Yasiel Puig has two hits in his major league debut and makes a strong throw from right field to complete a game-ending double play as the Dodgers defeat the Padres, 2 – 1. Scott Van Slyke and Adrian Gonzalez both hit solo homers to account for the Dodgers’ two runs, while Stephen Fife earns the first victory of his career.

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Yasiel Puig has two hits in his major league debut and makes a strong throw from right field to complete a game-ending double play as the Dodgers defeat the Padres, 2 – 1. Scott Van Slyke and Adrian Gonzalez both hit solo homers to account for the Dodgers’ two runs, while Stephen Fife earns the first victory of his career.

The last-place Astros extend their unlikely winning streak to six games with a 2 – 1 win over the Angels, which completes a four-game sweep. Erik Bedard earns his first win of the season as Chris Carter homers. All six wins have come on the road – the first perfect road trip by Houston since 1999.

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The last-place Astros extend their unlikely winning streak to six games with a 2 – 1 win over the Angels, which completes a four-game sweep. Erik Bedard earns his first win of the season as Chris Carter homers. All six wins have come on the road – the first perfect road trip by Houston since 1999.

The Mets complete a three-game sweep of the Cardinals with a 6 – 1 win to reach a virtual tie for first place in the NL East. Jon Niese strikes out a career-high 10 batters in 6 innings before leaving because of an accelerated heart beat. Kirk Nieuwenhuis hits a homer and drives in 3 runs. The Cards lost the first two games of the series by shutout, including Johan Santana’s no-hitter on June 1st, and finally end their 26-inning scoring drought in the 8th, on an RBI single by Adron Chambers.

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The Mets complete a three-game sweep of the Cardinals with a 6 – 1 win to reach a virtual tie for first place in the NL East. Jon Niese strikes out a career-high 10 batters in 6 innings before leaving because of an accelerated heart beat. Kirk Nieuwenhuis hits a homer and drives in 3 runs. The Cards lost the first two games of the series by shutout, including Johan Santana’s no-hitter on June 1st, and finally end their 26-inning scoring drought in the 8th, on an RBI single by Adron Chambers.

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Carlos Zambrano hits his 24th career homer as the Marlins beat the Phillies, 5 – 1. That ties him with Bob Gibson for second-most dingers by a pitcher in the post-1962 era, still 9 behind leader Earl Wilson.

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Carlos Zambrano hits his 24th career homer as the Marlins beat the Phillies, 5 – 1. That ties him with Bob Gibson for second-most dingers by a pitcher in the post-1962 era, still 9 behind leader Earl Wilson.

In a pregame ceremony at Citi Field, John Franco becomes the 26th member of the Mets Hall of Fame. The former southpaw reliever, who also played for Cincinnati and Houston, leads all lefties in all-time saves with 424, which includes 276 for the Mets, a franchise record.

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In a pregame ceremony at Citi Field, John Franco becomes the 26th member of the Mets Hall of Fame. The former southpaw reliever, who also played for Cincinnati and Houston, leads all lefties in all-time saves with 424, which includes 276 for the Mets, a franchise record.

Jason Vargas tosses a four-hitter for his first career shutout as the Mariners defeat the Rays, 7 – 0. Adam Kennedy and Miguel Olivo hit back-to-back homers off Andy Sonnanstine in the 5th inning to ice the win, following Justin Smoak’s 1st-inning blast.

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Jason Vargas tosses a four-hitter for his first career shutout as the Mariners defeat the Rays, 7 – 0. Adam Kennedy and Miguel Olivo hit back-to-back homers off Andy Sonnanstine in the 5th inning to ice the win, following Justin Smoak’s 1st-inning blast.

Armando Galarraga presents the lineup card at home plate to Jim Joyce

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The day after he loses a perfect game on a blown call, Armando Galarraga presents the lineup card at home plate to Jim Joyce, the ump who made the infamous call. In a display of outstanding sportsmanship, applauded nationwide, the two shake hands, and when the pitcher walks away, the apologetic arbitrator pats the Venezuelan right-hander on the shoulder.

A few days before he is expected to become the first overall selection in the 2010 amateur draft, Bryce Harper, playing for Southern Nevada, is ejected from a game in the National Junior College World Series in Grand Junction, CO for showing up an umpire and arguing balls and strikes. The ejection comes with an automatic two-game suspension, meaning Harper’s amateur career is over unless his team manages to reach the tournament final without its star hitter. While Harper’s playing talent has never been in doubt, there have been frequent questions about the make-up and maturity of the 17-year-old catcher.

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A few days before he is expected to become the first overall selection in the 2010 amateur draft, Bryce Harper, playing for Southern Nevada, is ejected from a game in the National Junior College World Series in Grand Junction, CO for showing up an umpire and arguing balls and strikes. The ejection comes with an automatic two-game suspension, meaning Harper’s amateur career is over unless his team manages to reach the tournament final without its star hitter. While Harper’s playing talent has never been in doubt, there have been frequent questions about the make-up and maturity of the 17-year-old catcher.

The Braves extend their winning streak to 9 games with a 4 – 3 win in Los Angeles. The Dodgers come into the game with a record of 18-8 at home, but an excellent start by Kris Medlen, coupled with Troy Glaus’s fourth homer in 5 games, propels Atlanta to the win. Jonny Venters, filling in for the unavailable Billy Wagner and an injured Takashi Saito, records his first major league save.

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The Braves extend their winning streak to 9 games with a 4 – 3 win in Los Angeles. The Dodgers come into the game with a record of 18-8 at home, but an excellent start by Kris Medlen, coupled with Troy Glaus’s fourth homer in 5 games, propels Atlanta to the win. Jonny Venters, filling in for the unavailable Billy Wagner and an injured Takashi Saito, records his first major league save.