The Diamondbacks provide new manager Kirk Gibson with a vivid display of why they are in last place in the NL West, committing a team record 6 errors in a 14 – 1 loss to the Dodgers, Gibson’s first as a manager. But the most egregious error is courtesy of the winners: in the 2nd inning, Dodger pitcher Clayton Kershaw is caught going the wrong way on the bases. Standing at first base after an error by Tony Abreu, he goes past second base on a long drive by Rafael Furcal. Thinking CF Chris Young made the catch, he retreats to first base, only to be passed by Furcal, who correctly saw that Young dropped the ball and is running all out. Furcal is out for passing a preceding runner, losing credit for a potential triple.

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On July 3, 2010 The Diamondbacks provide new manager Kirk Gibson with a vivid display of why they are in last place in the NL West, committing a team record 6 errors in a 14 – 1 loss to the Dodgers, Gibson’s first as a manager. But the most egregious error is courtesy of the winners: in the 2nd inning, Dodger pitcher Clayton Kershaw is…

Albert Pujols, the major league home run leader, hits his fourth grand slam of the year, a team record, as the Cardinals dispose of the Reds, 7 – 4. He now has 350 career dingers, becoming the third-youngest to reach the mark, after Alex Rodriguez and Ken Griffey Jr.

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On July 3, 2009 Albert Pujols, the major league home run leader, hits his fourth grand slam of the year, a team record, as the Cardinals dispose of the Reds, 7 – 4. He now has 350 career dingers, becoming the third-youngest to reach the mark, after Alex Rodriguez and Ken Griffey Jr. Source Baseball Reference July 3

Manny Ramirez, back from his 50-game suspension, goes 0 for 3 with a walk, but the Dodgers beat San Diego, 6 – 3. Los Angeles scores 5 runs in the 1st, taking advantage of ManRam’s walk and of two throwing errors. Hiroki Kuroda is the winner against Chad Gaudin.

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On July 3, 2009 Manny Ramirez, back from his 50-game suspension, goes 0 for 3 with a walk, but the Dodgers beat San Diego, 6 – 3. Los Angeles scores 5 runs in the 1st, taking advantage of ManRam’s walk and of two throwing errors. Hiroki Kuroda is the winner against Chad Gaudin. Source Baseball Reference July 3

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2005 – Roger Clemens tosses seven shutout innings on his way to a 9-0 whitewash in Cincinnati for his 335th career win. He shrinks his ERA for the season to 1.41. Clemens adds two hits of his own including an RBI single. To top off his day, Roger is named to the All-Star team for the 11th time, his second as an Astro. Closer Brad Lidge is also named to represent Houston. Morgan Ensberg, who swats his 22nd homer, and Roy Oswalt are later added as injury replacements. 

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2005 – Roger Clemens tosses seven shutout innings on his way to a 9-0 whitewash in Cincinnati for his 335th career win. He shrinks his ERA for the season to 1.41. Clemens adds two hits of his own including an RBI single. To top off his day, Roger is named to the All-Star team for the 11th time, his second as an Astro. Closer Brad Lidge is also named to represent Houston. Morgan Ensberg, who swats his 22nd homer, and Roy Oswalt are later added as injury replacements. 

During the fireworks display at Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium, two shells misfire and land in the stands. Injuries include four or five employees of the fire company with minor burns and some fans who are injured when they stumble trying to escape from the mishap.

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On July 3, 2005 During the fireworks display at Pawtucket’s McCoy Stadium, two shells misfire and land in the stands. Injuries include four or five employees of the fire company with minor burns and some fans who are injured when they stumble trying to escape from the mishap. Source Baseball Reference July 3

Indian first baseman Jim Thome, in the team’s 11-8 loss at Yankees Stadium, homers in his seventh consecutive game. The seventh-inning solo shot, off southpaw David Wells, leaves the Indians’ slugger one shy of the major league record shared by Dale Long (1956, Pirates), Don Mattingly (Yankees, 1987), and Ken Griffey, Jr. (1993, Mariners).

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Indian first baseman Jim Thome, in the team’s 11-8 loss at Yankees Stadium, homers in his seventh consecutive game. The seventh-inning solo shot, off southpaw David Wells, leaves the Indians’ slugger one shy of the major league record shared by Dale Long (1956, Pirates), Don Mattingly (Yankees, 1987), and Ken Griffey, Jr. (1993, Mariners).

Pawtucket’s Izzy Alcantara makes every sports show in the country when he reacts to an inside pitch by drop-kicking Scranton/Wilkes-Barre C Jeremy Salazer and then charging the mound. Izzy’s Bruce Lee impression will earn him a seven-game suspension and get him dropped from the International League All-Star Game. The Sox will call up the slugger on September 1st.

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On July 3, 2001 Pawtucket’s Izzy Alcantara makes every sports show in the country when he reacts to an inside pitch by drop-kicking Scranton/Wilkes-Barre C Jeremy Salazer and then charging the mound. Izzy’s Bruce Lee impression will earn him a seven-game suspension and get him dropped from the International League All-Star Game. The Sox will call up the slugger on September 1st. Source Baseball…

The Braves score 8 runs in the 7th inning on their way to a 14 – 7 victory over the Phillies. Chipper Jones goes 4 for 4 in the contest and scores 5 runs.

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On July 3, 2001 The Braves score 8 runs in the 7th inning on their way to a 14 – 7 victory over the Phillies. Chipper Jones goes 4 for 4 in the contest and scores 5 runs. Source Baseball Reference July 3