The Chicago White Sox, with the best record in the majors, establish a big league record having led in all 28 games played to this point in the season.

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The Chicago White Sox, with the best record in the majors, establish a big league record having led in all 28 games played to this point in the season.

Greg Maddux

In the first matchup between 300-game winners in almost 18 years, Greg Maddux outduels Roger Clemens in the Chicago Cubs’ 3 – 2 victory over the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. The last such showdown occurred in 1987 when Don Sutton of the California Angels defeated Steve Carlton of the Minnesota Twins. Maddux earns his first win of season and 306th of his career, allowing two runs on seven hits over six innings.

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In the first matchup between 300-game winners in almost 18 years, Greg Maddux outduels Roger Clemens in the Chicago Cubs’ 3 – 2 victory over the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. The last such showdown occurred in 1987 when Don Sutton of the California Angels defeated Steve Carlton of the Minnesota Twins. Maddux earns his first win of season and 306th of his career, allowing two runs on seven hits over six innings.

The Washington Nationals exercise Jose Guillen’s $4 million contract option for 2006. Guillen, who was acquired in a trade with the Angels after feuding with manager Mike Scioscia, appears to have found a home in Washington thanks to a very pleased general manager, Jim Bowden.

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The Washington Nationals exercise Jose Guillen’s $4 million contract option for 2006. Guillen, who was acquired in a trade with the Angels after feuding with manager Mike Scioscia, appears to have found a home in Washington thanks to a very pleased general manager, Jim Bowden.

Earl Wilson, a former pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers, dies in Southfield, Michigan, at age of 70. In 1962, Wilson became the first black pitcher in major league history to throw a no-hitter.

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Earl Wilson, a former pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers, dies in Southfield, Michigan, at age of 70. In 1962, Wilson became the first black pitcher in major league history to throw a no-hitter.

The New York Yankees score 13 runs in the 2nd inning of a 19 – 8 victory over Tampa Bay. The last time New York scored 13 runs in an inning was on June 21, 1945, in the 5th inning of a 14 – 4 victory against Boston.

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The New York Yankees score 13 runs in the 2nd inning of a 19 – 8 victory over Tampa Bay. The last time New York scored 13 runs in an inning was on June 21, 1945, in the 5th inning of a 14 – 4 victory against Boston.

Tim Hudson outpitches Roger Clemens, and rookie Ryan Langerhans pinch-hits an inside-the-park home run in the 12th inning off Dan Wheeler, to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 1 – 0 victory over the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.

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Tim Hudson outpitches Roger Clemens, and rookie Ryan Langerhans pinch-hits an inside-the-park home run in the 12th inning off Dan Wheeler, to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 1 – 0 victory over the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.

Manny Ramirez hits a two-run home run and a grand slam to knock in all of Boston’s runs in a 6 – 2 victory against Tampa Bay. Matt Clement wins in his Fenway Park debut. It is Ramirez’s 18th career grand slam, most among active players. The blast ties him for third on the all-time list with Willie McCovey and Robin Ventura, behind only Eddie Murray (19) and Lou Gehrig (23). It is Ramirez’s 40th career multi-homer game (38 two-homer games, two three-homer games).

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Manny Ramirez hits a two-run home run and a grand slam to knock in all of Boston’s runs in a 6 – 2 victory against Tampa Bay. Matt Clement wins in his Fenway Park debut. It is Ramirez’s 18th career grand slam, most among active players. The blast ties him for third on the all-time list with Willie McCovey and Robin Ventura, behind only Eddie Murray (19) and Lou Gehrig (23). It is Ramirez’s 40th career multi-homer game (38 two-homer games, two three-homer games).

Reed Johnson of the Toronto Blue Jays ties a major league record by being hit by pitches three times in a game, two with the bases loaded, in the Blue Jays’ 8 – 0 victory over Texas.

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Reed Johnson of the Toronto Blue Jays ties a major league record by being hit by pitches three times in a game, two with the bases loaded, in the Blue Jays’ 8 – 0 victory over Texas.

Juan Pierre’s consecutive innings played streak comes to an end at 1,700 as his name is not in the starting lineup of the Florida Marlins. His consecutive game streak stays intact at 340 when he enters the contest as an 8th-inning defensive replacement.

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Juan Pierre’s consecutive innings played streak comes to an end at 1,700 as his name is not in the starting lineup of the Florida Marlins. His consecutive game streak stays intact at 340 when he enters the contest as an 8th-inning defensive replacement.

Opening Day highlights include the Baltimore Orioles’ Sammy Sosa and Rafael Palmeiro who become the first pair of teammates to have at least 500 career home runs apiece. Sosa opens the season with 574 career HR and Palmeiro 551.

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Opening Day highlights include the Baltimore Orioles’ Sammy Sosa and Rafael Palmeiro who become the first pair of teammates to have at least 500 career home runs apiece. Sosa opens the season with 574 career HR and Palmeiro 551.