The Rundown: Molina’s Cycle, Peralta’s Crazy Home Run, Burnett’s Temper Tantrum
- Rangers catcher Benji Molina, one of the slowest players in baseball, became the first catcher since 1900 to hit for the cycle with a grand slam. Molina needed a triple as he came to the plate in the 8th inning against the Red Sox. Ian Kinsler wasn't too confident in his teammate, "I would have bet everything I own that Bengie Molina would never hit for the cycle. Ever!" Molina hit a ball deep to center and was able to get the triple after the ball bounced off the glove of Eric Patterson. After lumbering his way into third he left the game with tightness in his right quadriceps. You need to watch him run out the triple! [NBC Sports]
- Indians Johnny Peralta hit an inside the park home run in his first at bat after the All-Star break. Tigers center fielder Ryan Rayburn leaped at the wall but crashed through the bullpen door as the ball ricocheted into an empty outfield, resulting in Peralta's 3 run home run. Watch him bulldoze the outfield wall! [Yahoo Sports]
- A.J. Burnett must have never watched Bull Durham. If you're going to hit something in frustration, at least use one hand... preferably your left, A.J. After two awful innings against Kansas City, the Yankees righty slammed open the clubhouse doors, slicing both palms on plastic lineup holders. He was then pulled in the third inning because of the cuts. He has now apologized to his team for the idiotic display. [NBC Sports]
- Alex Rodriguez hit his 598th home run this weekend... but more impressively, he will make his acting debut in a movie titled Friends with Benefits. The movie will star Justin Timberlake, Woddy Harrelson, and Andy Samberg. Get Ready. [Bleacher Report]
- Most fans are lucky to catch a foul ball or home run once in their lifetime... this guy did it on consecutive pitches off of Stephen Strasburg's bat. MLB Fan Hall of Fame shoo-in. [NBC Sports]
- Julio Borbon became the first Ranger to steal home since 1991. With two outs in the fourth inning the Rangers put on a double steal against the Red Sox, bringing home Borbon and making the score 3-1. [MLB.com]
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