The Yankees turn their first triple play in 42 years when Alex Rodriguez steps on third to start a 5-4-3 around-the-horn play that results in three outs in a 4-2 loss to the A’s in Oakland. The team’s last triple killing occurred in June of 1968, on a 1-5-3 ground ball hit by Minnesota’s John Roseboro, a play started by pitcher Dooley Womack, continued by third baseman Bobby Cox, and finished by Mickey Mantle, who was playing first base.
Former major league manager Kevin Kennedy, now working as a broadcaster for the Tampa Bay Rays, is suddenly thrust into the limelight, as he intervenes to stop a deranged man who threatens to blow up a flight between Los Angeles, CA and Tampa, FL. Kennedy is one of ten passengers who subdue the madman as the Delta Air Lines flight is diverted to Albuquerque, NM.
The Tampa Bay Rays improve their record to 12-4, the best in the majors, after completing a 9-1 road trip with a 10 – 2 win over the Chicago White Sox. James Shields is the winner as Carlos Pena drives in four runs.
The Pirates suffer the most lopsided loss in team history, falling 20 – 0 to the Brewers, who complete a three-game sweep in which they outscored Pittsburgh 36 – 1. Milwaukee collects 25 hits; Ryan Braun, Prince Fielderand George Kottaras go deep, for the benefit of Randy Wolf.
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