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7/27/2004: In a game at Camden Yards in Baltimore, two Orioles lost homers hit off Tim Wakefield of the Red Sox. Melvin Mora hit a solo shot in the first inning and B.J. Surhoff smacked a two-run shot in the second. The game was rained out with the Birds leading 4-2 with 2 out in the top of the third.

7/27/2004: In a game at Camden Yards in Baltimore, two Orioles lost homers hit off Tim Wakefield of the Red Sox. Melvin Mora hit a solo shot in the first inning and B.J. Surhoff smacked a two-run shot in the second. The game was rained out with the Birds leading 4-2 with 2 out in the top of the third.

Carlos Delgado’s three-run blast in the Blue Jays’ 5-3 victory over Tampa Bay makes the slugger the first player in the 27-year history of the franchise to drive in 1,000 runs. The Toronto first baseman, who will also play for the Mets and Marlins, will collect 1512 RBIs during his 17-year major league career.

Carlos Delgado’s three-run blast in the Blue Jays’ 5-3 victory over Tampa Bay makes the slugger the first player in the 27-year history of the franchise to drive in 1,000 runs. The Toronto first baseman, who will also play for the Mets and Marlins, will collect 1512 RBIs during his 17-year major league career.

Dennis Eckersley and Paul Molitor are inducted into the hall of fame

Dennis Eckersley and Paul Molitor are inducted into the hall of fame

On July 25, 2004, a record number of Hall of Famers return to Cooperstown to witness the Induction of Dennis Eckersley and Paul Molitor. In all, 53 living Hall of Fame members are on hand for the ceremony. Molitor, a member of the 3,000 hit club, and Eckersley, who appeared in the most games of…

During the third inning at Warner Park, the approximately 5000 fans attending the minor league contest between the Wisconsin Woodchucks and the hometown Madison Mallards set an American record for most people brushing their teeth at the same time. Next season, in another Northern League promotion, Winnipeg sets the Canadian record for the most fans simultaneous tooth brushing in a game against Calgary.

During the third inning at Warner Park, the approximately 5000 fans attending the minor league contest between the Wisconsin Woodchucks and the hometown Madison Mallards set an American record for most people brushing their teeth at the same time. Next season, in another Northern League promotion, Winnipeg sets the Canadian record for the most fans simultaneous tooth brushing in a game against Calgary.

Billy Mueller beats Mo Riveria

Billy Mueller caps off a wild game with a walk off homerun vs Yankees

2004 – Another saga is added to the Red Sox-Yankee rivalry as a bench-clearing brawl breaks out after Red Sox starter Bronson Arroyo hits Alex Rodriguez, who hit last night’s game-winning home run, with a pitch. As A-Rod stares out at the mound on his way to first base, Boston’s catcher Jason Varitek, after a verbal exchange, pushes the All-Star third baseman in the face, causing a series of fights with players in both team’s dugouts and bullpens involved.

Manny cuts off Johnny Damon’s throw leading to  inside park homerun

Manny cuts off Johnny Damon’s throw leading to inside park homerun

https://youtu.be/U5nuY1X8GBY On July 21, 2004 At Fenway Park – Thanks to an unusual play in the outfield, David Newhan hits a rare inside-the-park homer at Fenway. Inexplicably, Red Sox outfielder Manny Ramirez, from left field, cuts off the relay throw from center fielder Johnny Damon, allowing two Orioles to score in Baltimore’s 10-5 victory.

Mark Buehrle faces the minimum 27 batters as the White Sox rout the Indians, 14 – 0. Throwing just 90 pitches, the 25-year-old southpaw allows only two hits with both runners being erased as result of a double play.

Mark Buehrle faces the minimum 27 batters as the White Sox rout the Indians, 14 – 0. Throwing just 90 pitches, the 25-year-old southpaw allows only two hits with both runners being erased as result of a double play.

A third piece of concrete, which apparently fell from the park’s upper deck, is discovered at Wrigley Field by a club employee. Two other chunks have also fallen recently in different sections of the 90-year-old stadium, prompting Mayor Richard Daley to say he would not hesitate to close sections – or all – of the facility to protect fans from potential harm.

A third piece of concrete, which apparently fell from the park’s upper deck, is discovered at Wrigley Field by a club employee. Two other chunks have also fallen recently in different sections of the 90-year-old stadium, prompting Mayor Richard Daley to say he would not hesitate to close sections – or all – of the facility to protect fans from potential harm.

2004 – At Wrigley Field, Albert Pujols goes 5 for 5, including three home runs and five RBIs, as the Cardinals beat Central Division rivals the Cubs, 11 – 8. The Redbird first baseman’s first career three-homer game helps St. Louis to erase a six-run deficit.

2004 – At Wrigley Field, Albert Pujols goes 5 for 5, including three home runs and five RBIs, as the Cardinals beat Central Division rivals the Cubs, 11 – 8. The Redbird first baseman’s first career three-homer game helps St. Louis to erase a six-run deficit.

2004 – In Pacific Coast League action at Portland’s PGE Park, Tagg Bozied hits a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the 9th to beat the Tacoma Rainiers, 8 – 5. Upon his arrival at home plate, the Beavers’ first baseman, jumping for joy, ruptures the patella tendon to his left knee and needs to be taken to Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital by ambulance. The injury will cost him a chance at a major league call-up and he will retire without having played in The Show.

2004 – In Pacific Coast League action at Portland’s PGE Park, Tagg Bozied hits a walk-off grand slam in the bottom of the 9th to beat the Tacoma Rainiers, 8 – 5. Upon his arrival at home plate, the Beavers’ first baseman, jumping for joy, ruptures the patella tendon to his left knee and needs to be taken to Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital by ambulance. The injury will cost him a chance at a major league call-up and he will retire without having played in The Show.