Manny Ramirez, back from his 50-game suspension, goes 0 for 3 with a walk, but the Dodgers beat San Diego, 6 – 3. Los Angeles scores 5 runs in the 1st, taking advantage of ManRam’s walk and of two throwing errors. Hiroki Kuroda is the winner against Chad Gaudin.

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On July 3, 2009 Manny Ramirez, back from his 50-game suspension, goes 0 for 3 with a walk, but the Dodgers beat San Diego, 6 – 3. Los Angeles scores 5 runs in the 1st, taking advantage of ManRam’s walk and of two throwing errors. Hiroki Kuroda is the winner against Chad Gaudin. Source Baseball Reference July 3

In the competition for most unusual reason for a delay, today’s game between Houston and San Diego stakes a bold claim for first place. In the top of the 9th, a swarm of bees invades part of the left field area of Petco Park, forcing an emergency call to a beekeeper and evacuation of part of the stands. After a 52-minute delay, the game resumes and the Astros prevail, 7 – 2.

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On July 2, 2009 In the competition for most unusual reason for a delay, today’s game between Houston and San Diego stakes a bold claim for first place. In the top of the 9th, a swarm of bees invades part of the left field area of Petco Park, forcing an emergency call to a beekeeper and evacuation of part of the stands. After…

Derrek Lee collects a career-high 7 RBI, thanks to a grand slam and a three-run homer, leading Chicago to a 9 – 5 win over Milwaukee.

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On July 2, 2009 Derrek Lee collects a career-high 7 RBI, thanks to a grand slam and a three-run homer, leading Chicago to a 9 – 5 win over Milwaukee.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

A source reveals that Major League Baseball has loaned around $15 million to Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks to help him meet payroll. The multi-millionaire’s financial position has been shaken by the recent economic meltdown and he is reportedly seeking to sell the franchise.

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On July 2, 2009 A source reveals that Major League Baseball has loaned around $15 million to Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks to help him meet payroll. The multi-millionaire’s financial position has been shaken by the recent economic meltdown and he is reportedly seeking to sell the franchise.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

Mariano Rivera earns his 500th career save as the Yankees complete a 3-game sweep of the Mets with a 4 – 2 win at Citi Field. Rivera, who is the second pitcher to reach the milestone after Trevor Hoffman, also draws a bases-loaded walk in the 9th for his first career RBI.

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Mariano Rivera earns his 500th career save as the Yankees complete a 3-game sweep of the Mets with a 4 – 2 win at Citi Field. Rivera, who is the second pitcher to reach the milestone after Trevor Hoffman, also draws a bases-loaded walk in the 9th for his first career RBI.

The red-hot Colorado Rockies complete a sweep of the A’s with a 3 – 1 win, their 20th in their last 23 games. Aaron Cook takes a shutout into the 9th to earn the win.

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The red-hot Colorado Rockies complete a sweep of the A’s with a 3 – 1 win, their 20th in their last 23 games. Aaron Cook takes a shutout into the 9th to earn the win.

The Lake Elsinore Storm rout the High Desert Mavericks, 33 – 18, in the California League; the two teams set a new league record for runs in a game. The Storm set a record with 32 hits. Six Storm players score at least four times, led by Matt Clark’s 7 runs. Kuo-Hui Lo scores four, drives in four and homers twice in a losing cause. Nine pitchers allow 3 or more runs, with only Travis Mortimore having a good day (1 2/3 IP, 0 R).

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The Lake Elsinore Storm rout the High Desert Mavericks, 33 – 18, in the California League; the two teams set a new league record for runs in a game. The Storm set a record with 32 hits. Six Storm players score at least four times, led by Matt Clark’s 7 runs. Kuo-Hui Lo scores four, drives in four and homers twice in a losing cause. Nine pitchers allow 3 or more runs, with only Travis Mortimore having a good day (1 2/3 IP, 0 R).

Tim Wakefield makes his 382nd start for the Boston Red Sox, tying Roger Clemens for most in franchise history. The 42-year-old knuckleballer earns his 10th win of the year with six scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves. Boston prevails, 1 – 0, with Mark Kotsay driving in the game’s only run.

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On June 27, 2009 Tim Wakefield makes his 382nd start for the Boston Red Sox, tying Roger Clemens for most in franchise history. The 42-year-old knuckleballer earns his 10th win of the year with six scoreless innings against the Atlanta Braves. Boston prevails, 1 – 0, with Mark Kotsay driving in the game’s only run.

J.A. Happ registers his first career shutout in a 10 – 0 drubbing of the Blue Jays by Philadelphia. Jayson Werth homers twice, including a mammoth blast that reaches the upper deck of the Rogers Centre.

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On June 27, 2009 J.A. Happ registers his first career shutout in a 10 – 0 drubbing of the Blue Jays by Philadelphia. Jayson Werth homers twice, including a mammoth blast that reaches the upper deck of the Rogers Centre.