Mark Saccomanno becomes the 20th player to homer on the first pitch he sees in the major leagues. Saccomanno pinch-hits for fellow September call-up Alberto Arias in the 5th inning of a scoreless game and smacks a fastball from Ian Snell to right field for a circuit clout.

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Mark Saccomanno becomes the 20th player to homer on the first pitch he sees in the major leagues. Saccomanno pinch-hits for fellow September call-up Alberto Arias in the 5th inning of a scoreless game and smacks a fastball from Ian Snell to right field for a circuit clout.

The Red Sox move within half a game of first place in the AL East, beating division leader Tampa Bay for the 7th time in 7 games at Fenway Park this season. Jason Bay’s homer caps a 3-run 1st inning for Boston and neither team scores again. Jon Lester (improving to 14-5) and Jonathan Papelbon, with his 36th save, combine on the 7-hit shutout, fanning 12. It is the 456th straight regular-season sellout at Fenway, breaking the record held by the Cleveland Indians at Jacobs Field (1995-2001). Johnny Pesky joins team owners and players in handing out the commemorative tickets.

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The Red Sox move within half a game of first place in the AL East, beating division leader Tampa Bay for the 7th time in 7 games at Fenway Park this season. Jason Bay’s homer caps a 3-run 1st inning for Boston and neither team scores again. Jon Lester (improving to 14-5) and Jonathan Papelbon, with his 36th save, combine on the 7-hit shutout, fanning 12. It is the 456th straight regular-season sellout at Fenway, breaking the record held by the Cleveland Indians at Jacobs Field (1995-2001). Johnny Pesky joins team owners and players in handing out the commemorative tickets.

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Gary Sheffield hits a grand slam for the official 250,000th homer in major league history. The blow is Sheffield’s 2nd homer of the day and his 13th career grand slam. Magglio Ordonez, Miguel Cabrera and Mike Hessmanalso homer as the Tigers outslug the A’s, 14 – 8.

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Gary Sheffield hits a grand slam for the official 250,000th homer in major league history. The blow is Sheffield’s 2nd homer of the day and his 13th career grand slam. Magglio Ordonez, Miguel Cabrera and Mike Hessmanalso homer as the Tigers outslug the A’s, 14 – 8.

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The Pirates ensuring the club will endure their 16th consecutive losing season

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The Pirates lose their 82nd game, an 11-6 defeat to the Giants at AT&T Park, ensuring the club will endure their 16th consecutive losing season. The streak equals the mark established by the 1933-1948 Philadelphia Phillies for the longest skid in the history of professional sports.

While his former franchise is setting a record for poor play, Chris Young (who the team traded for a pitcher they released shortly thereafter) turns in a gem. He retires the first 23 Brewers he faces before Gabe Kapler homers to rob him of a perfect game. The Padres still win, 10 – 1.

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While his former franchise is setting a record for poor play, Chris Young (who the team traded for a pitcher they released shortly thereafter) turns in a gem. He retires the first 23 Brewers he faces before Gabe Kapler homers to rob him of a perfect game. The Padres still win, 10 – 1.

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Roy Oswalt spins a one-hitter, blanking the Rockies, 2-0. A single by Brad Hawpe is the only Colorado safety. Oswalt fans six and walks two. Hunter Pence’s two-run homer provides the only runs of the game. The Astros are 28-11 since July 26th but remain in fourth place in their division with only faint playoff hopes. 

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2008 – Roy Oswalt spins a one-hitter, blanking the Rockies, 2-0. A single by Brad Hawpe is the only Colorado safety. Oswalt fans six and walks two. Hunter Pence’s two-run homer provides the only runs of the game. The Astros are 28-11 since July 26th but remain in fourth place in their division with only faint playoff hopes. 

2008 – T&A San Marino wins the Italian Series in 7 games for their first Serie A1 title. Horacio Estrada gets the decision in the 7 – 5 finale over Nelson Cruz in a duel of ex-big leaguers.

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2008 – T&A San Marino wins the Italian Series in 7 games for their first Serie A1 title. Horacio Estrada gets the decision in the 7 – 5 finale over Nelson Cruz in a duel of ex-big leaguers.

Brandon Morrow of the Mariners does not allow a hit until two outs in the 8th in his major league debut. Wilson Betemit spoils the no-hit bid as Morrow tops the Yankees, 3 – 1.

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Brandon Morrow of the Mariners does not allow a hit until two outs in the 8th in his major league debut. Wilson Betemit spoils the no-hit bid as Morrow tops the Yankees, 3 – 1.

Derek Lowe and Chan-ho Park combine on a 2-hit shutout of the Diamondbacks to move Los Angeles within a half-game of first place in the NL West. Andre Ethier goes 5 for 5 with 5 RBI in the 7 – 0 win.

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Derek Lowe and Chan-ho Park combine on a 2-hit shutout of the Diamondbacks to move Los Angeles within a half-game of first place in the NL West. Andre Ethier goes 5 for 5 with 5 RBI in the 7 – 0 win.

Although the official attendance, which is based on tickets sold, is announced to be 11,211, fewer than 600 fans actually attend the Marlins game against Atlanta at Miami’s Dolphin Stadium. The Fish, who had been in contention for most of the season, beat the Braves on the hot and humid afternoon in Florida, 5-3.

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Although the official attendance, which is based on tickets sold, is announced to be 11,211, fewer than 600 fans actually attend the Marlins game against Atlanta at Miami’s Dolphin Stadium. The Fish, who had been in contention for most of the season, beat the Braves on the hot and humid afternoon in Florida, 5-3.