Brian RobertsĀ hits a tie-breaking single in the 8th to leadĀ BaltimoreĀ to a 2 – 1 win overĀ Philadelphia, completing a three-game sweep. The Phillies have now lost six straight at home, for an overall record of 13-22 atĀ Citizens Bank Park. The defendingĀ World SeriesĀ champs are being kept alive by their outstanding play on the road, where they are a major league best 23-9.

On June 21, 2009 Brian RobertsĀ hits a tie-breaking single in the 8th to leadĀ BaltimoreĀ to a 2 – 1 win overĀ Philadelphia, completing a three-game sweep. The Phillies have now lost six straight at home, for an overall record of 13-22 atĀ Citizens Bank Park. The defendingĀ World SeriesĀ champs are being kept alive by their outstanding play on the…

Tony La Russa gets his 2,500th victory as a manager when the Cardinals defeat Kansas City at Kauffman Stadium, 12-5. Joining Connie Mack and John McGraw, the Redbird skipper, who also piloted the White Sox and A’s, becomes only the third major league manager to reach the milestone. The Cardinals attack was lead by Albert Pujols, who is leading the major leagues in almost all hitting categories, has another great day at the plate, banging out two homers, one aĀ grand slam, and driving in 6 runs

On June 21, 2009 Tony La Russa gets his 2,500th victory as a manager when the Cardinals defeat Kansas City at Kauffman Stadium, 12-5. Joining Connie Mack and John McGraw, the Redbird skipper, who also piloted the White Sox and A’s, becomes only the third major league manager to reach the milestone. The Cardinals attack…