May 31 in Arizona Diamondbacks History: The first ever triple play is recorded during a game at Bank One Ballpark against the St. Louis Cardinals. In (2000)

The first ever triple play is recorded during a game at Bank One Ballpark against the St. Louis Cardinals. In the fifth inning the Cardinals loaded the bases with no outs. Mark McGwire came to the plate and hit a fly ball to center field. Steve Finley caught the ball to record the first out. Placido

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