The Indians beat the Athletics, 4 – 2. The Cleveland starting pitchers have a consecutive scoreless innings streak of 44 1/3 before Aaron Laffey’s throwing error scores Bobby Crosby in the 2nd. It is the longest such streak since the 1974 Orioles starters had 54 straight goose eggs. The most recent Cleveland staff to match the feat was the 1948 Indians, who had 47 in a row.

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The Indians beat the Athletics, 4 – 2. The Cleveland starting pitchers have a consecutive scoreless innings streak of 44 1/3 before Aaron Laffey’s throwing error scores Bobby Crosby in the 2nd. It is the longest such streak since the 1974 Orioles starters had 54 straight goose eggs. The most recent Cleveland staff to match the feat was the 1948 Indians, who had 47 in a row.

Jesse Litsch sets a new Toronto Blue Jays record for the longest appearance in a debut, going 8 2/3 innings and allowing only one run on four hits.

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Jesse Litsch sets a new Toronto Blue Jays record for the longest appearance in a debut, going 8 2/3 innings and allowing only one run on four hits.

For the first time this season, the White Sox do not lead in a game as they are beaten by the Orioles, 6 – 2. The streak of being ahead in 37 straight games establishes a major league record from the beginning of a season and ties the 1934 Yankees and the 1942 Cardinals for the third-longest span in major league history.

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For the first time this season, the White Sox do not lead in a game as they are beaten by the Orioles, 6 – 2. The streak of being ahead in 37 straight games establishes a major league record from the beginning of a season and ties the 1934 Yankees and the 1942 Cardinals for the third-longest span in major league history.

The Red Sox play before a sellout crowd at Fenway Park. They will continue to do so for almost a decade, breaking the record for consecutive sellouts (held by the Cleveland Indians at Jacobs Field) on September 8, 2008. The streak will not end until April of 2013.

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The Red Sox play before a sellout crowd at Fenway Park. They will continue to do so for almost a decade, breaking the record for consecutive sellouts (held by the Cleveland Indians at Jacobs Field) on September 8, 2008. The streak will not end until April of 2013.

Astros bench coach Tony Pena is named manager of the Royals replacing interim skipper John Mizerock, who had taken over the reins when Tony Muser was fired on April 29th. Buck Showalter and Bucky Dent were rumored to be candidates for the position.

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Astros bench coach Tony Pena is named manager of the Royals replacing interim skipper John Mizerock, who had taken over the reins when Tony Muser was fired on April 29th. Buck Showalter and Bucky Dent were rumored to be candidates for the position.

The Brewers pound out 22 hits as they defeat the Phillies, 14 – 10. The Brewskis almost blow an 8-run lead before going ahead in the 10th inning on Richie Sexson’s double. Tyler Houston gets five hits, including a double, for Milwaukee, while Devon White hits a grand slam.

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The Brewers pound out 22 hits as they defeat the Phillies, 14 – 10. The Brewskis almost blow an 8-run lead before going ahead in the 10th inning on Richie Sexson’s double. Tyler Houston gets five hits, including a double, for Milwaukee, while Devon White hits a grand slam.

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1999 – Craig Biggio goes four-for-four with four RBIs to pace a 10-5 victory over San Francisco. Biggio and Jeff Bagwell both launch three-run shots off Mark Gardner. 

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1999 – Craig Biggio goes four-for-four with four RBIs to pace a 10-5 victory over San Francisco. Biggio and Jeff Bagwell both launch three-run shots off Mark Gardner. 

When SS Alex Arias of the Philadelphia Phillies snags Mike Piazza’s line drive in the 6th inning, he starts the Phillies’ 30th franchise triple play and their 10th against a team from New York City. It is just the second triple play turned in Veterans Stadium. Arias has participated in two triple plays for the Phils; he initiated one last season against the San Francisco Giants. The Mets still win, 9 – 7.

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When SS Alex Arias of the Philadelphia Phillies snags Mike Piazza’s line drive in the 6th inning, he starts the Phillies’ 30th franchise triple play and their 10th against a team from New York City. It is just the second triple play turned in Veterans Stadium. Arias has participated in two triple plays for the Phils; he initiated one last season against the San Francisco Giants. The Mets still win, 9 – 7.

Marcel Joost becomes the first Hoofdklasse player to get 1,000 career hits. It will be 12 years before another player, Dirk van ‘t Klooster, also reaches that level.

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Marcel Joost becomes the first Hoofdklasse player to get 1,000 career hits. It will be 12 years before another player, Dirk van ‘t Klooster, also reaches that level.