In the 13th inning at Veterans Stadium, pinch-hitter Todd Pratt hits a two-run home run giving the Philadelphia Phillies a walk-off 6 – 5 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Boston shortstop Nomar Garciaparra’s club-tying record 6 for 6 performance (all singles) cannot prevent the bullpen from blowing three late leads: 2 – 1 in the 8th (Jim Thome’s home run ties it), 3 – 2 in 12th (Thome’s second home run ties it).

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On June 21, 2003 In the 13th inning at Veterans Stadium, pinch-hitter Todd Pratt hits a two-run home run giving the Philadelphia Phillies a walk-off 6 – 5 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Boston shortstop Nomar Garciaparra’s club-tying record 6 for 6 performance (all singles) cannot prevent the bullpen from blowing three late leads: 2 – 1 in the 8th (Jim Thome’s home…

Miguel Cabrera’s first major league hit is a two-run walk-off homer in the eleventh inning of a 3-1 Marlin victory over the Devil Rays at Dolphin Stadium. The Marlins had signed the skinny 20 year-old outfielder from Maracay, Venezuela as an amateur free agent in 1999.

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Miguel Cabrera’s first major league hit is a two-run walk-off homer in the eleventh inning of a 3-1 Marlin victory over the Devil Rays at Dolphin Stadium. The Marlins had signed the skinny 20 year-old outfielder from Maracay, Venezuela as an amateur free agent in 1999.

Reds hurler Paul Wilson, who is trying to lay down a sacrifice bunt, takes exception to a pitch that moves inside and glances off the catcher’s glove. As the ball is retrieved, he starts jawing with Kyle Farnsworth and then charges the mound, where he is pummeled by the Cubs reliever, igniting a bench-clearing brawl.

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On June 19, 2003 Reds hurler Paul Wilson, who is trying to lay down a sacrifice bunt, takes exception to a pitch that moves inside and glances off the catcher’s glove. As the ball is retrieved, he starts jawing with Kyle Farnsworth and then charges the mound, where he is pummeled by the Cubs reliever,…

The Philadelphia Phillies enter a 25-year agreement with Citizens Bank, one of the nation’s largest commercial bank holding companies, which includes naming Philadelphia’s new baseball facility, Citizens Bank Park. At the new ballpark, a gigantic Liberty Bell towering 100 feet above street level will come to life after every Phillies home run.

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The Philadelphia Phillies enter a 25-year agreement with Citizens Bank, one of the nation’s largest commercial bank holding companies, which includes naming Philadelphia’s new baseball facility, Citizens Bank Park. At the new ballpark, a gigantic Liberty Bell towering 100 feet above street level will come to life after every Phillies home run.

Pitchers Jae Seo, David Weathers and Armando Benitez combine for a one-hitter as the New York Mets beat the Florida Marlins, 5 – 0. It is the third straight game the Mets are involved in a one-hitter.

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Pitchers Jae Seo, David Weathers and Armando Benitez combine for a one-hitter as the New York Mets beat the Florida Marlins, 5 – 0. It is the third straight game the Mets are involved in a one-hitter.

Reed Johnson becomes fourth player to hit a leadoff and walkoff Homerun in same game

Reed Johnson becomes fourth player to hit a leadoff and walkoff Homerun in same game

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June 15, 2003, Reed Johnson started his game with a home run and finished it with one. Johnson led off the bottom of the first inning with a homer, then homered to start the 10th in lifting the Toronto Blue Jays over the Chicago Cubs 5-4 Sunday. “That was a first for me,” Johnson said….

2003 – Fred McGriff goes 2 for 4 after being activated from the disabled list by the Dodgers. It was his first trip to the DL during his 18-year career.

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2003 – Fred McGriff goes 2 for 4 after being activated from the disabled list by the Dodgers. It was his first trip to the DL during his 18-year career.

Roger Clemens reaches his 300th win and nothes 4,000 strikeout
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Roger Clemens reaches his 300th win and nothes 4,000 strikeout

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On June 13 2003, Roger Clemens reaches his 300th win and becomes the third pitcher in major league history with 4,000 strikeouts, leading the New York Yankees over the St. Louis Cardinals, 5 – 2, in interleague play. Edgar Renteria becomes his 4,000th victim in the 2nd inning. The 40 year old Clemens, the 21st…

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 Houston fans moan when starter Roy Oswalt leaves the game in the second inning with a pulled groin, but they rejoice when the bullpen comes through in a record-setting way. Oswalt, Pete Munro, Kirk Saarloos, Brad Lidge, Octavio Doteland Billy Wagner combine to no-hit the New York Yankees, 8-0.  It’s the first time in big league history that a no-no is shared by six pitchers. They walk three Bronx Bombers, striking out 13, while accomplishing the first no-hitter against the Yankees since 1958 and the first opposition no-hitter at Yankee Stadium since 1952. Lidge gets credit for the win. Dotel ties a record with a four-strikeout inning.  Lance Berkman’s mammoth two-run blast off Jeff Weaver highlights the offense. 

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 Houston fans moan when starter Roy Oswalt leaves the game in the second inning with a pulled groin, but they rejoice when the bullpen comes through in a record-setting way. Oswalt, Pete Munro, Kirk Saarloos, Brad Lidge, Octavio Doteland Billy Wagner combine to no-hit the New York Yankees, 8-0.  It’s the first time in big league history that a no-no is shared by six pitchers. They walk three Bronx Bombers, striking out 13, while accomplishing the first no-hitter against the Yankees since 1958 and the first opposition no-hitter at Yankee Stadium since 1952. Lidge gets credit for the win. Dotel ties a record with a four-strikeout inning.  Lance Berkman’s mammoth two-run blast off Jeff Weaver highlights the offense. 

Houston Astros pitchers Roy Oswalt, Peter Munro, Kirk Saarloos, Brad Lidge, Octavio Dotel and Billy Wagner combine for the first no-hitter against the New York Yankees in 45 years, winning 8 – 0, and stopping New York at 6,980 games with at least one hit. The Baltimore Orioles’ Hoyt Wilhelm accomplished the feat in 1958 at Memorial Stadium, wiining 1 – 0. Houston’s sextet also sets a record for the highest number of pitchers to participate in a no-hitter in major league history (there had been two no-hitters shared by four pitchers).

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On June 11, 2003 Houston Astros pitchers Roy Oswalt, Peter Munro, Kirk Saarloos, Brad Lidge, Octavio Dotel and Billy Wagner combine for the first no-hitter against the New York Yankees in 45 years, winning 8 – 0, and stopping New York at 6,980 games with at least one hit. The Baltimore Orioles’ Hoyt Wilhelm accomplished the feat in 1958 at Memorial Stadium, wiining 1 – 0. Houston’s sextet also sets a record for…