Garret Anderson News

May 21 once saw history with twin killings, as on this date in 1925, the Tigers and Senators tied a nine-inning Major League record by turning a combined nine double plays in Washington's 6-2 win over Detroit.

Sheely doubled in each of his last three at-bats the previous day to give him seven consecutive extra-base hits, tying a major league record.

Touche Don Mattingly, touche. I have been pretty critical of manager Don Mattingly of late.

Obviously it's no blockbuster, and he's not going to carry the club on his back, but who needs Abreu to do that? He's here to pinch hit primarily, start a few games to stay sharp, and most importantly, be a left-handed threat off the bench in the late innings.

The 83rd All-Star Game is at Kauffman Stadium on July 10. Leading up to that game, The Star is looking back at a Midsummer Classic game every day.