Notables
Dodgers starter Hideo Nomo allowed a homer to the Yankees' Hideki Matsui, but also went deep himself, marking the first time two Japanese players connected in the same major league game.
Eric Milton became the first Phillies pitcher to begin a season 9-1 since Danny Jackson in 1994. Milton improved to 13-2 with eight straight wins against the Royals.
Since hitting his 499th career homer, the Reds' Ken Griffey is 5 for 20 with three RBIs.
Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez has had multiple hits in 10 of the last 13 games. Rodriguez is hitting .471 in June.
Brad Radke of the Twins made his 300th career start.
Angels slugger Vladimir Guerrero hit his 250th career homer.
Braves center fielder Andruw Jones twisted his left knee in batting practice and was held out of the starting lineup.
Arnie Munoz of the White Sox allowed 11 runs in three innings, the worst debut by a starter in the majors since April 7, 1996, when the Cardinals' Mike Busby allowed 13 runs over four innings.
Mets reliever John Franco appeared in his 1,065th game, fourth on the career list. He is five shy of Hoyt Wilhelm.
Tim Raines's No. 30 was retired by the Expos in a pregame ceremony. 