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Lester blanks Yanks with five-hitter: Jon Lester was masterful on Thursday night, pitching the first shutout by a Red Sox lefty at Yankee Stadium since 1973 as Boston rolled to a 7-0 win in the first of four games. Dustin Pedroia extended his hitting streak to 11 games.
MLB honors veterans on July 4: Major League Baseball has special events planned for the entire July 4 weekend, in conjunction with"Welcome Back Veterans"national fundraising and awareness campaign to honor America's veterans.
All-Star '08: Selection Show on Sunday | Tix
Crazy comeback steals win for D-backs: Conor Jackson's single up the middle scored two runs to lead the D-backs past the Brewers, 6-5, on Thursday afternoon in front of 23,842 at Chase Field.
Selig, Fehr respond to Congress: Baseball's drug-testing program was threatened when federal prosecutors seized player records and samples four years ago, Commissioner Bud Selig said in a letter to Congress released Thursday.
Deadline: Are you in or out? | Trade Blog
Dominant Hamels gets Phils sweep: Cole Hamels pitched 8 2/3 strong innings, Chase Utley hit his National League-leading 24th homer and the Phillies swept the Braves with a 4-1 win at Turner Field on Thursday.
Lincecum downs Cubs for 10th win: Giants ace Tim Lincecum limited the Cubs to three runs in six innings, and pinch-hitter Rich Aurilia drilled a three-run homer Thursday in an 8-3 win.
Report: DNA implicates Clemens: A new brief filed in court by Brian McNamee says that paraphernalia submitted to federal agents by the former trainer will test positive for Roger Clemens' DNA, ESPN.com reported on Thursday.
Hernandez throws with no problems: With the Mariners scrambling around to fill the injured Felix Hernandez's rotation spot, the ace's everyday progress is noteworthy news in Seattle these days. And Thursday's update was a big thumbs-up for the young right-hander.
Glavine sees progress, hopes to return: If Tom Glavine's left elbow cooperates, he would like to return to the Braves this season. But if it doesn't, he will likely undergo surgery to give him the chance of pitching next year.
Billingsley wins Dodgers' third straight: Chad Billingsley allowed no earned runs in eight innings, striking out five and walking one in a 5-2 victory over the Astros on Thursday. James Loney had a home run and two RBIs, Andre Ethier homered and Blake DeWitt had a two-run single.
Phillips shines as Reds top Nationals: Brandon Phillips hit a two-run single in the seventh inning to help the Reds to a 5-3 victory over the Nationals on Thursday night.
Royals use big inning to defeat O's: The Royals used their biggest inning of the season to bushwack the Baltimore Orioles, 10-7, on Thursday night at Camden Yards. The victory gave Kansas City a split in the four-game series.
Oswalt to miss start on Saturday: Right-hander Roy Oswalt, recovering from a hip abductor strain, will not make his scheduled start on Saturday, and instead start Tuesday. In his place, right hander Chris Sampson will make his spot-start.
Alou in New York, but return delayed: Moises Alou traveled to New York on Wednesday in order to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton on Friday, but his return to action has been delayed.
Happ to start for Phils on Friday: Left-hander J.A. Happ will make his second career start, and first of 2008, against the Mets on Friday, taking the rotation slot vacated by Brett Myers.
Brewers looking for starting pitching: The Brewers are in the hunt for the National League Central and are looking to bolster their starting rotation. Who are they looking at? And what are some of the other names being talked about in trades? Mike Scarr has answers for those questions.
Matsui not permitted to take BP: Hideki Matsui will not be stepping into the batting cage this weekend after all, as the Yankees plan to proceed more cautiously regarding the slugger's ailing left knee.
Cabrera returns to Detroit lineup: The Tigers still have a void in their run production with Magglio Ordonez on the disabled list, but they've regained the services of fellow slugger Miguel Cabrera.
Mets place Castillo on DL to rest leg: The Mets officially placed second baseman Luis Castillo on the disabled list Thursday, giving him an extended opportunity to rest his aching left leg, and putting an end to the constant string of game-time decisions.

Theme: opening day
Date: Mar 07, 2004

April 18, 1950 this stadium hosted the first opening day game under the lights. Name the stadium and the two teams that played.

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"I struck out with two men on base. I was so angry, so frustrated, I turned and without even thinking about it, snapped my bat over my thigh. The bat split right in half. Afterward, reporters asked me if it was the first time I'd ever broken a bat over my thigh. "I broke an aluminum bat over my knee in college," I said. (I was just kidding)."

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After the Pittsburgh Pirates obtained Hank Greenberg for $75,000 (sources vary on the amount) from the Detroit Tigers before the 1947 season, they shortened the left-field fence in Forbes Field to take advantage of Greenberg?s right-handed power. This area becomes known as Greenberg?s Gardens.