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Kazuo Matsui beats out an infield single in Milwaukee for his 2,000th career hit

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2009 – Kazuo Matsui beats out an infield single in Milwaukee for his 2,000th career hit combined from his career as a star shortstop in the Japanese majors as well as his six years in the National League. Play is stopped as Japanese officials recognize Matsui’s automatic induction into Japan’s Meikyukai, similar to our Hall of Fame. The event gets live television coverage back in his homeland. The Astros, however, fall in a 6-2 defeat. 

Julio Borbon collects four hits and four stolen bases, out of a team record 8 steals, as the Rangers beat Boston, 7 – 2. Elvis Andrus swipes three bases and Ian Kinsler one in what is the second time Boston has allowed 8 stolen bases to an opponent this year.

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Julio Borbon collects four hits and four stolen bases, out of a team record 8 steals, as the Rangers beat Boston, 7 – 2. Elvis Andrus swipes three bases and Ian Kinsler one in what is the second time Boston has allowed 8 stolen bases to an opponent this year.

Closer Brad Lidge’s difficult season continues, after his heroics of 2008. He commits two errors on one play and pick up his 8th blown save of the year in a 4 – 3 Phillies loss to the surging Atlanta Braves.

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Closer Brad Lidge’s difficult season continues, after his heroics of 2008. He commits two errors on one play and pick up his 8th blown save of the year in a 4 – 3 Phillies loss to the surging Atlanta Braves.

The Orioles’ Felix Pie hits for the cycle and Baltimore sets team records for extra-base hits (12) and doubles (9) in a 16 – 6 drubbing of the Angels.

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The Orioles’ Felix Pie hits for the cycle and Baltimore sets team records for extra-base hits (12) and doubles (9) in a 16 – 6 drubbing of the Angels.

Adam Wainwright of the Cards becomes the first 14-game winner in the National League this year with a 9 – 2 win over the Padres. He also hits his 5th career home run in the game, as part of his team’s 15-hit attack.

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Adam Wainwright of the Cards becomes the first 14-game winner in the National League this year with a 9 – 2 win over the Padres. He also hits his 5th career home run in the game, as part of his team’s 15-hit attack.

The Cubs jump to a 14 – 0 lead after two innings in crushing the Pirates, 17 – 2. The Cubs send 15 batters to the plate and score 10 runs in the 2nd inning in support of Randy Wells’ pitching. Derrek Lee drives in seven runs.

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The Cubs jump to a 14 – 0 lead after two innings in crushing the Pirates, 17 – 2. The Cubs send 15 batters to the plate and score 10 runs in the 2nd inning in support of Randy Wells’ pitching. Derrek Lee drives in seven runs.

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2009 – Hunter Pence launches a pair of three-run homers to pace a 14-6 thrashing of the Marlins. Lance Berkman comes off the disabled list to drill a pair of RBI doubles. Carlos Lee adds three hits and three RBIs. Rookie Bud Norris lasts five inning to up his record to 3-0 since a midseason call-up. 

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2009 – Hunter Pence launches a pair of three-run homers to pace a 14-6 thrashing of the Marlins. Lance Berkman comes off the disabled list to drill a pair of RBI doubles. Carlos Lee adds three hits and three RBIs. Rookie Bud Norris lasts five inning to up his record to 3-0 since a midseason call-up. 

In his first game for the Philadelphia Phillies, Pedro Martinez gives up 3 runs in 5 innings on his way to a 12 – 5 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Jimmy Rollins and Raul Ibanez both hit three-run homers in the 4th in support of Martinez’s pitching. Phillies OF Shane Victorino is hit with a cup of beer thrown from the bleachers while making a catch in the 5th inning. He files a police complaint the next day, and the guilty fan is identified and charged with battery and illegal conduct in a sports facility. Cubs management also apologizes to Victorino for the incident.

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In his first game for the Philadelphia Phillies, Pedro Martinez gives up 3 runs in 5 innings on his way to a 12 – 5 win over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Jimmy Rollins and Raul Ibanez both hit three-run homers in the 4th in support of Martinez’s pitching. Phillies OF Shane Victorino is hit with a cup of beer thrown from the bleachers while making a catch in the 5th inning. He files a police complaint the next day, and the guilty fan is identified and charged with battery and illegal conduct in a sports facility. Cubs management also apologizes to Victorino for the incident.

Boston’s 7 – 5 win over Detroit at Fenway Park is marred by a brawl in the 2nd inning. When Kevin Youkilis is hit by a Rick Porcello pitch, he charges the mound and both benches empty. Youkilis and Porcello are both ejected, and Youk’s replacement, Mike Lowell, hits two home runs to power the Red Sox.

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Boston’s 7 – 5 win over Detroit at Fenway Park is marred by a brawl in the 2nd inning. When Kevin Youkilis is hit by a Rick Porcello pitch, he charges the mound and both benches empty. Youkilis and Porcello are both ejected, and Youk’s replacement, Mike Lowell, hits two home runs to power the Red Sox.