An unusual substitution causes a dispute in Tampa Bay as manager Kevin Cash’s decision to move P Adam Kolarek to 1B with one out in the 8th to bring in P Chaz Roe causes confusion, as it is not clear which of the two replaces DH Austin Meadows in the batting order, and which one takes 1B Ji-Man Choi’s spot. The ensuing discussions between home plate umpire Angel Hernandez and Red Sox manager Alex Cora last 20 minutes, and not receiving satisfaction, Cora plays the remainder of the game under protest. The Rays hang on to their 3 – 2 lead until the end of the game. The Red Sox will drop their protest, realizing they have no chance to win as there was no clear rule violation.

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An unusual substitution causes a dispute in Tampa Bay as manager Kevin Cash’s decision to move P Adam Kolarek to 1B with one out in the 8th to bring in P Chaz Roe causes confusion, as it is not clear which of the two replaces DH Austin Meadows in the batting order, and which one takes 1B Ji-Man Choi’s spot. The ensuing discussions between home plate umpire Angel Hernandez and Red Sox manager Alex Cora last 20 minutes, and not receiving satisfaction, Cora plays the remainder of the game under protest. The Rays hang on to their 3 – 2 lead until the end of the game. The Red Sox will drop their protest, realizing they have no chance to win as there was no clear rule violation.

Shane Bieber pitches a one-hitter and strikes out 10 as the Indians defeat the Blue Jays, 4 – 0. The sole hit is a double by Eric Sogard in the 7th.

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Shane Bieber pitches a one-hitter and strikes out 10 as the Indians defeat the Blue Jays, 4 – 0. The sole hit is a double by Eric Sogard in the 7th.

2019 – The Yankees defeat the Twins, 14 – 12 in 10 innings in a game that features 5 lead changes and the Yankees coming back from 6 runs down at one point. Didi Gregorius has 5 hits and 7 RBIs, while Aaron Hicks ends it with a great diving catch in centerfield, robbing Max Kepler with the bases loaded. Both Taylor Rogers and Aroldis Chapman blow save opportunities in the 9th to force extra innings.

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2019 – The Yankees defeat the Twins, 14 – 12 in 10 innings in a game that features 5 lead changes and the Yankees coming back from 6 runs down at one point. Didi Gregorius has 5 hits and 7 RBIs, while Aaron Hicks ends it with a great diving catch in centerfield, robbing Max Kepler with the bases loaded. Both Taylor Rogers and Aroldis Chapman blow save opportunities in the 9th to force extra innings.

2019 – In a meeting of division leaders, the Twins pull a number on the Yankees as they turn a triple play and hit 5 homers in an 8 – 6 win. Edwin Encarnacion hits into the triple killing in the 1st, while Mitch Garver homers twice for Minnesota. The Yankees also hit three homers in a losing cause as Lewis Thorpe, in relief of starter Martin Perez gets credit for his first major league win.

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2019 – In a meeting of division leaders, the Twins pull a number on the Yankees as they turn a triple play and hit 5 homers in an 8 – 6 win. Edwin Encarnacion hits into the triple killing in the 1st, while Mitch Garver homers twice for Minnesota. The Yankees also hit three homers in a losing cause as Lewis Thorpe, in relief of starter Martin Perez gets credit for his first major league win.

2019 – The 2019 Hall of Fame Class is inducted in Cooperstown, NY, with six former players being honored: Harold Baines, Roy Halladay, Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina, Mariano Rivera and Lee Smith. All are present, save for Halladay, who passed away in a plane crash in 2017 and, who is represented by his wife, Brandy. Rivera, the first player to be elected unanimously to the Hall, gets the honor of speaking last, befitting his status as the greatest closer in history.

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2019 – The 2019 Hall of Fame Class is inducted in Cooperstown, NY, with six former players being honored: Harold Baines, Roy Halladay, Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina, Mariano Rivera and Lee Smith. All are present, save for Halladay, who passed away in a plane crash in 2017 and, who is represented by his wife, Brandy. Rivera, the first player to be elected unanimously to the Hall, gets the honor of speaking last, befitting his status as the greatest closer in history.

2019 – Mike Leake of the Mariners takes a perfect game into the 9th inning before giving up a single to Luis Rengifo of the Angels. He settles for a one-hitter in a 10 – 0 win.

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2019 – Mike Leake of the Mariners takes a perfect game into the 9th inning before giving up a single to Luis Rengifo of the Angels. He settles for a one-hitter in a 10 – 0 win.

South Africa wins the 2019 Africa Cup Baseball Championship handily, wiping out Uganda 27 – 0 in a five-inning mercy rule rout in the finale. Jared Elario throws a no-hitter with only two baserunners allowed, while tourney MVP Kyle Botha hits a three-run homer and Charl Cordier a grand slam. In the 3rd/4th place game, Zimbabwe edges Burkina Faso, 17 – 16, in 11 innings when Witness Muzire drives in the winner off Hamidou Kafando. Nathaniel Kutsanza gets the win and Sherperd Sibanda hits a three-run homer for the victors.

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South Africa wins the 2019 Africa Cup Baseball Championship handily, wiping out Uganda 27 – 0 in a five-inning mercy rule rout in the finale. Jared Elario throws a no-hitter with only two baserunners allowed, while tourney MVP Kyle Botha hits a three-run homer and Charl Cordier a grand slam. In the 3rd/4th place game, Zimbabwe edges Burkina Faso, 17 – 16, in 11 innings when Witness Muzire drives in the winner off Hamidou Kafando. Nathaniel Kutsanza gets the win and Sherperd Sibanda hits a three-run homer for the victors.

For the third straight game, the Dodgers win on a walk-off homer­, and for the third straight game, it’s a rookie who hits the winning blow. After Matt Beaty and Alex Verdugo, it is Will Smith’s turn to play the hero as he launches a three-run pinch homer in the bottom of the 9th for a 6 – 3 win over the Rockies.

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For the third straight game, the Dodgers win on a walk-off homer­, and for the third straight game, it’s a rookie who hits the winning blow. After Matt Beaty and Alex Verdugo, it is Will Smith’s turn to play the hero as he launches a three-run pinch homer in the bottom of the 9th for a 6 – 3 win over the Rockies.

Tensions boil over in the clubhouse of the struggling Mets after a 5 – 3 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field as manager Mickey Callaway accuses Newsday beat reporter Tim Healey of antagonizing people. The exchange quickly degenerates as P Jason Vargas also gets involved and threatens to knock out the journalist while Callaway shouts for him to leave the clubhouse, using choice profanities.

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Tensions boil over in the clubhouse of the struggling Mets after a 5 – 3 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field as manager Mickey Callaway accuses Newsday beat reporter Tim Healey of antagonizing people. The exchange quickly degenerates as P Jason Vargas also gets involved and threatens to knock out the journalist while Callaway shouts for him to leave the clubhouse, using choice profanities.