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August 2, 1972: César Cedeño becomes first Astros player to hit for the cycle

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Louisville Slugger Field (Louisville, KY)

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June 27, 2009: Josh Kinney earns first major-league victory behind Pujols’ power

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May 26, 2002: Padres’ Dennis Tankersley records only career win and homer

Sunday, May 26, 2002, was a sunny, breezy day in Milwaukee. The…
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October 8, 2018: Red Sox clobber Yankees 16-1 and move to brink of winning ALDS

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This Week in SABR: July 28, 2023

Welcome to "This Week in SABR" on Friday, July 28, 2023. Click…

Students, apply for a Fall 2023 internship with SABR

The Society for American Baseball Research is seeking remote…

July 28, 1924: Browns’ protest is upheld after falling to Red Sox

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July 27, 1889: Harry Raymond’s wild win

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April 19, 1993: Paul Molitor packs two hits, visit to dying girl into busy 48 hours

Despite his busy schedule as one of baseball’s top hitters…
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July 24, 1976: Lyman Bostock hits for the cycle as Twins thrash White Sox

In 1976 Minnesota Twins center fielder Lyman Bostock was in his…
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May 22, 1963: Mantle’s missile thwarts A’s comeback

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