The Dodgers reacquired Greg Maddux (6-9, 3.99) from the Padres for cash and two minor leaguers to be named or an additional monetary sum. The 42 year-old future Hall of Fame right-hander, obtained to help the club down the stretch run, played in LA for part of the 2006 season, winning six of nine decisions.

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The Dodgers reacquired Greg Maddux (6-9, 3.99) from the Padres for cash and two minor leaguers to be named or an additional monetary sum. The 42 year-old future Hall of Fame right-hander, obtained to help the club down the stretch run, played in LA for part of the 2006 season, winning six of nine decisions.

Canada gets its second win with a 4 – 0 shutout of the Netherlands. Brooks McNiven and three relievers team up on a two-hit gem while Shairon Martis falls to 0-2 in the Olympics.

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Canada gets its second win with a 4 – 0 shutout of the Netherlands. Brooks McNiven and three relievers team up on a two-hit gem while Shairon Martis falls to 0-2 in the Olympics.

Kevin Gracie, an Ellicott City, Maryland native, becomes the 50 millionth fan to attend a game at Oriole Park. As a result, the 24 year-old second-year University of Baltimore law student wins five years worth of season tickets as well as a cash prize of $50,000.

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Kevin Gracie, an Ellicott City, Maryland native, becomes the 50 millionth fan to attend a game at Oriole Park. As a result, the 24 year-old second-year University of Baltimore law student wins five years worth of season tickets as well as a cash prize of $50,000.

The Nationals lose their 11th consecutive game, dropping a 5-4 decision to the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The streak is the team’s longest skid since they moved to Washington from Montreal prior to the 2005 season.

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The Nationals lose their 11th consecutive game, dropping a 5-4 decision to the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The streak is the team’s longest skid since they moved to Washington from Montreal prior to the 2005 season.

John Smoltz sets the career Atlanta Braves franchise record for strikeouts. He whiffs Mark Reynolds in the 3rd inning of a 6 – 2 win, one of 13 K’s on the day as he passes Phil Niekro’s old mark of 2,912.

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John Smoltz sets the career Atlanta Braves franchise record for strikeouts. He whiffs Mark Reynolds in the 3rd inning of a 6 – 2 win, one of 13 K’s on the day as he passes Phil Niekro’s old mark of 2,912.

Johan Santana also sets a team strikeout record, this one for a single game, when he fans 17

Johan Santana also sets a team strikeout record, this one for a single game, when he fans 17

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Johan Santana also sets a team strikeout record, this one for a single game, when he fans 17, two more than the old Minnesota Twins record. Santana throws two-hit ball and walks none in a 8-inning gem to beat Kevin Millwood, 1 – 0, in a pitcher’s duel. Michael Cuddyer provides the game’s lone run with his 12th homer of the season. Michael Young, the All-Star shortstop, leads the K crowd by striking out all four times against Santana.

At the Metrodome, Johan Santana two-hits the Rangers over eight innings, striking out 17 batters to establish a Twins team record for strikeouts in a game. Designated hitter Sammy Sosa collects both hits for Texas.

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At the Metrodome, Johan Santana two-hits the Rangers over eight innings, striking out 17 batters to establish a Twins team record for strikeouts in a game. Designated hitter Sammy Sosa collects both hits for Texas.

Greg Maddux moves up the historical charts, as he ties Tim Keefe for 9th all-time with 349 wins. He allows one run, two hits and no walks in six innings in a 5 – 3 win over the Astros. Maddux aids his cause with two hits in two at-bats.

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Greg Maddux moves up the historical charts, as he ties Tim Keefe for 9th all-time with 349 wins. He allows one run, two hits and no walks in six innings in a 5 – 3 win over the Astros. Maddux aids his cause with two hits in two at-bats.

John Smoltz becomes the Braves’ all-time strikeout leader when Diamondbacks’ third baseman Mark Reynolds becomes the 40 year-old right hander’s 2,913th victim. Phil Niekro previously established the franchise record pitching for the club in Milwaukee and Atlanta for twenty seasons (1964 to 1983).

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John Smoltz becomes the Braves’ all-time strikeout leader when Diamondbacks’ third baseman Mark Reynolds becomes the 40 year-old right hander’s 2,913th victim. Phil Niekro previously established the franchise record pitching for the club in Milwaukee and Atlanta for twenty seasons (1964 to 1983).

John Hattig becomes the first person born in Guam to appear in a major league game. The 26 year-old Toronto third baseman from Tamuning, who replaces Troy Glaus in the bottom of the fourth, bats clean-up and strikes out looking in both his at bats in the Orioles’ 15-0 rout of the Blue Jays.

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John Hattig becomes the first person born in Guam to appear in a major league game. The 26 year-old Toronto third baseman from Tamuning, who replaces Troy Glaus in the bottom of the fourth, bats clean-up and strikes out looking in both his at bats in the Orioles’ 15-0 rout of the Blue Jays.