Boston’s David Ortiz ties Harold Baines for the most hits by a designated hitter when his eighth-inning single off Seattle’s Charlie Furbush gives him a total of 1,688 career hits as a DH. ‘Big Papi,’ before the record-tying at-bat, had already collected a home run and a pair of doubles in the Red Sox’ 11-8 victory at Safeco Field.

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Boston’s David Ortiz ties Harold Baines for the most hits by a designated hitter when his eighth-inning single off Seattle’s Charlie Furbush gives him a total of 1,688 career hits as a DH. ‘Big Papi,’ before the record-tying at-bat, had already collected a home run and a pair of doubles in the Red Sox’ 11-8 victory at Safeco Field.

Alex Rios ties an American League record by going 6-for-6 in a 9-inning game as the White Sox defeat the Tigers, 11 – 4. The White Sox score 7 runs in the 8th, with Adam Dunndriving in 3 runs with a two-run homer and a single and Dayan Viciedo hitting his second long ball of the game. Rios is the 36th player to get 6 hits in a game, as the Sox record 23 safeties on the night. Miguel Cabrera hits his 29th homer for the Bengals, breaking the team record for most before the All-Star Game held by Cecil Fielder.

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Alex Rios ties an American League record by going 6-for-6 in a 9-inning game as the White Sox defeat the Tigers, 11 – 4. The White Sox score 7 runs in the 8th, with Adam Dunndriving in 3 runs with a two-run homer and a single and Dayan Viciedo hitting his second long ball of the game. Rios is the 36th player to get 6 hits in a game, as the Sox record 23 safeties on the night. Miguel Cabrera hits his 29th homer for the Bengals, breaking the team record for most before the All-Star Game held by Cecil Fielder.