The Dodgers reacquired Greg Maddux (6-9, 3.99) from the Padres for cash and two minor leaguers to be named or an additional monetary sum. The 42 year-old future Hall of Fame right-hander, obtained to help the club down the stretch run, played in LA for part of the 2006 season, winning six of nine decisions.

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The Dodgers reacquired Greg Maddux (6-9, 3.99) from the Padres for cash and two minor leaguers to be named or an additional monetary sum. The 42 year-old future Hall of Fame right-hander, obtained to help the club down the stretch run, played in LA for part of the 2006 season, winning six of nine decisions.

In a match-up of the two 5-0 teams in the 2008 Olympics, South Korea beats Cuba, 7 – 4. A two-run single by Young-min Ko and two-run throwing error by reliever Norberto González are the big blows.

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In a match-up of the two 5-0 teams in the 2008 Olympics, South Korea beats Cuba, 7 – 4. A two-run single by Young-min Ko and two-run throwing error by reliever Norberto González are the big blows.

Kevin Gracie, an Ellicott City, Maryland native, becomes the 50 millionth fan to attend a game at Oriole Park. As a result, the 24 year-old second-year University of Baltimore law student wins five years worth of season tickets as well as a cash prize of $50,000.

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Kevin Gracie, an Ellicott City, Maryland native, becomes the 50 millionth fan to attend a game at Oriole Park. As a result, the 24 year-old second-year University of Baltimore law student wins five years worth of season tickets as well as a cash prize of $50,000.

Hideaki Wakui faces the minimum 21 batters in a pitching gem over the Chinese national team in a 10 – 0, 7-inning mercy rule win by Japan. Tsuyoshi Nishioka goes 3 for 3 with 3 RBI.

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Hideaki Wakui faces the minimum 21 batters in a pitching gem over the Chinese national team in a 10 – 0, 7-inning mercy rule win by Japan. Tsuyoshi Nishioka goes 3 for 3 with 3 RBI.

In a game marred by conflict at the Beijing Olympics, the United States of America beats the host Chinese national team. Matt LaPorta injures China catcher Wei Wang in a play at home and Chinese manager Jim Lefebvreis ejected after venting anger over the incident. An inning later, Nate Schierholtz roughly collides with Wang’s backup, Yang Yang. Kun Chen avenges China’s honor by throwing a fastball at LaPorta’s head, sending LaPorta to the hospital and Chen to the showers as he is ejected. Overall, 7 batters are hit by pitches in the USA’s 9 – 1 win.

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In a game marred by conflict at the Beijing Olympics, the United States of America beats the host Chinese national team. Matt LaPorta injures China catcher Wei Wang in a play at home and Chinese manager Jim Lefebvreis ejected after venting anger over the incident. An inning later, Nate Schierholtz roughly collides with Wang’s backup, Yang Yang. Kun Chen avenges China’s honor by throwing a fastball at LaPorta’s head, sending LaPorta to the hospital and Chen to the showers as he is ejected. Overall, 7 batters are hit by pitches in the USA’s 9 – 1 win.

Japan hands Team Canada its second 1 – 0 loss of the Olympics, as Yoshihisa Naruse and two relievers outduel three Canadian hurlers. Atsunori Inaba homers off Chris Begg for the game’s only score.

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Japan hands Team Canada its second 1 – 0 loss of the Olympics, as Yoshihisa Naruse and two relievers outduel three Canadian hurlers. Atsunori Inaba homers off Chris Begg for the game’s only score.

Despite being outhomered 2-0, Cuba routs the Dutch national team 14 – 3. Alexei Bell and Alfredo Despaigne combine for 7 hits, 2 triples and 6 RBI to pace Cuba.

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Despite being outhomered 2-0, Cuba routs the Dutch national team 14 – 3. Alexei Bell and Alfredo Despaigne combine for 7 hits, 2 triples and 6 RBI to pace Cuba.

I-Chung Hong takes criticism before the game for starting struggling Chien-Fu Yang – and gets a lot more afterwards when Yang allows 7 runs in one inning. Taiwan still rallies to tie it at 8 before South Korea scores in the 7th to win, 9 – 8. Backup backstop Min-ho Kang delivers the game-winning RBI.

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I-Chung Hong takes criticism before the game for starting struggling Chien-Fu Yang – and gets a lot more afterwards when Yang allows 7 runs in one inning. Taiwan still rallies to tie it at 8 before South Korea scores in the 7th to win, 9 – 8. Backup backstop Min-ho Kang delivers the game-winning RBI.

Melvin Mora collects five hits, including two homers and a pair of doubles, in the Orioles’ 16-8 rout over Detroit. The Birds’ third baseman, who drives in a career-high six runs with his 12 total bases, leads Baltimore’s 22-hit attack at Comerica Park.

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Melvin Mora collects five hits, including two homers and a pair of doubles, in the Orioles’ 16-8 rout over Detroit. The Birds’ third baseman, who drives in a career-high six runs with his 12 total bases, leads Baltimore’s 22-hit attack at Comerica Park.