Network: ESPN
Announcers: Jon Miller, Joe Morgan
Format: DVD (3 disks)
Quality: 9.0 (Converted Cable LP/VHS Master)
Notes: Most commercials edited out... Includes 1 Disk of ESPN & CNN post-game coverage.

Cardinals win 3-2 while Mark McGwire equals history.

McGwire clangs a 1-1 pitch from Mike Morgan off the leftfield foul pole screen in the 1st inning to equal Roger Maris' MLB record 61 home runs in a season. McGwire's blast comes as his competitor, Sammy Sosa, is on hand, remaining stuck on 58 HRs after a 1-for-5 day that ends in frustration when Sosa makes the final out with the tying run on 2nd base.

Darrin Oliver and 4 St. Louis relievers are able to stymie Sosa and the Cubs as they chase history and a wildcard berth. Oliver goes 6 innings, allowing 6 hits and a run


Starting pitchers:
Cubs - Morgan
Cardinals - Oliver

Winning pitcher: Oliver (9-9)
Losing pitcher: Morgan (4-3)