Albert Pujols, the major league home run leader, hits his fourth grand slam of the year, a team record, as the Cardinals dispose of the Reds, 7 – 4. He now has 350 career dingers, becoming the third-youngest to reach the mark, after Alex Rodriguez and Ken Griffey Jr.

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On July 3, 2009 Albert Pujols, the major league home run leader, hits his fourth grand slam of the year, a team record, as the Cardinals dispose of the Reds, 7 – 4. He now has 350 career dingers, becoming the third-youngest to reach the mark, after Alex Rodriguez and Ken Griffey Jr. Source Baseball Reference July 3

Manny Ramirez, back from his 50-game suspension, goes 0 for 3 with a walk, but the Dodgers beat San Diego, 6 – 3. Los Angeles scores 5 runs in the 1st, taking advantage of ManRam’s walk and of two throwing errors. Hiroki Kuroda is the winner against Chad Gaudin.

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On July 3, 2009 Manny Ramirez, back from his 50-game suspension, goes 0 for 3 with a walk, but the Dodgers beat San Diego, 6 – 3. Los Angeles scores 5 runs in the 1st, taking advantage of ManRam’s walk and of two throwing errors. Hiroki Kuroda is the winner against Chad Gaudin. Source Baseball Reference July 3

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A 7-2 Astros victory in San Diego is delayed 52 minutes in the top of the ninth when a swarm of bees moves into left field and begins nesting in the jacket of the ballgirl. A local bee expert is brought in to kill and capture the queen and her nest, dispersing the others. “Killer B’s” Geoff Blum, Lance Berkman and Michael Bourn delivered six hits, six runs and six RBIs between them. 

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2009 – A 7-2 Astros victory in San Diego is delayed 52 minutes in the top of the ninth when a swarm of bees moves into left field and begins nesting in the jacket of the ballgirl. A local bee expert is brought in to kill and capture the queen and her nest, dispersing the others. “Killer B’s” Geoff Blum, Lance Berkman and Michael Bourn delivered six hits, six runs and six RBIs between them. 

In the competition for most unusual reason for a delay, today’s game between Houston and San Diego stakes a bold claim for first place. In the top of the 9th, a swarm of bees invades part of the left field area of Petco Park, forcing an emergency call to a beekeeper and evacuation of part of the stands. After a 52-minute delay, the game resumes and the Astros prevail, 7 – 2.

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On July 2, 2009 In the competition for most unusual reason for a delay, today’s game between Houston and San Diego stakes a bold claim for first place. In the top of the 9th, a swarm of bees invades part of the left field area of Petco Park, forcing an emergency call to a beekeeper and evacuation of part of the stands. After…

Derrek Lee collects a career-high 7 RBI, thanks to a grand slam and a three-run homer, leading Chicago to a 9 – 5 win over Milwaukee.

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On July 2, 2009 Derrek Lee collects a career-high 7 RBI, thanks to a grand slam and a three-run homer, leading Chicago to a 9 – 5 win over Milwaukee.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

A source reveals that Major League Baseball has loaned around $15 million to Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks to help him meet payroll. The multi-millionaire’s financial position has been shaken by the recent economic meltdown and he is reportedly seeking to sell the franchise.

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On July 2, 2009 A source reveals that Major League Baseball has loaned around $15 million to Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks to help him meet payroll. The multi-millionaire’s financial position has been shaken by the recent economic meltdown and he is reportedly seeking to sell the franchise.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

Is the era of high scoring over ? For the first time since September 1, 1976, three National League games end in 1 – 0 scores on the same day. All of the shutouts are combined efforts: Mike Pelfrey of the Mets beats Milwaukee, Johnny Cueto leads the Reds over Arizona, and the Dodgers defeat Colorado with an 8th-inning run.

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Is the era of high scoring over ? For the first time since September 1, 1976, three National League games end in 1 – 0 scores on the same day. All of the shutouts are combined efforts: Mike Pelfrey of the Mets beats Milwaukee, Johnny Cueto leads the Reds over Arizona, and the Dodgers defeat Colorado with an 8th-inning run.

Jonathan Papelbon passes Bob Stanley for the franchise lead for saves with 133.
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Jonathan Papelbon passes Bob Stanley for the franchise lead for saves with 133.

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One day after blowing the lead in a ten-run Oriole comeback, Jonathan Papelbon saves Boston’s come-from-behind 6 – 5 win over the Birds. The BoSox score 4 in the 9th to tie the game, giving Papelbon the chance to close it in the 11th, thereby passing Bob Stanley for the franchise lead for saves with 133.

Jason Marquis pitches a two-hit shutout as Colorado blanks the Dodgers, 3 – 0. He is the first ten-game winner in the National League this season.

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Jason Marquis pitches a two-hit shutout as Colorado blanks the Dodgers, 3 – 0. He is the first ten-game winner in the National League this season.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are busy on the transaction front. They trade starting LF Nyjer Morgan and P Sean Burnett to the Washington Nationals in return for P Joel Hanrahan and OF Lastings Milledge, a former top prospectwho has failed to crack the Nats’ line-up. In a separate move, the Bucs send veteran OF Eric Hinske to the Yankees for two minor leaguers.

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are busy on the transaction front. They trade starting LF Nyjer Morgan and P Sean Burnett to the Washington Nationals in return for P Joel Hanrahan and OF Lastings Milledge, a former top prospectwho has failed to crack the Nats’ line-up. In a separate move, the Bucs send veteran OF Eric Hinske to the Yankees for two minor leaguers.