2000s – Page 3 – Society for American Baseball Research

April 8, 2001: CC Sabathia overcomes rocky start in major-league debut

April 8, 2001: Aramis Ramirez attains liftoff for Pirates with three home runs

Eric Byrnes (ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS)

April 17, 2001: Blowout at Busch: Diamondbacks blast Cardinals 17-4

May 5, 2001: Cubs score 20 runs, inflict worst loss in Dodgers’ Los Angeles history

May 15, 2001: Cardinals defeat Pirates in St. Louis’s first-ever game at PNC Park

Doug Mientkiewicz, Trading Card Database

May 22, 2001: Doug Mientkiewicz’s four-hit outburst keys Twins’ win over Mariners

June 3, 2001: Tom Glavine injures thumb as Braves use big third inning to beat Pirates

June 3, 2001: John Smoltz continues comeback as Braves sweep doubleheader in Pittsburgh for first time since 1961

June 3, 2001: White Sox overcome 6-run deficit, win on Konerko’s walkoff blast

Cal Ripken Jr. (Trading Card DB)

July 10, 2001: Cal Ripken Jr. steals the All-Star spotlight in Seattle

July 13, 2001: Mark Buehrle bests Kerry Wood in battle of young hurlers

Glendon Rusch (Trading Card DB)

July 14, 2001: Glendon Rusch, Armando Benítez combine for 1-hitter as Mets beat Boston

Eric Milton

July 14, 2001: Midwestern rivalry renewed as Brewers welcome Twins during inaugural season at Miller Park

July 18, 2001: Astros’ Bagwell hits for the cycle in 28-run slugfest

July 28, 2001: Brian Giles’s grand slam caps off Pirates’ unforgettable comeback

August 5, 2001: Cleveland overcomes 12-run deficit to beat Mariners

August 6, 2001: Boston’s Scott Hatteberg hits into a triple play, then a grand slam

José Rijo (TRADING CARD DB)

August 17, 2001: José Rijo returns to the Reds

August 23, 2001: Rockies’ Jason Jennings homers, shuts out Mets in major-league debut

September 2, 2001: A near-perfect storm for Yankees’ Mike Mussina

Mark Johnson (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

September 17, 2001: Mets win in their first game back after 9/11

September 18, 2001: Yankees return to the field for first game after 9/11

September 21, 2001: Piazza homer leads Mets in New York City’s first baseball game after 9/11

Albert Pujols (Trading Card DB)

September 21, 2001: Albert Pujols’ first career grand slam lifts Cardinals over Pirates