Although Scott Rolen has started all but one game this season and appeared in every one, Phillies manager Terry Francona’s decision not to play his third baseman today, of all days, proves to be very unpopular. It’s Scott Rolen T-shirt Day, a promotion for kids 14 and under, and many of the Veterans Stadium fans voiced their disappointment about not being able to watch the 23 year-old infielder play on his special day.

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Although Scott Rolen has started all but one game this season and appeared in every one, Phillies manager Terry Francona’s decision not to play his third baseman today, of all days, proves to be very unpopular. It’s Scott Rolen T-shirt Day, a promotion for kids 14 and under, and many of the Veterans Stadium fans voiced their disappointment about not being able to watch the 23 year-old infielder play on his special day.

Leadoff man Craig Biggio’s double, two home runs, and six RBIs pace the Astros to a 13 – 3 victory over the Cubs. C Brad Ausmus also contributes to the cause with four hits and five ribbies for Houston. OF Sammy Sosahits a pair of homers for Chicago, giving him 51 on the year.

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Leadoff man Craig Biggio’s double, two home runs, and six RBIs pace the Astros to a 13 – 3 victory over the Cubs. C Brad Ausmus also contributes to the cause with four hits and five ribbies for Houston. OF Sammy Sosahits a pair of homers for Chicago, giving him 51 on the year.

Although there are no penalties or testing for the use of performance-enhancing substances in Major League Baseball, the discovery of a jar of androstenedione in Mark McGwire’s locker garners much attention. The Cardinal slugger, who will finish the season with a record 70 home runs, will admit he uses the steroid precursor.

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Although there are no penalties or testing for the use of performance-enhancing substances in Major League Baseball, the discovery of a jar of androstenedione in Mark McGwire’s locker garners much attention. The Cardinal slugger, who will finish the season with a record 70 home runs, will admit he uses the steroid precursor.

In the Orioles’ 6-3 win over the Indians, Cal Ripken scores his 1,500th career run. The ‘Iron Man’ will cross the plate 1,647 times for Baltimore during his 21-year career in the big leagues.

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In the Orioles’ 6-3 win over the Indians, Cal Ripken scores his 1,500th career run. The ‘Iron Man’ will cross the plate 1,647 times for Baltimore during his 21-year career in the big leagues.

The Phillies split a doubleheader with the Diamondbacks, winning the first game, 11 – 1, and losing the second, 12 – 9. Philadelphia 3B Scott Rolen drives in nine runs in the twinbill.

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The Phillies split a doubleheader with the Diamondbacks, winning the first game, 11 – 1, and losing the second, 12 – 9. Philadelphia 3B Scott Rolen drives in nine runs in the twinbill.

Toronto downs Seattle by a score of 16 – 2. The Blue Jays hit seven homers in the contest, including two each by Shawn Green and Carlos Delgado.

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Toronto downs Seattle by a score of 16 – 2. The Blue Jays hit seven homers in the contest, including two each by Shawn Green and Carlos Delgado.

The Expos beat Arizona, 8 – 2, giving Felipe Alou his 521st career win as manager of the Montreal Expos, most in franchise history. Buck Rodgers had 520. Alou’s good luck charm is P Dustin Hermanson, who allows three hits in seven innings. Hermanson was also the starting and winning pitcher in Alou’s 400th, 450th, and 500th win.

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The Expos beat Arizona, 8 – 2, giving Felipe Alou his 521st career win as manager of the Montreal Expos, most in franchise history. Buck Rodgers had 520. Alou’s good luck charm is P Dustin Hermanson, who allows three hits in seven innings. Hermanson was also the starting and winning pitcher in Alou’s 400th, 450th, and 500th win.

Detroit edges Seattle, 7 – 6, despite five hits by Mariners’ SS Alex Rodriguez. Rodriguez hits two doubles and a pair of homers and drives in two runs in a losing cause.

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Detroit edges Seattle, 7 – 6, despite five hits by Mariners’ SS Alex Rodriguez. Rodriguez hits two doubles and a pair of homers and drives in two runs in a losing cause.

The Padres defeat the Brewers, 4 – 0, in the first game of a doubleheader behind Kevin Brown’s one-hitter. Brown fans 11 and allows only a single to OF Jeromy Burnitz. The Brewers bounce back to take the nightcap, 4 – 2.

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The Padres defeat the Brewers, 4 – 0, in the first game of a doubleheader behind Kevin Brown’s one-hitter. Brown fans 11 and allows only a single to OF Jeromy Burnitz. The Brewers bounce back to take the nightcap, 4 – 2.