Ivan Rodriguez belts the 300th homer of his career  in a 6-5 victory at Chicago

On May 17 , 2009 —  Houston Astro Catcher and future hall of farmer Ivan Rodriguez belts the 300th homer of his career  in a 6-5 victory at Chicago. After his 4th inning shot Wrigley fans toss back the momento, much to the catcher’s delight. Chris Sampson picks up his first career save but does so only after allowing two runs in the ninth and needing Jeff Keppinger to catch a screaming liner with two men on for the final out. Sampson was pressed into service after three Houston relievers had been sent to the Disabled List and a fourth was dinged up the day before.

The perennial All-Star catcher will finish his 21-year major league career with 311 round-trippers.

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