July 21, 1996: New DH⚾️
Jeromy Burnitz 1st game after taking over as DH following Eddie Murray trade…
…goes pretty well!
Burnitz 3 for 3 w/ 2 HRs
Indians beat Twinkies 7-5
100th straight sellout at the Jake (355 more to come)
#DH #TheJake #SelloutStreak
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