Miguel A. González tosses a five-hit shutout of Villa Clara to give La Habana a 6 – 0 win. La Habana takes the 2008-2009 Serie Nacional title, 4 games to 1, behind their strong pitching.

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Miguel A. González tosses a five-hit shutout of Villa Clara to give La Habana a 6 – 0 win. La Habana takes the 2008-2009 Serie Nacional title, 4 games to 1, behind their strong pitching.

Randy Johnson wins his 300th game in the major leagues

Randy Johnson wins his 300th game in the major leagues

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The Giants beat the Nationals, 5 – 1, in the first half of a doubleheader. Randy Johnson allows two hits and one run in six innings to win his 300th game in the major leagues. He is the first pitcher since Tom Seaver in 1985 to join the 300 win club on his first try and the second-oldest, after Phil Niekro. This milestone comes on the 10th anniversary of his 150th career win, and 20th anniverary of his 5th career win.

The Pirates deal All-Star CF Nate McLouth to the Braves for CF prospect Gorkys Hernandez and pitchers Charlie Morton and Jeff Locke.

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The Pirates deal All-Star CF Nate McLouth to the Braves for CF prospect Gorkys Hernandez and pitchers Charlie Morton and Jeff Locke.

Dan Uggla, playing in his 502nd game, hits his 100th home run, becoming the fastest second baseman to that level. He helps the Marlins beat the Brewers, 9 – 3.

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Dan Uggla, playing in his 502nd game, hits his 100th home run, becoming the fastest second baseman to that level. He helps the Marlins beat the Brewers, 9 – 3.

Carlos Pena becomes the first player to hit a ball into the “A” ring, the highest catwalk at Tropicana Field. The Rays first baseman’s 190-foot pop fly, considered in play, is caught off the rebound by Jose Mijares, but the Twins’ left-hander has to roll onto his stomach to hold onto the ball for the out.

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Carlos Pena becomes the first player to hit a ball into the “A” ring, the highest catwalk at Tropicana Field. The Rays first baseman’s 190-foot pop fly, considered in play, is caught off the rebound by Jose Mijares, but the Twins’ left-hander has to roll onto his stomach to hold onto the ball for the out.

The Phillies top the Nationals, 9 – 6. Ryan Howard hits his 8th grand slam, setting a new Philadelphia Phillies franchise record. Howard’s shot helps make a loser of Shairon Martis. Martis had amazingly started the year 5-0 on a team that otherwise was 8-34.

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The Phillies top the Nationals, 9 – 6. Ryan Howard hits his 8th grand slam, setting a new Philadelphia Phillies franchise record. Howard’s shot helps make a loser of Shairon Martis. Martis had amazingly started the year 5-0 on a team that otherwise was 8-34.

Thomas De Wolf of the DSL Mets becomes the first minor leaguer born and raised in Belgium. He goes 1 for 4 with a walk, run and RBI and will post a .432 OBP in the 2009 Dominican Summer League, leading his club.

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Thomas De Wolf of the DSL Mets becomes the first minor leaguer born and raised in Belgium. He goes 1 for 4 with a walk, run and RBI and will post a .432 OBP in the 2009 Dominican Summer League, leading his club.

On the road, the Yankees top the Indians, 3 – 1. Mariano Rivera saves an Andy Pettitte win for the 58th time, setting a new record for a duo of pitchers; the old mark had been held by Dennis Eckersley and Bob Welch.

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On the road, the Yankees top the Indians, 3 – 1. Mariano Rivera saves an Andy Pettitte win for the 58th time, setting a new record for a duo of pitchers; the old mark had been held by Dennis Eckersley and Bob Welch.