Santana even left a precious parting gift before he went -the first no-hitter in franchise history.

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"I thought for sure he was going to throw a no-hitter, " the 22-year-old Miller said.

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Lester (5-0) threw a no-hitter on May 19, 2008, beating the Kansas City Royals 7-0.

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The most productive hitter of all, by our ranking along with everyone else's, was Bonds.

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In fact, Ruth's 1927 season was far from his best as a pure power hitter.

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Never have I seen a hitter do more damage given fewer pitches to hit.

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This switch-hitter wine pairs with so many dishes: salmon, tuna, chicken, pork and Thanksgiving turkey.

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"To come out with a win is perfect, " Astros designated hitter Carlos Pena said.

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Former Astros star Lance Berkman had two hits in his first game as Texas' designated hitter.

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Karim Garcia, Edgar Gonzalez and pinch hitter Sebastian Valle started the inning with singles.

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Mr Portman is not just a heavy hitter on Capitol Hill, he is a budget expert.

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