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2004 – Roger Clemens becomes the majors’ first ten-game winner by nipping the Pirates, 3-2, but the buzz is about a three-way trade with Kansas City and Oakland that brings All-Star outfielder Carlos Beltran to Houston for closer Octavio Dotel, minor league catcher John Buck and cash. The Astros greet Beltran in fourth place in the Central Division, just four games over .500 and five games behind St. Louis in the standings. 

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2004 – Roger Clemens becomes the majors’ first ten-game winner by nipping the Pirates, 3-2, but the buzz is about a three-way trade with Kansas City and Oakland that brings All-Star outfielder Carlos Beltran to Houston for closer Octavio Dotel, minor league catcher John Buck and cash. The Astros greet Beltran in fourth place in the Central Division, just four games over .500 and five games behind St. Louis in the standings. 

Mark Grace Signed Full Size Replica Chicago Cubs Batting Helmet - JSA Certified

Chicago Cubs sweep Chicago White Sox their cross-town rivals for the first time

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On June 24, 2007, the Cubs defeated the White Sox, 3-0, Chicago Cubs sweep Chicago White Sox their cross-town rivals for the first time in the South Side. The victory brought the interleague record between the two Windy City teams to 30 wins for the White Sox, and 30 for the Cubs.

Sammy Sosa 600th Homerun
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Sammy Sosa slugged his 600th home run against his former team – Chicago

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On June 20, 2007, Sammy Sosa slugged his 600th home run in the Rangers’ 7-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Sosa had homered against every team except the Cubs, for whom he played much of his career. The homer came off Jason Marquis, who was wearing #21 – the number…

On the bus ride to Shea Stadium to take on the Mets in an inter-league contest, Twins’ color commentator Bert Blyleven says he will have his head shaved if the tonight’s starter, Johan Santana, throws a complete-game shutout. The left-hander from Venezuela will shave the broadcaster’s head after going the distance in Minnesota’s 9-0 victory over New York’s National League team.

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On the bus ride to Shea Stadium to take on the Mets in an inter-league contest, Twins’ color commentator Bert Blyleven says he will have his head shaved if the tonight’s starter, Johan Santana, throws a complete-game shutout. The left-hander from Venezuela will shave the broadcaster’s head after going the distance in Minnesota’s 9-0 victory over New York’s National League team.

Justin Verlander fired a no-hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers at Comerica Park in Detroit

Justin Verlander fired a no-hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers at Comerica Park in Detroit

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Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On June 12, 2007, Justin Verlander completes a no-hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers at Comerica Park in Detroit. Hitting 100 mph on the radar gun in the 9th inning, he shuts down the Brewers with 12 strikeouts, walking four. Magglio…

Curt Schilling comes within one out of throwing his first no-hitter

Curt Schilling comes within one out of throwing his first no-hitter

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On June 7, 2007, Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling comes within one out of throwing his first no-hitter. With two outs in the ninth, Oakland’s Shannon Stewart lined a first-pitch single to center field to break up Schilling’s no-hit bid. It was the third one-hitter of the right-hander’s career. Mark Ellis pops out for the…

Luis Castillo makes an error, ending a 143-game streak without a miscue. Castillo broke Ryne Sandberg’s 17-year-old record of 123 games. He mishandles a throw from Jason Bartlett in the 1st inning.

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Luis Castillo makes an error, ending a 143-game streak without a miscue. Castillo broke Ryne Sandberg’s 17-year-old record of 123 games. He mishandles a throw from Jason Bartlett in the 1st inning.