The Cardinals beat the Royals, 4 – 3, on Skip Schumaker’s walk-off home run in the 9th inning, but are more concerned about a wrist injury sustained by All-Star 1B Albert Pujols in the 6th inning as he attempts to make a tag on Wilson Betemit. Pujols’ glove hand slams into Betemit and he falls to the ground in pain with what is first diagnosed as a sprained wrist. Tests conducted the next day will reveal a fracture.

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On June 19, 2011 The Cardinals beat the Royals, 4 – 3, on Skip Schumaker’s walk-off home run in the 9th inning, but are more concerned about a wrist injury sustained by All-Star 1B Albert Pujols in the 6th inning as he attempts to make a tag on Wilson Betemit. Pujols’ glove hand slams into Betemit and he falls to the ground in pain


The Marlins lose again, this time 2 – 1 to the Rays, when James Shields pitches a complete game. Before what turns out to be the team’s 18th loss in its last 19 games, After less than one season in the dugout, Edwin Rodriguez unexpectedly resigns as the manager of the struggling last-place Marlins. During his brief tenure with Florida, the first Puerto Rican-born manager in major league history compiled a 78-86 record with the team.. Bench coach Brandon Hyde is at the helm for today’s loss.

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On June 19, 2011 The Marlins lose again, this time 2 – 1 to the Rays, when James Shields pitches a complete game. Before what turns out to be the team’s 18th loss in its last 19 games, After less than one season in the dugout, Edwin Rodriguez unexpectedly resigns as the manager of the struggling last-place Marlins. During his brief