Texas Rangers shortstop Alex Rodriguez becomes the second-youngest player to reach 250 home runs in a 10 – 3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Only Jimmie Foxx was younger.

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Texas Rangers shortstop Alex Rodriguez becomes the second-youngest player to reach 250 home runs in a 10 – 3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Only Jimmie Foxx was younger.

Not wanting to assign blame for the worst start in the history of the Rockies, GM Dan O’Dowd dismisses Buddy Bell, who managed the club for the last two seasons. Colorado names Clint Hurdle, the team’s hitting coach for the past six years, to be the franchise’s new skipper.

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Not wanting to assign blame for the worst start in the history of the Rockies, GM Dan O’Dowd dismisses Buddy Bell, who managed the club for the last two seasons. Colorado names Clint Hurdle, the team’s hitting coach for the past six years, to be the franchise’s new skipper.

Colorado Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd dismisses manager Buddy Bell. The 6-16 club will now be piloted by Clint Hurdle, Colorado’s hitting coach for the past six seasons.

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Colorado Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd dismisses manager Buddy Bell. The 6-16 club will now be piloted by Clint Hurdle, Colorado’s hitting coach for the past six seasons.

Odalis Perez is perfect for six innings as the Dodgers beat the Cubs, 10 – 0, at Wrigley Field, but he winds up with a one-hitter after speedy Corey Patterson beats out a bad-hop infield single leading off the 7th. Perez faces the minimum 27 batters in his first career shutout.

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Odalis Perez is perfect for six innings as the Dodgers beat the Cubs, 10 – 0, at Wrigley Field, but he winds up with a one-hitter after speedy Corey Patterson beats out a bad-hop infield single leading off the 7th. Perez faces the minimum 27 batters in his first career shutout.

The Arizona Diamondbacks trounce the Colorado Rockies, 7 – 1, as Randy Johnson strikes out 17 batters in becoming the first pitcher this year to win five games. It is the sixth time Johnson has fanned 17 or more in a game.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks trounce the Colorado Rockies, 7 – 1, as Randy Johnson strikes out 17 batters in becoming the first pitcher this year to win five games. It is the sixth time Johnson has fanned 17 or more in a game.

Jose Rijo

Making his first appearance in almost seven years, Jose Rijo allows one unearned run in five innings as the Cincinnati Reds defeat the Chicago Cubs, 5 – 3. It is Rijo’s first win since July 13, 1995.

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Making his first appearance in almost seven years, Jose Rijo allows one unearned run in five innings as the Cincinnati Reds defeat the Chicago Cubs, 5 – 3. It is Rijo’s first win since July 13, 1995.

Rafael Furcal hits three triples to tie the modern major league record as the Atlanta Braves defeat the Florida Marlins, 4 – 2. The last player to accomplish the feat was Lance Johnson of the Chicago White Sox in 1995. The last time a Braves player hit three three-baggers in one contest was on June 13, 1956 when Danny O’Connell accomplished the feat.

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Rafael Furcal hits three triples to tie the modern major league record as the Atlanta Braves defeat the Florida Marlins, 4 – 2. The last player to accomplish the feat was Lance Johnson of the Chicago White Sox in 1995. The last time a Braves player hit three three-baggers in one contest was on June 13, 1956 when Danny O’Connell accomplished the feat.

2002 – Jeff Cirillo of the Seattle Mariners ties a major league record with 99 consecutive errorless games played at third base. The mark took previous holder John Wehner more than eight seasons to establish playing as a utility player with the Dodgers, Pirates and Marlins.

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2002 – Jeff Cirillo of the Seattle Mariners ties a major league record with 99 consecutive errorless games played at third base. The mark took previous holder John Wehner more than eight seasons to establish playing as a utility player with the Dodgers, Pirates and Marlins.

After striking out three batters on nine pitches in the top of the ninth inning, Cardinal closer Jason Isringhausen gets the win when the Redbirds score a run in the bottom of the frame for a 2-1 walk-off victory over Houston. The right-handed reliever’s victims during his immaculate inning include Daryle Ward, Jose Vizcaino, and Julio Lugo, who all go down swinging.

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After striking out three batters on nine pitches in the top of the ninth inning, Cardinal closer Jason Isringhausen gets the win when the Redbirds score a run in the bottom of the frame for a 2-1 walk-off victory over Houston. The right-handed reliever’s victims during his immaculate inning include Daryle Ward, Jose Vizcaino, and Julio Lugo, who all go down swinging.

2002 – The Baltimore Orioles pound the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 15 – 6, scoring a franchise-high 12 runs in the 6th inning. Baltimore also collects a club-high 11 hits in 16 at bats during the frame.

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2002 – The Baltimore Orioles pound the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 15 – 6, scoring a franchise-high 12 runs in the 6th inning. Baltimore also collects a club-high 11 hits in 16 at bats during the frame.