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Today in Astros history – June 21

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What happened today in team history? 1973 - Houston spanks the Padres On the back of Lee May’s three home runs and Ken Forsch’s complete game, the Houston Astros put up a 12-2 win over the San Diego Padres. May’s three homers drove in five runs while Tommy Helms’ grand slam drove in another four. 1992 - Astros sweep the Dodgers Astros pitchers Butch Henry and Doug Jones … [Read more...] about Today in Astros history – June 21

Yankees RHP Luis Gil faces hitters for 1st time since straining his right lat

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Luis Gil has faced hitters for the first time since straining his right lat in spring training. He threw about 20 pitches in a session New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone described as “free and easy” on Saturday. About two hours before the Yankees continued their three-game series with Baltimore, Gil notched four strikeouts — three swinging. Since several of the backups who … [Read more...] about Yankees RHP Luis Gil faces hitters for 1st time since straining his right lat

Padres closer Suarez suspended 3 games, fined for hitting Ohtani with pitch; managers banned 1 game

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San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez was suspended for three games and fined an undisclosed amount Friday for intentionally hitting Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers with a pitch in the ninth inning Thursday night. Suarez appealed the suspension that was scheduled to begin Friday night when the Padres faced Kansas City at home. Padres manager Mike Shildt and Dodgers … [Read more...] about Padres closer Suarez suspended 3 games, fined for hitting Ohtani with pitch; managers banned 1 game