The Tigers pay tribute to 91 year-old Ernie Harwell, their long-time broadcaster (1960-2002), who recently revealed he has inoperable cancer. The third-inning ceremony during the 4-3 victory over Kansas City includes a three-minute video tribute followed by the Hall of Fame announcer thanking the admiring and supportive fans attending the game at Comerica Park.

Peter Moylan pitches his 75th game of the season and still has not allowed a home run; this is a new record for most consecutive homerless outings to begin a season, breaking Chad Bradford’s two-year-old mark.

Mark Reynolds strikes out four times to reach the 200 mark for the second consecutive year as his Diamondbacks lose, 6 – 5, in 10 innings to San Diego. Reynolds set the all-time record with 204 strikeouts last year, but that is now under threat. Justin Upton collects five hits for the losers.

Jorge de la Rosa, who started the season 0-6, pitches 8 scoreless innings as the Rockies beat San Francisco, 4 – 3. De la Rosa registers his 15th win in outpitching Matt Cain and prevents Colorado from being swept in the three-game series, but the Rockies’ bullpen makes the game more exciting than need be. Franklin Morales starts the 9th by giving up three singles and a run; Rafael Betancourt comes to his rescue, but an error, a stolen base and an RBI groundout bring the Giants within 90 feet of tying the game before Nate Schierholtz strikes out to end it. Colorado leads S.F. by 3 1/2 games in the wild card race.