Brett Gardner collects five hits, including a triple and a homer, as the Yankees beat the Mets, 9 – 1, before a record-breaking crowd at Citi Field. Alex Rodriguez hits home run number 564 of his career, passing Reggie Jackson on the all-time list; Jackson was 6th at the time of his retirement in 1987 but falls to 12th now. Three errors by the Mets’ infield in the 2nd lead to four runs.

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Brett Gardner collects five hits, including a triple and a homer, as the Yankees beat the Mets, 9 – 1, before a record-breaking crowd at Citi Field. Alex Rodriguez hits home run number 564 of his career, passing Reggie Jackson on the all-time list; Jackson was 6th at the time of his retirement in 1987 but falls to 12th now. Three errors by the Mets’ infield in the 2nd lead to four runs.

In his first game after being activated from the disabled list because of an inner-ear infection, Denard Span triples, walks three times, and scores three runs as Minnesota defeats Milwaukee, 6 – 4. Mike Burns is charged with the loss in his first career start.

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On June 25, 2009 In his first game after being activated from the disabled list because of an inner-ear infection, Denard Span triples, walks three times, and scores three runs as Minnesota defeats Milwaukee, 6 – 4. Mike Burns is charged with the loss in his first career start.   Source Baseball Reference June 25

In his 21st season, John Smoltz makes his first start in over a year and plays his first game for a team other than the Atlanta Braves, as the Red Sox lose, 9 – 3, to Washington. Smoltz settles down after giving up 4 runs in the 1st, but still allows 5 runs in as many innings to take the loss. Willie Harris has three hits, including a homer off Takashi Saito, and scores 2 and drives in 2 for the Nats.

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On June 25, 2009 In his 21st season, John Smoltz makes his first start in over a year and plays his first game for a team other than the Atlanta Braves, as the Red Sox lose, 9 – 3, to Washington. Smoltz settles down after giving up 4 runs in the 1st, but still allows 5 runs in as many innings…

Jared Mitchell hits a three-run homer to help lead the Louisiana State University Tigers to a 11 – 4 win in the finale of the 2009 College World Series. It is LSU’s sixth title, tying the University of Texas (this year’s runner-up) for second-most College World Series pennants.

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Jared Mitchell hits a three-run homer to help lead the Louisiana State University Tigers to a 11 – 4 win in the finale of the 2009 College World Series. It is LSU’s sixth title, tying the University of Texas (this year’s runner-up) for second-most College World Series pennants.

Vladimir Guerrero hits his first home run since April 12th in Los Angeles’s 11 – 3 win over the Colorado Rockies, who lose their second straight after winning 17 of their previous 18 games. Guerrero and Bobby Abreu drive in 3 runs each for the Angels and Joe Saunders picks up the win while Jason Marquis fails in his bid to become the majors’ first 10-game winner.

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Vladimir Guerrero hits his first home run since April 12th in Los Angeles’s 11 – 3 win over the Colorado Rockies, who lose their second straight after winning 17 of their previous 18 games. Guerrero and Bobby Abreu drive in 3 runs each for the Angels and Joe Saunders picks up the win while Jason Marquis fails in his bid to become the majors’ first 10-game winner.

Donald Fehr announces his retirement as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association after 25 years. He was in charge during the 1994 strike and the relative labor peace that followed. His resignation will be effective in March 2010, when the union’s general counsel, Michael Weiner, will take over.

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Donald Fehr announces his retirement as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association after 25 years. He was in charge during the 1994 strike and the relative labor peace that followed. His resignation will be effective in March 2010, when the union’s general counsel, Michael Weiner, will take over.

Brian Roberts hits a tie-breaking single in the 8th to lead Baltimore to a 2 – 1 win over Philadelphia, completing a three-game sweep. The Phillies have now lost six straight at home, for an overall record of 13-22 at Citizens Bank Park. The defending World Series champs are being kept alive by their outstanding play on the road, where they are a major league best 23-9.

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On June 21, 2009 Brian Roberts hits a tie-breaking single in the 8th to lead Baltimore to a 2 – 1 win over Philadelphia, completing a three-game sweep. The Phillies have now lost six straight at home, for an overall record of 13-22 at Citizens Bank Park. The defending World Series champs are being kept alive by their outstanding play on the…

Marcus Thames hits a pair of two-run home runs as Detroit beats Milwaukee, 10 – 4, in a rain-shortened game that ends with one out in the bottom of the 7th, after being delayed for more than two hours in the 4th. Zach Miner picks up the win in relief in the wild game in which video replay reviews deprive Dusty Ryan of an apparent home run in the 1st but grant one to Miguel Cabrera two innings later.

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On June 19, 2009 Marcus Thames hits a pair of two-run home runs as Detroit beats Milwaukee, 10 – 4, in a rain-shortened game that ends with one out in the bottom of the 7th, after being delayed for more than two hours in the 4th. Zach Miner picks up the win in relief in the wild game in which video replay reviews deprive Dusty Ryan of…

In a start delayed by rain for over five hours at New Yankee Stadium, Craig Stammen earns his first career victory when the Nationals shut out the Yankees, 3 – 0. It is the first homerless game at the ballpark since its opening in April.

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On June 18, 2009 In a start delayed by rain for over five hours at New Yankee Stadium, Craig Stammen earns his first career victory when the Nationals shut out the Yankees, 3 – 0. It is the first homerless game at the ballpark since its opening in April.