2008 – The Brewers set a franchise record with home runs in 20 consecutive games when Ryan Braun hits a two-run shot in the 9th to complete a rally for a 4 – 3 win over the Cardinals. Braun has now reached base in nine straight plate appearances.
On July 24, 2007, At a press conference, an emotional Craig Biggio announces he will retire after this season, bringing his 20 year-old career as the longest-tenured player in Astro history to an end. The newest member of the 3,000 hit club, the only player in All-Star history to appear in the game as a…
2004 – Another saga is added to the Red Sox-Yankee rivalry as a bench-clearing brawl breaks out after Red Sox starter Bronson Arroyo hits Alex Rodriguez, who hit last night’s game-winning home run, with a pitch. As A-Rod stares out at the mound on his way to first base, Boston’s catcher Jason Varitek, after a verbal exchange, pushes the All-Star third baseman in the face, causing a series of fights with players in both team’s dugouts and bullpens involved.
During the third inning at Warner Park, the approximately 5000 fans attending the minor league contest between the Wisconsin Woodchucks and the hometown Madison Mallards set an American record for most people brushing their teeth at the same time. Next season, in another Northern League promotion, Winnipeg sets the Canadian record for the most fans simultaneous tooth brushing in a game against Calgary.
Damian Moss allows only a single safety in seven innings – Derrek Lee’s leadoff single in the 5th inning – as the Braves hold the Marlins to that one hit in a 10 – 0 victory.
The Tigers shut out the Royals, 3 – 0, in one hour and 41 minutes – the fastest 9-inning game in the major leagues since 1984.
Blue Jays veteran catcher Darrin Fletcher retires. Tom Wilson, with 68 major league games, is now the Jays’ most experienced backstop.
Oakland defeats Anaheim, 5 – 1, as Miguel Tejada hits his 22nd home run of the season. It is the 117th round-tripper of his career, breaking Eddie Joost’s career record for an Athletic SS.
The Rangers send 1B Andres Galarraga to the Giants for minor league OF Chris Magruder, P Erasmo Ramirez and P Todd Ozias.
The Brewers lose their 11th in a row as the Dodgers whip them, 7 – 2. Shawn Green and Gary Sheffield homer in the six-run 5th inning.
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