A once-in-a-generation triple play, a superstar's first at-bat, and a ninth inning for the ages. In one unforgettable night at Fenway Park, Red Sox shortstop John Valentin turned just the 10th unassisted triple play in MLB history—and that was just the start. Alex Rodriguez made his major league debut, Boston launched three homers in one inning, and the Sox sealed a 4–3 win with three jaw-dropping defensive gems in the ninth. “All three were highlight film plays,” said Seattle’s Rich Gossage, with Mariner’s manager Lou Piniella adding: “You can go a long way before you see a better ballgame than this one.”