2000s – Page 3 – Society for American Baseball Research

Robin Ventura, Trading Card Database.

April 3, 2001: Robin Ventura’s two home runs help Mets beat Braves to open season

April 4, 2001: Hideo Nomo joins elite company with no-hitters in both leagues

Ichiro

April 6, 2001: Ichiro’s first major-league homer gives Mariners 10-inning win over Rangers

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

Sean Casey, Trading Card Database.

April 9, 2001: Sean Casey’s homer, 5 RBIs inaugurate PNC Park as Pittsburgh mourns Willie Stargell’s death

Ryan McKee/Rich Clarkson and Associates

April 11, 2001: ‘Something out of Star Wars’: Ichiro’s throwing arm on center stage against Oakland

Eric Byrnes (ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS)

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

Deion Sanders, Trading Card Database

May 1, 2001: Deion Sanders’ big-league return marks a career night in Reds’ win over Dodgers

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

Bobby Abreu (Trading Card Database)

May 6, 2001: Bobby Abreu’s clutch double keys 9-run second inning as Phillies hold off late Giants rally

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

Ryan McKee/Rich Clarkson and Associates

June 8, 2001: Seattle Mariners extend winning streak to 15 games

Ryan McKee/Rich Clarkson and Associates

June 16, 2001: John Olerud becomes third Mariners player to hit for the cycle

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