausenFlorida Marlins 11, Philadelphia Phillies 5 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 15,507) W : Pat Rapp L : Matt BeechPittsburgh Pirates 5, Cincinnati Reds 3 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 7,551) W : Francisco Cordova L : John Smiley S : John EricksSan Francisco Giants 9, San Diego Padres 7 at Candlestick Park (att. 12,737) W : Jim Poole L : Dario Veras S : Rod BeckSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Chicago Cubs 3 at Busch Stadium II (att. 29,612) W : Donovan Osborne L : Bob Patterson S : T. J. MathewsOakland Athletics 5, California Angels 1 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 17,827) W : Ariel Prieto L : Dennis SpringerCleveland Indians 9, Chicago White Sox 4 at Comiskey Park II (att. 18,763) W : Brian Anderson L : Alex Fernandez S : Eric PlunkBoston Red Sox 4, Detroit Tigers 2 at Tiger Stadium (att. 8,180) W : Mark Brandenburg L : Felipe Lira S : Heathcliff SlocumbKansas City Royals 4, Minnesota Twins 2 at Royals Stadium (att. 11,809) W : Chris Haney L : Scott Aldred S : Jaime BlumaMilwaukee Brewers 4, Toronto Blue Jays 0 at County Stadium (att. 10,184) W : Ben McDonald L : Luis AndujarSeattle Mariners 5, Texas Rangers 2 at Kingdome (att. 32,279) W : Terry Mulholland L : Ken Hill S : Bobby AyalaCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS :Roger Clemens fans 20 Detroit Tigers , without walking a single batter, to tie his record for most strikeouts in a 9-inning game. The Rocket holds the Tigers to four hits en route to a 4-0 shutout.
Cincinnati OF Kevin Mitchell is suspended by the Reds for the final 13 games of the season. After receiving permission to stay behind in San Diego on an off day, Mitchell did not show up in Pittsburgh, as expected, yesterday or today, precipitating the suspension.
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 18, 1996Atlanta Braves 6, Houston Astros 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 29,885) W : Greg Maddux L : Mike HamptonColorado Rockies 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 at Coors Field (att. 50,053) W : John Burke L : Pedro Astacio S : Bruce RuffinMontreal Expos 4, New York Mets 3 at Stade Olympique (att. 14,930) W : Ugueth Urbina L : Dave Mlicki S : Mel RojasPhiladelphia Phillies 8, Florida Marlins 6 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 17,158) W : Toby Borland L : Kurt Miller S : Ricky BottalicoPittsburgh Pirates 5, Cincinnati Reds 3 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 7,924) W : Jason Schmidt L : Mike Morgan S : Dan PlesacSan Diego Padres 8, San Francisco Giants 5 at Candlestick Park (att. 11,996) W : Doug Bochtler L : Rich DeLucia S : Trevor HoffmanSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Chicago Cubs 3 at Busch Stadium II (att. 32,843) W : Todd Stottlemyre L : Steve Trachsel S : Dennis EckersleyCalifornia Angels 3, Oakland Athletics 1 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 18,213) W : Chuck Finley L : Willie Adams S : Troy PercivalCleveland Indians 4, Chicago White Sox 3 at Comiskey Park II (att. 20,289) W : Albie Lopez L : James Baldwin S : Jose MesaBoston Red Sox 4, Detroit Tigers 0 at Tiger Stadium (att. 8,779) W : Roger Clemens L : Justin ThompsonMinnesota Twins 7, Kansas City Royals 4 at Royals Stadium (att. 11,588) W : Travis Miller L : Tim BelcherMilwaukee Brewers 2, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at County Stadium (att. 9,550) W : Mike Fetters L : Mike TimlinNew York Yankees 3, Baltimore Orioles 2 (10 inn.) at Yankee Stadium (att. 40,775) W : Mariano Rivera L : Alan MillsSeattle Mariners 5, Texas Rangers 2 at Kingdome (att. 35,162) W : Sterling Hitchcock L : Bobby Witt S : Norm CharltonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : SEPTEMBER 19, 1996Montreal Expos 5, Atlanta Braves 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 37,193) W : Ugueth Urbina L : Mark WohlersNew York Mets 7, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 16,689) W : Mark Clark L : Rich HunterPittsburgh Pirates 6, Cincinnati Reds 4 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 10,188) W : Chris Peters L : Timothy Dean Pugh S : John EricksLos Angeles Dodgers 7, San Diego Padres 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 41,287) W : Ramon Martinez L : Fernando ValenzuelaSan Francisco Giants 11, Colorado Rockies 4 at Candlestick Park (att. 10,994) W : William VanLandingham L : Kevin RitzSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Chicago Cubs 4 (13 inn.) at Busch Stadium II (att. 34,923) W : Cory Bailey L : Mike CampbellChicago White Sox 8, Minnesota Twins 3 at Comiskey Park II (att. 14,253) W : Mike Sirotka L : Frank Rodriguez S : Tony CastilloCleveland Indians 9, Kansas City Royals 1 at Jacobs Field (att. 42,297) W : Chad Ogea L : Kevin AppierBoston Red Sox 8, Detroit Tigers 3 at Tiger Stadium (att. 7,666) W : Tom Gordon L : Trever MillerNew York Yankees 9, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Yankee Stadium W : Kenny Rogers L : Mike MussinaBaltimore Orioles 10, New York Yankees 9 at Yankee Stadium (att. 54,888) W : Terry Mathews L : Mariano Rivera S : Randy MyersSeattle Mariners 7, Texas Rangers 6 at Kingdome (att. 39,769) W : Tim Davis L : Dennis Cook S : Norm CharltonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
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