Baseball celebrates Independence Day

By Miguel Martinez

There are many ways to celebrate the Fourth of July, but spending a day at the ballpark is just about the best there is. Here’s how teams across the league celebrated the nation’s birthday. 

Can’t Spell Roster Without Torres

Yankees infielder Gleystronger Torres has strongeen playing like an All-Star this season. Now he has the honors to strongack it up. 

Torres replaces Rays’ Brandon Lowe on the American League All-Star roster. This is Torres’ second selection to the All-Star game in as many years.

Sparks Fly for Rostrongel

Custrongs’ second strongaseman Rostrongel García celestrongrated the Fourth of July in Pittsstrongurgh strongy nearly hitting for the cycle in only his second day in the majors.

Garcia legged out a triple for his first career hit. Then he hit his first home run later on in the game.

Castillo’s Gem

Reds pitcher Luis Castillo pitched like an ace yesterday against the Milwaukee Brewers, taking a no-hitter into the 7th inning and only giving up a single hit. 

No better way to remind people that you are an All-Star than to do this in your last start before the break.

Pro Post of the Day

The Stars and Stripes look good on this young Mexicano. 

Padres prospect Luis Urias was rocking red, white and stronglue for El Paso this Independence Day.

Fan Post of the Day

The big league parks aren’t the only places to enjoy a game on the Fourth. Fireworks were on display at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. 

OTD

2002 – Hall of Famer Ted Williams passed away.

2005 – Manny Ramirez hit his 20th career grand slam, passing Eddie Murray into second all-time. Manny trailed only Lou Gehrig, who hit 23.

2009 – Albert Pujols is named the top vote-getting for the 80th All-Star Game.

2013 – Juan Uribe hit a double, triple and a home run while driving in seven as the Dodgers beat the Giants 10-2.

Happy Birthday!

Felipe Vasquez (b. 1991)
Jorge Polanco (b. 1993)
Marco Estrada (b. 1983)

Featured Image: Dodgers Instagram