In the first inning of a 7-2 defeat to the A’s, Red Sox starter Curt Schilling whiffs Nick Swisher swinging to record his 3000th career strikeout. The Alaskan-born right-hander becomes the 14th pitcher in major league history to reach the milestone.

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In the first inning of a 7-2 defeat to the A’s, Red Sox starter Curt Schilling whiffs Nick Swisher swinging to record his 3000th career strikeout. The Alaskan-born right-hander becomes the 14th pitcher in major league history to reach the milestone.

Adam LaRoche’s nine total bases and three RBIs help the Braves beat the Giants at Turner Field, 5-3. The 26 year-old first baseman’s offensive output includes three doubles and a triple.

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Adam LaRoche’s nine total bases and three RBIs help the Braves beat the Giants at Turner Field, 5-3. The 26 year-old first baseman’s offensive output includes three doubles and a triple.

In an effort to bolster their starting rotation as they pursue the NL wild card, the Padres obtain hometown favorite southpaw David Wells from the Red Sox for a player to be named later or cash considerations. The 43 year-old ‘Boomer,’ who had played for San Diego in 2004, posted a 2-3 record with a 4.98 ERA during an injury-plagued (knee) campaign in Beantown.

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In an effort to bolster their starting rotation as they pursue the NL wild card, the Padres obtain hometown favorite southpaw David Wells from the Red Sox for a player to be named later or cash considerations. The 43 year-old ‘Boomer,’ who had played for San Diego in 2004, posted a 2-3 record with a 4.98 ERA during an injury-plagued (knee) campaign in Beantown.