Frank Thomas cracks his 244th home run as a designated hitter, going deep against Micah Bowie. He breaks Edgar Martinez’s career home run record for designated hitters with that blow.

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Frank Thomas cracks his 244th home run as a designated hitter, going deep against Micah Bowie. He breaks Edgar Martinez’s career home run record for designated hitters with that blow.

2007 – Julio Franco comes to bat against Roger Clemens. Their combined age is 93 years, 246 days, the oldest pitcher-batter matchup in the major leagues since Rube Walberg and Nick Altrock on October 1, 1933. Franco and Clemens had first faced off on May 15, 1984, 19 months before the Mets’ starting left fielder in this game, Carlos Gomez, was even born.

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2007 – Julio Franco comes to bat against Roger Clemens. Their combined age is 93 years, 246 days, the oldest pitcher-batter matchup in the major leagues since Rube Walberg and Nick Altrock on October 1, 1933. Franco and Clemens had first faced off on May 15, 1984, 19 months before the Mets’ starting left fielder in this game, Carlos Gomez, was even born.

For the first time since 1998, three players get their first major league hits in the same game. Guillermo Rodriguez, Tim Lincecum and Jonathan Sanchez are the players involved. The Blue Jays beat the Giants, 7 – 4.

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On June 13 2007, For the first time since 1998, three players get their first major league hits in the same game. Guillermo Rodriguez, Tim Lincecum and Jonathan Sanchez are the players involved. The Blue Jays beat the Giants, 7 – 4.

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…

The Dodgers homer on three straight pitches off the Mets’ John Maine in the 2nd inning, as Wilson Betemit, Matt Kemp and Hong-Chih Kuo go yard. Kuo’s home run is the first ever in the major leagues by a native of Taiwan.

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The Dodgers homer on three straight pitches off the Mets’ John Maine in the 2nd inning, as Wilson Betemit, Matt Kemp and Hong-Chih Kuo go yard. Kuo’s home run is the first ever in the major leagues by a native of Taiwan.

In addition to the team wearing a dark patch with the word “NUXY” printed in white on their uniform, the Reds honor broadcaster Joe Nuxhall, along with Marty Brennaman and Waite Hoyt, with replica microphones which will hang on the wall near the radio booth. The honor comes on the 63rd anniversary of the ‘ol’ left-hander’ becoming the youngest person ever to play in the major leagues in the modern era.

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On June 10, 2007 In addition to the team wearing a dark patch with the word “NUXY” printed in white on their uniform, the Reds honor broadcaster Joe Nuxhall, along with Marty Brennaman and Waite Hoyt, with replica microphones which will hang on the wall near the radio booth. The honor comes on the 63rd…

39-year-old Masumi Kuwata enters a game for the Pirates. He becomes the oldest major league rookie in 47 years, since Diomedes Olivo debuted – also with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kuwata allows one hit in two innings, but it is a two-run homer to Alex Rodriguez. Ken Takahashi, another veteran of Nippon Pro Baseball, will debut at age 40 in 2009.

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On June 10, 2007 39-year-old Masumi Kuwata enters a game for the Pirates. He becomes the oldest major league rookie in 47 years, since Diomedes Olivo debuted – also with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kuwata allows one hit in two innings, but it is a two-run homer to Alex Rodriguez. Ken Takahashi, another veteran of Nippon Pro Baseball, will debut at age 40 in 2009.

With the Yankees’ 10-3 victory over the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field, Joe Torre wins his 2,000th game as a manager. The former Braves (257), Mets (286), and Cardinals (351) skipper becomes the first person in big league history to have reached the milestone and also have at least 2,000 hits as a player.

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With the Yankees’ 10-3 victory over the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field, Joe Torre wins his 2,000th game as a manager. The former Braves (257), Mets (286), and Cardinals (351) skipper becomes the first person in big league history to have reached the milestone and also have at least 2,000 hits as a player.

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.