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2010 – Roy Oswalt fires a one-hitter at the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 2-0 complete game shutout. It comes as rumors swirl about trading the pitching ace before the deadline on July 31st. Lance Berkman provides all the offense with two solo homers into the Crawford Boxes as part of a three-hit afternoon. 

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2010 – Roy Oswalt fires a one-hitter at the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 2-0 complete game shutout. It comes as rumors swirl about trading the pitching ace before the deadline on July 31st. Lance Berkman provides all the offense with two solo homers into the Crawford Boxes as part of a three-hit afternoon. 

Astros P Roy Oswalt, rumored to be on the trading block, increases his value with a brilliant one-hitter over the Pirates at Minute Maid Park. Neil Walker’s 1st-inning single is the only hit he allows in the 2 – 0 complete game win, his first shutout since September, 2008. Lance Berkman provides all the offense with a pair of homers.

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Astros P Roy Oswalt, rumored to be on the trading block, increases his value with a brilliant one-hitter over the Pirates at Minute Maid Park. Neil Walker’s 1st-inning single is the only hit he allows in the 2 – 0 complete game win, his first shutout since September, 2008. Lance Berkman provides all the offense with a pair of homers.

Ubaldo Jimenez wins his 15th game in his last start before the All-Star Game – which he is expected to start – as the Rockies win, 4 – 2, to complete a three-game sweep of the Cardinals at home. Jimenez is the first pitcher to have 15 wins at the All-Star break since David Wells in 2000; he is only two wins away from the Rockies franchise record of 17 in a season.

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Ubaldo Jimenez wins his 15th game in his last start before the All-Star Game – which he is expected to start – as the Rockies win, 4 – 2, to complete a three-game sweep of the Cardinals at home. Jimenez is the first pitcher to have 15 wins at the All-Star break since David Wells in 2000; he is only two wins away from the Rockies franchise record of 17 in a season.

Using an online ballot, fans select Nick Swisher of the Yankees and Reds’ first baseman Joey Votto to fill the last two roster spots in this year’s All-Star Game. The New York outfielder, who has edged Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis for the final AL spot, used his Twitter account to campaign for votes and to thank his fans for their support.

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Using an online ballot, fans select Nick Swisher of the Yankees and Reds’ first baseman Joey Votto to fill the last two roster spots in this year’s All-Star Game. The New York outfielder, who has edged Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis for the final AL spot, used his Twitter account to campaign for votes and to thank his fans for their support.

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Andruw Jones hits three home runs to lead Texas to an 8 – 1 win over Los Angeles, breaking a tie between the two teams in the AL West race. Jones is now hitting .250 with 14 homers, putting his career back on track after a disastrous last season with the Dodgers almost forced him into retirement.

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Andruw Jones hits three home runs to lead Texas to an 8 – 1 win over Los Angeles, breaking a tie between the two teams in the AL West race. Jones is now hitting .250 with 14 homers, putting his career back on track after a disastrous last season with the Dodgers almost forced him into retirement.

In a battle of promising young pitchers, Chris Volstad pitches his first career complete game in leading Florida to a 7 – 0 shutout of San Francisco. His opponent, Ryan Sadowski, enters the game without having allowed an earned run in his first 13 major league innings; he runs his streak to 16 before giving up his first runs in the 4th, but still leaves the game with an ERA of 1.00.

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In a battle of promising young pitchers, Chris Volstad pitches his first career complete game in leading Florida to a 7 – 0 shutout of San Francisco. His opponent, Ryan Sadowski, enters the game without having allowed an earned run in his first 13 major league innings; he runs his streak to 16 before giving up his first runs in the 4th, but still leaves the game with an ERA of 1.00.

In his 200th major league game, Ryan Braun hits his 56th career home run. Only Mark McGwire and Rudy York (both 59) hit more in their first 200 games in The Show.

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In his 200th major league game, Ryan Braun hits his 56th career home run. Only Mark McGwire and Rudy York (both 59) hit more in their first 200 games in The Show.

Ryan Dempster improves to 10-0 at home, the best start by a Cubs hurler at Wrigley Field since Rick Reuschel in 1977. Chicago beats the Reds, 7 – 3.

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Ryan Dempster improves to 10-0 at home, the best start by a Cubs hurler at Wrigley Field since Rick Reuschel in 1977. Chicago beats the Reds, 7 – 3.

The Cubs bolster their pitching staff, obtaining starter Rich Harden and reliever Chad Gaudin from the A’s in exchange for right-hander Sean Gallagher, second baseman/outfielder Eric Patterson, outfielder Matt Murton, and minor league backstop prospect Josh Donaldson. Chicago’s dealing may be in anticipation of the trade rumors of the Brewers getting Indians’ ace, CC Sabathia.

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The Cubs bolster their pitching staff, obtaining starter Rich Harden and reliever Chad Gaudin from the A’s in exchange for right-hander Sean Gallagher, second baseman/outfielder Eric Patterson, outfielder Matt Murton, and minor league backstop prospect Josh Donaldson. Chicago’s dealing may be in anticipation of the trade rumors of the Brewers getting Indians’ ace, CC Sabathia.

Fausto Álvarez, the Amsterdam Pirates DH and batting coach, hits his 9th home run of the season. That represents a new Hoofdklasse record in the wooden bat era (since 2000), breaking Ivanon Coffie’s old mark. Álvarez is 46 years and 7 months old and already collecting a pension after retiring from Cuban play earlier in the decade.

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Fausto Álvarez, the Amsterdam Pirates DH and batting coach, hits his 9th home run of the season. That represents a new Hoofdklasse record in the wooden bat era (since 2000), breaking Ivanon Coffie’s old mark. Álvarez is 46 years and 7 months old and already collecting a pension after retiring from Cuban play earlier in the decade.