June 16

2012 – Jason Hammel pitches a one-hitter as the Orioles defeat the Braves, 5 – 0, in an interleague game. Ervin Santana joins him later that evening. He retires the first 20 batters of the game before allowing a two-out single to Justin Upton in the 7th; the Angels defeat the Diamondbacks, 2 – 0.

Cliff Lee pitches a two-hitter to run the Phillies’ winning streak to 7 with a 3 – 0 win over the reeling Marlins. The Phillies have the best record in the major leagues at 44-26. Lee also helps with the bat, collecting two hits and an RBI in improving his record to 7-5.

The Braves beat the Mets, 9 – 8, on an anticlimactic play in the 10th inning. After rallying from two runs down in the bottom of the 9th on Brooks Conrad’s two-run homer off closer Francisco Rodriguez, the Braves take advantage of a balk by reliever D.J. Carrasco that allows Diory Hernandez to score the winning run. Before coming back, the Braves blow a 6 – 2 lead by giving up a four-run 5th inning to the Mets. Chipper Jones drives in 5 runs, tying a career best.

Jamie Moyer’s first outing at the new Yankee Stadium is a successful one when he limits New York to only three hits in eight innings of work in the 6-3 Phillies’ victory. The Bronx Bombers’ new ball yard is the 48th venue the 47 year-old southpaw has pitched in during his career, surpassing Rudy Seanez’s record for the most appearances in different major league ballparks.

Michael Young’s two-run single in the eighth inning not only contributes to the Rangers’ 6-3 victory over Florida but also establishes a club record for hits. The 33 year-old third baseman surpasses Ivan Rodriguez’s club record with his 1,748th hit, reaching the mark in 91 fewer games than Pudge.

The Dodgers beat the Reds, 6 – 2, behind a strong pitching performance by Clayton Kershaw to move into first place in the NL West. Kershaw has gone 6-1 in his last 8 starts to emerge as the Dodgers’ ace and help them move past the Padres.

The Mets continue their roller-coaster season, winning their 6th in a row with an 8 – 4 decision over Cleveland. All nine Mets starters collect at least one hit and either score or drive in a run. Shelley Duncan, making a rare start in LF for the Indians, helps out with some poor defensive play but does atone himself somewhat with a two-run homer off winner Jon Niese.

The University of North Carolina cruises to an 11 – 4 win over the University of Southern Mississippi in the 2009 College World Series. Dustin Ackley goes 5 for 6 to reach 27 career hits in College World Series play, breaking the record held by Sam Fuld.

Felix Hernandez throws a two-hit shutout as Seattle defeats San Diego, 5 – 0. It is the Padres’ record-tying 12th straight interleague loss, their last win having been recorded in 2007.

Ivan Rodriguez plays his 2,226th game at catcher in Houston’s 6 – 1 loss to Texas, tying him with Carlton Fisk for the all-time lead.