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Happy 53rd birthday to Nomar Garciaparra, a six-time MLB All-Star and 1997 Rookie of the Year, who excelled with the Boston Red Sox before his trade to the Chicago Cubs in 2004. With a career total of 1,747 hits and 936 RBI, he had two 30-home run seasons, prompting a quiz to name all shortstops who achieved this feat in a single season. Want More Context? 🔎

Francisco Lindor is enduring a career-worst slump, going hitless in his last 30 at-bats, yet Mets manager Carlos Mendoza notes that Lindor remains steady and focused on team success. Despite his struggles, the Mets have won three consecutive games, with Mendoza expressing confidence that Lindor's aggressive approach and determination will ultimately help him break out of this slump. Want More Context? 🔎

When Ben Rice stepped up to bat in the ninth inning, the New York Yankees were tied with the Toronto Blue Jays, facing a crucial moment in their AL East matchup. Rice hit a game-winning home run, leading the Yankees to a 5-4 victory and narrowing their deficit in the division to three games as they evened the three-game series. Want More Context? 🔎