The Phillies also have a big inning, scoring 9 runs in the 8th to defeat the Cardinals, in their first game without the injured Albert Pujols, 10 – 2. The Phils score all those runs in spite of not getting an extra-base hit all night, taking advantage of 9 walks issued by Cards pitchers. Reliever Michael Stutes is the beneficiary of the late scoring outburst, while Trever Miller is the loser in a rare decision for the lefty specialist.

On June 21, 2011 The Phillies also have a big inning, scoring 9 runs in the 8th to defeat the Cardinals, in their first game without the injured Albert Pujols, 10 – 2. The Phils score all those runs in spite of not getting an extra-base hit all night, taking advantage of 9 walks issued by Cards pitchers. Reliever Michael Stutes is the…

The Twins start their game against the Giants on the right foot, as their first 8 batters get hits against Madison Bumgarner, tying a major league record, on their way to a 9 – 2 win. Ben Revere has two hits and two RBI in the frame. The Twins alternate four singles and four doubles and Bumgarner departs after one third of an inning, having given up 8 runs on 9 hits; his only reprieve comes when his opponent, Carl Pavano, comes to bat as the number 9 hitter and strikes out.

On June 21, 2011 The Twins start their game against the Giants on the right foot, as their first 8 batters get hits against Madison Bumgarner, tying a major league record, on their way to a 9 – 2 win. Ben Revere has two hits and two RBI in the frame. The Twins alternate four singles and four doubles and Bumgarner departs…