Andre Ethier hits 3 home runs and drives in 6 runs, both career highs, as the Dodgers dispose of Seattle, 8 – 2.
Andre Ethier hits 3 home runs and drives in 6 runs, both career highs, as the Dodgers dispose of Seattle, 8 – 2.
In his first game after being activated from the disabled list because of an inner-ear infection, Denard Span triples, walks three times, and scores three runs as Minnesota defeats Milwaukee, 6 – 4. Mike Burns is charged with the loss in his first career start.
On June 25, 2009 In his first game after being activated from the disabled list because of an inner-ear infection, Denard Span triples, walks three times, and scores three runs as Minnesota defeats Milwaukee, 6 – 4. Mike Burns is charged with the loss in his first career start. Source Baseball Reference June 25
In his 21st season, John Smoltz makes his first start in over a year and plays his first game for a team other than the Atlanta Braves, as the Red Sox lose, 9 – 3, to Washington. Smoltz settles down after giving up 4 runs in the 1st, but still allows 5 runs in as many innings to take the loss. Willie Harris has three hits, including a homer off Takashi Saito, and scores 2 and drives in 2 for the Nats.
On June 25, 2009 In his 21st season, John Smoltz makes his first start in over a year and plays his first game for a team other than the Atlanta Braves, as the Red Sox lose, 9 – 3, to Washington. Smoltz settles down after giving up 4 runs in the 1st, but still allows 5 runs in as many innings…
Vladimir Guerrero hits his first home run since April 12th in Los Angeles’s 11 – 3 win over the Colorado Rockies, who lose their second straight after winning 17 of their previous 18 games. Guerrero and Bobby Abreu drive in 3 runs each for the Angels and Joe Saunders picks up the win while Jason Marquis fails in his bid to become the majors’ first 10-game winner.
Vladimir Guerrero hits his first home run since April 12th in Los Angeles’s 11 – 3 win over the Colorado Rockies, who lose their second straight after winning 17 of their previous 18 games. Guerrero and Bobby Abreu drive in 3 runs each for the Angels and Joe Saunders picks up the win while Jason Marquis fails in his bid to become the majors’ first 10-game winner.
Jared Mitchell hits a three-run homer to help lead the Louisiana State University Tigers to a 11 – 4 win in the finale of the 2009 College World Series. It is LSU’s sixth title, tying the University of Texas (this year’s runner-up) for second-most College World Series pennants.
Jared Mitchell hits a three-run homer to help lead the Louisiana State University Tigers to a 11 – 4 win in the finale of the 2009 College World Series. It is LSU’s sixth title, tying the University of Texas (this year’s runner-up) for second-most College World Series pennants.
2009 – Chase Utley homers and drives in four runs as Philadelphia crushes Tampa Bay, 10 – 1, in a rematch of last year’s World Series. Ryan Howard is back in the Phils’ line-up after a bout of sinusitis over the previous days put an end to his major league leading 343 consecutive games played streak. The Phillies score 6 runs in the 1st on their way to building a 10-run lead against rookie starter David Price. 46-year-old Jamie Moyer picks up the 251st win of his career.
2009 – Chase Utley homers and drives in four runs as Philadelphia crushes Tampa Bay, 10 – 1, in a rematch of last year’s World Series. Ryan Howard is back in the Phils’ line-up after a bout of sinusitis over the previous days put an end to his major league leading 343 consecutive games played streak. The Phillies score 6 runs in the 1st on their way to building a 10-run lead against rookie starter David Price. 46-year-old Jamie Moyer picks up the 251st win of his career.
Donald Fehr announces his retirement as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association after 25 years. He was in charge during the 1994 strike and the relative labor peace that followed. His resignation will be effective in March 2010, when the union’s general counsel, Michael Weiner, will take over.
Donald Fehr announces his retirement as head of the Major League Baseball Players Association after 25 years. He was in charge during the 1994 strike and the relative labor peace that followed. His resignation will be effective in March 2010, when the union’s general counsel, Michael Weiner, will take over.
All-Star centerfielder Carlos Beltran of the New York Mets is placed on the disabled list with a bruised right knee. The ailing Mets still defeat St. Louis, 6 – 4, as Omir Santos goes 4 for 4 to hand Tim Redding his first win for New York.
All-Star centerfielder Carlos Beltran of the New York Mets is placed on the disabled list with a bruised right knee. The ailing Mets still defeat St. Louis, 6 – 4, as Omir Santos goes 4 for 4 to hand Tim Redding his first win for New York.
Tony La Russa gets his 2,500th victory as a manager when the Cardinals defeat Kansas City at Kauffman Stadium, 12-5. Joining Connie Mack and John McGraw, the Redbird skipper, who also piloted the White Sox and A’s, becomes only the third major league manager to reach the milestone. The Cardinals attack was lead by Albert Pujols, who is leading the major leagues in almost all hitting categories, has another great day at the plate, banging out two homers, one a grand slam, and driving in 6 runs
On June 21, 2009 Tony La Russa gets his 2,500th victory as a manager when the Cardinals defeat Kansas City at Kauffman Stadium, 12-5. Joining Connie Mack and John McGraw, the Redbird skipper, who also piloted the White Sox and A’s, becomes only the third major league manager to reach the milestone. The Cardinals attack…
Brian Roberts hits a tie-breaking single in the 8th to lead Baltimore to a 2 – 1 win over Philadelphia, completing a three-game sweep. The Phillies have now lost six straight at home, for an overall record of 13-22 at Citizens Bank Park. The defending World Series champs are being kept alive by their outstanding play on the road, where they are a major league best 23-9.
On June 21, 2009 Brian Roberts hits a tie-breaking single in the 8th to lead Baltimore to a 2 – 1 win over Philadelphia, completing a three-game sweep. The Phillies have now lost six straight at home, for an overall record of 13-22 at Citizens Bank Park. The defending World Series champs are being kept alive by their outstanding play on the…
