2000s – Page 3 – Society for American Baseball Research

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

A large American flag is unfurled on the outfield by SUNY Maritime Academy cadets as the Yankees and Devil Rays are joined by members of the New York City Fire Department, EMS and Police Department during ceremonies honoring the victims of the World Trade Center terrorist attack. (COURTESY OF MLB.COM)

September 25, 2001: Yankees return to Yankee Stadium after 9/11