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Monday, March 25, 2013  South Carolina athletic director Ray Tanner heads up the latest class of the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame. Tanner won two national championships as Gamecocks baseball coach before taking over as AD last July.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Josh Hamilton became the 16th player to hit four home runs in a game, launching a quartet of two-run drives against three different pitchers in a history-making performance that carried the Texas Rangers to a 10-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday.

Saturday, September 18, 2010  Tim Hudson snapped a three-start losing streak and Nate McLouth homered and drove in two runs, giving the Atlanta Braves' playoff push another boost with a 4-2 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010  He became the youngest player to attain the mighty mark, driving a pitch into Yankee Stadium's Monument Park in center field exactly three years to the day after his 500th homer.

Monday, August 02, 2010  James Shields worked into the eighth inning to outpitch CC Sabathia, prolong Alex Rodriguez's quest for his 600th homer and help Tampa Bay beat the New York Yankees 3-0 on Sunday.

Friday, July 23, 2010  The three-time AL MVP, who turns 35 on Tuesday, is closing in on becoming the youngest player to reach the 600-homer milestone.

Friday, July 31, 2009  After drug report, David Ortiz hits 3-run homer to lead Red Sox over Oakland 8-5

Sunday, June 21, 2009  Florida Marlins hold off New York Yankees 6-5; CC Sabathia leaves with biceps injury

Thursday, June 11, 2009  David Ortiz homers, J.D. Drew comes through late as Red Sox rally to 4-3 win, 8-0 vs. Yanks

Tuesday, May 26, 2009  Zambrano ejected but Cubs beat Pirates 5-2 on Johnson homer in 8th

Tuesday, April 07, 2009  Jair Jurrjens and 4 relievers shut down Phillies in Atlanta's 4-0 win

Wednesday, February 25, 2009  Alex Rodriguez homers in Yankees spring opener.