Red Sox outfielder Ted Williams becomes the first American Leaguer to have two three-homer games in one season. The 'Splendid Splinter' drives in five runs helping Boston to defeat the Indians, 9-3.
1989
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Behind Isiah Thomas, Bill Laimbeer and Dennis Rodman, the Detroit Pistons sweep the Los Angeles Lakers to capture their first NBA championship.
1994
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Chicago Cub 2B Ryne Sandberg retires due to poor play, forfeiting $15.7 million of his $25 million contract.
2003
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On his fourth attempt, Roger Clemens becomes the 21st pitcher and the first since 1990 to record 300 career wins as the 40-year-old righty goes 6 2/3 innings in the Yankees' 5-2 victory over the Cardinals.
