Cleveland’s rookie C Josh Bard hits a game-winning 2-run home run in the bottom of the 9th inning against Seattle in his first major league appearance. He has two hits and three RBIs as the Tribe wins, 4 – 2.

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Cleveland’s rookie C Josh Bard hits a game-winning 2-run home run in the bottom of the 9th inning against Seattle in his first major league appearance. He has two hits and three RBIs as the Tribe wins, 4 – 2.

The Athletics win their 8th straight game behind Cory Lidle’s one-hitter, beating Cleveland by a score of 6 – 0. Lidle gives up a 2-out single to Ellis Burks in the 1st inning, walks the next batter, then retires the last 25 batters. It is the 4th straight start for Lidle in which he’s been part of a shutout, but it is the only one he’s completed.

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The Athletics win their 8th straight game behind Cory Lidle’s one-hitter, beating Cleveland by a score of 6 – 0. Lidle gives up a 2-out single to Ellis Burks in the 1st inning, walks the next batter, then retires the last 25 batters. It is the 4th straight start for Lidle in which he’s been part of a shutout, but it is the only one he’s completed.

The Cardinals defeat the Pirates, 4 – 1, for Tony LaRussa’s 1,887th career win as a manager, moving him into 10th place on the all-time list.

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The Cardinals defeat the Pirates, 4 – 1, for Tony LaRussa’s 1,887th career win as a manager, moving him into 10th place on the all-time list.

The Pirates shut out the Cardinals, 8 – 0, on a combined one-hitter hurled by Kris Benson (7 innings), Brian Boehringer (1), and Al Reyes (1). Kerry Robinson’s one-out single in the 1st inning is St. Louis’ only safety.

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The Pirates shut out the Cardinals, 8 – 0, on a combined one-hitter hurled by Kris Benson (7 innings), Brian Boehringer (1), and Al Reyes (1). Kerry Robinson’s one-out single in the 1st inning is St. Louis’ only safety.

A judge issues a temporary restraining order preventing the sale of Barry Bonds’ 600th career home run ball hit into the Pacific Bell Park stands on August 9th. Jay Arsenault, who allegedly promised friends after being given a game ticket to split any monetary gains if he caught the historic baseball, has been ordered to appear in court for hearing on September 5th along with the prized souvenir.

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A judge issues a temporary restraining order preventing the sale of Barry Bonds’ 600th career home run ball hit into the Pacific Bell Park stands on August 9th. Jay Arsenault, who allegedly promised friends after being given a game ticket to split any monetary gains if he caught the historic baseball, has been ordered to appear in court for hearing on September 5th along with the prized souvenir.

In a pregame ceremony, Tommy Agee is inducted posthumously in to the New York Mets Hall of Fame. The center fielder, who played with the team from 1968 to 1972, is best remembered for two his great two catches in Game 3 of the 1969 World Series.

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In a pregame ceremony, Tommy Agee is inducted posthumously in to the New York Mets Hall of Fame. The center fielder, who played with the team from 1968 to 1972, is best remembered for two his great two catches in Game 3 of the 1969 World Series.

In a pregame ceremony, Tommy Agee is inducted posthumously into the Mets Hall of Fame. The Mets’ center fielder (1968-72) is best remembered for his two great catches in Game 3 of the 1969 World Series.

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In a pregame ceremony, Tommy Agee is inducted posthumously into the Mets Hall of Fame. The Mets’ center fielder (1968-72) is best remembered for his two great catches in Game 3 of the 1969 World Series.

The Rangers stop the Blue Jays, 10 – 7, as SS Alex Rodriguez ties a major-league record by becoming the 4th player to hit six home runs in a three-game span. His two round-trippers give him the American League lead with 44.

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The Rangers stop the Blue Jays, 10 – 7, as SS Alex Rodriguez ties a major-league record by becoming the 4th player to hit six home runs in a three-game span. His two round-trippers give him the American League lead with 44.

Alex Rodriguez becomes the sixth player and the first infielder to compile five consecutive 40-home run seasons. The Rangers’ shortstop joins Ralph Kiner (1947-51), Duke Snider (1953-57), Ken Griffey Jr. (1996-2000), Sammy Sosa (1998-2002), and Babe Ruth (1926-32), who established the record with seven straight 40-homer seasons.

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Alex Rodriguez becomes the sixth player and the first infielder to compile five consecutive 40-home run seasons. The Rangers’ shortstop joins Ralph Kiner (1947-51), Duke Snider (1953-57), Ken Griffey Jr. (1996-2000), Sammy Sosa (1998-2002), and Babe Ruth (1926-32), who established the record with seven straight 40-homer seasons.