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No Great Escape for Hernandez – The Post
If you missed last night’s game you missed a rare ¡LIVAN! loss. He gave up five runs in seven innings, getting tagged in the first (1), sixth (3), and eighth (1).
More from The Wash. Times: Mets end Hernandez’s win streak at 11
Boxscore – ESPN.com
Moves made to improve stadium – The Post
There are lots of changes in store for RFK in the next month or so. The The D.C. Sports & Entertainment Commission will spend another $4 million to paint concourses, waterproofing the lower seating bowl, and fixing piping around stadium. Perhaps more importantly, vendors in the stands will be selling more food (hopefully the grilled dogs and the “super dogs”) and less beer. A naming agreement with Pro Funds LLC is also expected next month, but I will believe it when I see it. Also, the infield grass will be replaced.
NOTEBOOK – Two Will Rehab on Weekend – The Post
1B Nick Johnson and LF Ryan Church are headed to the AA Harrisburg before coming off the DL. Also, Marlon Byrd had a hearing about his suspension for the June 4 incident with umpire Joe Brinkman.
Two All-Stars? Not enough – The Wash. Examiner
GM Jim Bowden thinks Jose Guillen’s absence from the All Star team is because of his incident with Mike Scosia last year. He also said most of the trade rumors we have heard have been true.
Right-hander Drese reverts to 2004 form after release – USA Today
Recent acquisition P Ryan Drese was profiled in yesterday’s edition. He is 2 – 1 with a 2.01 ERA since being picked up after he was waived by Texas