The Phillies also have a big inning, scoring 9 runs in the 8th to defeat the Cardinals, in their first game without the injured Albert Pujols, 10 – 2. The Phils score all those runs in spite of not getting an extra-base hit all night, taking advantage of 9 walks issued by Cards pitchers. Reliever Michael Stutes is the beneficiary of the late scoring outburst, while Trever Miller is the loser in a rare decision for the lefty specialist.

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On June 21, 2011 The Phillies also have a big inning, scoring 9 runs in the 8th to defeat the Cardinals, in their first game without the injured Albert Pujols, 10 – 2. The Phils score all those runs in spite of not getting an extra-base hit all night, taking advantage of 9 walks issued by Cards pitchers. Reliever Michael Stutes is the…

At a press conference, Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg says the team cannot succeed if it continues to play in Tropicana Field or anywhere in downtown St. Petersburg, FL. The team’s poor attendance in spite of an excellent record and a bevy of exciting young players has not gone unnoticed. While the team’s lease on its current ballpark expires in 2027, the owner is looking at sites for a new park in Tampa, FL, even though it is likely that the city of St. Petersburg will take legal action if a move is made while the lease is still valid.

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On June 21, 2010 At a press conference, Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Sternberg says the team cannot succeed if it continues to play in Tropicana Field or anywhere in downtown St. Petersburg, FL. The team’s poor attendance in spite of an excellent record and a bevy of exciting young players has not gone unnoticed. While the team’s lease on its current…

The Cincinnati Reds blast three home runs in the 10th – by Ramon Hernandez, Joey Votto and Scott Rolen – to beat Oakland, 6 – 4. The outburst comes after the Reds scored only one run in suffering a three-game sweep at the hands of the Mariners. Francisco Cordero is the winner in spite of blowing a 2 – 1 lead by coughing up a long ball to Kevin Kouzmanoff in the bottom of the 9th.

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On June 21, 2010 The Cincinnati Reds blast three home runs in the 10th – by Ramon Hernandez, Joey Votto and Scott Rolen – to beat Oakland, 6 – 4. The outburst comes after the Reds scored only one run in suffering a three-game sweep at the hands of the Mariners. Francisco Cordero is the winner in spite of blowing a 2 – 1 lead by…

The Blue Jays designate 3B Edwin Encarnacion for assignment, hoping to send him to AAA Las Vegas, although they risk losing the talented player on waivers. Encarnacion has shown bursts of great power, hitting 5 home runs in 3 games at one point this year, but has struggled overall, batting .200 in 37 games and showing inconsistency in the field. The move makes room on the roster for P Scott Richmond, coming off the 60-day disabled list.

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On June 21, 2010 The Blue Jays designate 3B Edwin Encarnacion for assignment, hoping to send him to AAA Las Vegas, although they risk losing the talented player on waivers. Encarnacion has shown bursts of great power, hitting 5 home runs in 3 games at one point this year, but has struggled overall, batting .200 in 37 games and showing inconsistency in…

Tony La Russa gets his 2,500th victory as a manager when the Cardinals defeat Kansas City at Kauffman Stadium, 12-5. Joining Connie Mack and John McGraw, the Redbird skipper, who also piloted the White Sox and A’s, becomes only the third major league manager to reach the milestone. The Cardinals attack was lead by Albert Pujols, who is leading the major leagues in almost all hitting categories, has another great day at the plate, banging out two homers, one a grand slam, and driving in 6 runs

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On June 21, 2009 Tony La Russa gets his 2,500th victory as a manager when the Cardinals defeat Kansas City at Kauffman Stadium, 12-5. Joining Connie Mack and John McGraw, the Redbird skipper, who also piloted the White Sox and A’s, becomes only the third major league manager to reach the milestone. The Cardinals attack…

Brian Roberts hits a tie-breaking single in the 8th to lead Baltimore to a 2 – 1 win over Philadelphia, completing a three-game sweep. The Phillies have now lost six straight at home, for an overall record of 13-22 at Citizens Bank Park. The defending World Series champs are being kept alive by their outstanding play on the road, where they are a major league best 23-9.

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On June 21, 2009 Brian Roberts hits a tie-breaking single in the 8th to lead Baltimore to a 2 – 1 win over Philadelphia, completing a three-game sweep. The Phillies have now lost six straight at home, for an overall record of 13-22 at Citizens Bank Park. The defending World Series champs are being kept alive by their outstanding play on the…

In a 7 – 2 Cleveland win over the Dodgers, C.C. Sabathia homers off Chan-ho Park. It is Sabathia’s second home run, the first time an American League pitcher has hit that many since the DH had been instituted. After the game, Sabathia’s career batting line in 42 plate appearances is an impressive .300/.317/.475 for a 107 OPS+.

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On June 21, 2008 In a 7 – 2 Cleveland win over the Dodgers, C.C. Sabathia homers off Chan-ho Park. It is Sabathia’s second home run, the first time an American League pitcher has hit that many since the DH had been instituted. After the game, Sabathia’s career batting line in 42 plate appearances is an impressive .300/.317/.475 for a 107 OPS+.

In a match-up of two first-place Chicago teams, the Cubs top the Sox in interleague play. In a 9-run 4th, the Cubs gets 4 homers – a three-run shot by Aramis Ramirez, one blast by Mike Fontenot and two by Jim Edmonds.

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On June 21, 2008 In a match-up of two first-place Chicago teams, the Cubs top the Sox in interleague play. In a 9-run 4th, the Cubs gets 4 homers – a three-run shot by Aramis Ramirez, one blast by Mike Fontenot and two by Jim Edmonds.

Daisuke Matsuzaka, 8-1 before going on the disabled list, comes off it on a rocky note in his first game in almost a month. He allows 7 runs in one inning of work, including a Troy Glausgrand slam, in a 9 – 3 loss to the Redbirds.

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On June 21, 2008 Daisuke Matsuzaka, 8-1 before going on the disabled list, comes off it on a rocky note in his first game in almost a month. He allows 7 runs in one inning of work, including a Troy Glausgrand slam, in a 9 – 3 loss to the Redbirds.