Omar Vizquel, who already owns the record for most games played at shortstop, reaches another mark, tying Luis Aparicio’s total for second-most hits at the position, 2764. This year, Vizquel is wearing Aparicio’s uniform number 11, even though it has been officially retired by the White Sox, in tribute to his idol and countryman. The Yankees’ Derek Jeter is first in hits, having himself passed Aparicio earlier this year, and he is steadily adding to his total. The day is doubly sweet for the Sox as they defeat the Indians, 7 – 2, handing Justin Masterson his 11th straight loss dating back to last season.

The Angels are shut out for the first time this season, falling 6 – 0 to Brett Cecil. Cecil is the latest Toronto starter to throw a low-hit gem, allowing only two hits; he follows Shaun Marcum, Brandon Morrow and Ricky Romero, who have all flirted with no-hitters for the Jays, who are now 27-20 and are surprisingly managing to keep pace with the three juggernauts in the AL East.

For once, über-prospect Stephen Strasburg is merely human in a AAA start, giving up 5 hits and 2 runs in 5 innings for Syracuse against Toledo. Before that, he had allowed 4 hits and no runs in his first 18 1/3 innings at the level; even now, he is 3-0, 0.99 with well over a strikeout per inning as he awaits the inevitable call to Washington.

43-year-old Tim Wakefield gives up no runs in 8 innings as he picks up his first win in almost a year when Boston defeats Philadelphia, 8 – 3. Kevin Youkilis triples, homers and scores three runs for Boston.

Daisuke Matsuzaka and Daniel Bard combine on a one-hitter as Boston defeats Philadelphia, 5 – 0. The Phils’ only hit comes with two out in the 8th, when Juan Castro drops a pop-up just beyond the reach of shortstop Marco Scutaro.

Gio Gonzalez of the Athletics has the best outing of his career so far, tossing 8 shutout innings in beating San Francisco, 1 – 0. He retires the final 20 batters he faces before manager Bob Geren gives the ball to Andrew Bailey to pitch the 9th. However, the news is not all good for Oakland: they place long-time 3B Eric Chavez on the disabled list with two bulging disks in his neck; Chavez, who has been bothered by injuries continually since 2007, hints that his career may be over. He is hitting .234 with one homer in 33 games and has been used almost exclusively as a designated hitter. He won’t play for Oakland again, but will make a successful comeback as a back-up with the Yankees next season.

After setting the mark in his previous game, Mike Redmond’s major league record errorless-streak behind the plate comes to an end when his throw to second base, trying to thwart a would-be base stealer, skips past Mark Grudzielanek. The Indians catcher’s streak started on July 22, 2004, and covered a span of 253 games.

Matt Stairs ties a major league mark when he homers for his eleventh team in San Diego’s 2-1 inter-league victory in Seattle. The Padres designated hitter’s fourth-inning homer off Ian Snell ties Todd Zeile’s record, who accomplished the feat by going deep in an Expo uniform in 2003.

Cardinals pitcher Brad Penny makes his mark with the bat, connecting for a grand slam in the 3rd inning, but then has to leave the game shortly afterwards with a back injury. The Cardinals beat the Angels, 9 – 5, as reliever Jason Motte picks up the win.