Trevor Story of the Rockies hits three homers in a 5 – 3 win over the Giants. His second long ball, off Andrew Suarez in the 4th, travels an estimated 505 feet, making it the longest homer measured since the introduction of Statcast.
The New York Times reports that the Red Sox are being investigated for possible sign-stealing during a series against their eternal rivals the Yankees last month. The team’s assistant athletic trainer is suspected of having used a smart watch to capture signs and relay them to players on the field. While trying to decode the other team’s signs is a long-standing tradition in baseball, using any type of electronic equipment to do so is strictly prohibited.
Bartolo Colon, extending his streak to 22 consecutive scoreless innings, shuts out Miami at Marlins Park, 6-0. The 42 year-old right-hander’s performance will be best remembered for his behind-the-back flip, throwing out Justin Bour in the sixth inning of the Marlins Park contest.
Rangers manager Ron Washington announces he is stepping down for the remainder of the season in order to attend to a personal matter. Bench coach Tim Bogar takes over on an interim basis. The Rangers have the worst record in the majors and have already set a record for most players and pitchers used in a season.
The Diamondbacks fire General Manager Kevin Towers after four years on the job.
The Rangers, declining to comment on the nature of the matter, announce that Ron Washington has resigned as the team’s manager to attend a personal and off-field matters. The 62 year-old skipper, who will be replaced by Tim Bogar through the end of the season on an interim basis, ends his eight-season tenure with Texas with a 664-611 win-loss record, leading the club to three playoff appearances, and two trips to the World Series.
Rangers manager Ron Washington announces he is stepping down for the remainder of the season in order to attend to a personal matter. Bench coach Tim Bogar takes over on an interim basis. The Rangers have the worst record in the majors and have already set a record for most players and pitchers used in a season.
The Diamondbacks fire General Manager Kevin Towers after four years on the job.
2013 – The Red Sox win a wild 9 – 8 game over the Yankees. Trailing 7 – 2 in the 7th, the Yankees take the lead with a six-run inning, but Boston ties the game in the top of the 9th when Mike Napoli starts a rally with two out and nobody on against Mariano Rivera. Quintin Berry is inserted as a pinch-runner and promptly steals second and moves to third on C Austin Romine’s wild throw, before Stephen Drew’s single drives him in to tie the game. In the bottom of the 9th, Alfonso Soriano is thrown out in an ill-fated steal attempt. Jacoby Ellsbury singles and steals second in the 10th before Shane Victorino drives him in for the deciding run. Craig Breslow is the winner over Joba Chamberlain.
Gio Gonzalez wins his 18th game of the year when the Nationals hit six homers for a second consecutive game, although he does not need such generosity, hurling 7 scoreless innings. The Nats beat the Cubs, 9 – 1. The Mets’ R.A. Dickey also picks up his 18th win in beating the Cardinals, 6 -2. The two pitchers are tied for the major league lead in wins.