At this point, 25 years ago, the Yankees were still grinding along through a so-so stretch in the first half of the season. They had only managed sub-.500 ball during the month of May, and had alternated wins and losses through four games to begin June. This included their most recent, a series opener they dropped upon arriving in Montreal for a three-game set with the Expos. The second game, however, would yield much better results. With some lively bats in the lineup and a solid job from their spot starter, the Yankees grabbed an easy one here.

June 6: Yankees 8, Expos 1 ( box score )

Record: 31-23 (T-1st in AL East)

Jason Grimsley got the chance to start on the bump for New York in this one, his third such chance on the season to this point, and he would take full advantage o

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