The Astros are the last team to record a win in the majors this year. After losing their first eight contests, they defeat the Cardinals, 5 – 1 at Busch Stadium. Pitcher Bud Norris helps his own cause by driving in the game’s first run in the 3rd inning, followed by an RBI double by Jeff Keppinger, who drives in two more in the 8th. It is also Brad Mills’ first win as a major league manager.

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The Astros are the last team to record a win in the majors this year. After losing their first eight contests, they defeat the Cardinals, 5 – 1 at Busch Stadium. Pitcher Bud Norris helps his own cause by driving in the game’s first run in the 3rd inning, followed by an RBI double by Jeff Keppinger, who drives in two more in the 8th. It is also Brad Mills’ first win as a major league manager.

The Blue Jays acquire OF Fred Lewis from the Giants for future considerations. The Jays will install Lewis as their lead-off hitter, allowing them to slide Jose Bautista to the middle of the order, where he will emerge as the American League’s top slugger.

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The Blue Jays acquire OF Fred Lewis from the Giants for future considerations. The Jays will install Lewis as their lead-off hitter, allowing them to slide Jose Bautista to the middle of the order, where he will emerge as the American League’s top slugger.

The Red Sox suffer a costly defeat to the Twins, losing 8 – 0 after learning that CF Mike Cameron has an abdominal strain. Bill Hall replaces him for the game, as Tim Wakefield is scorched for 10 hits and 6 runs in 5 1/3 innings while his opponent Francisco Liriano flashes some of his old form that made him an All-Star as a rookie in 2006. LF Jacoby Ellsbury also misses the game with sore ribs, and Boston is worried that both starting outfielders may need to go on the disabled list.

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The Red Sox suffer a costly defeat to the Twins, losing 8 – 0 after learning that CF Mike Cameron has an abdominal strain. Bill Hall replaces him for the game, as Tim Wakefield is scorched for 10 hits and 6 runs in 5 1/3 innings while his opponent Francisco Liriano flashes some of his old form that made him an All-Star as a rookie in 2006. LF Jacoby Ellsbury also misses the game with sore ribs, and Boston is worried that both starting outfielders may need to go on the disabled list.