Dodgers CF Joc Pederson walked and stroked an RBI single in a 12-6 win over Atlanta. He also collided with the outfield wall while successfully nabbing a blast by Mallex Smith. A recent ESPN.com article argued that Pederson's "boom-or-bust reputation" is a thing of the past.
Oakland 3B Danny Valencia singled and walked in a 5-2 loss to Houston. Astros reliever Scott Feldman did not play.
Detroit 2B Ian Kinsler singled twice in a 5-2 win over the White Sox. His .315 batting average is tied for 10th-best in the American League.
Cincinnati starter Jon Moscot stumbled on the first anniversary of his MLB debut, lasting just three-and-two-thirds innings in a 10-9 loss to Washington.
Toronto CF Kevin Pillar went 0-for-4 in a 5-4 win over Boston.
Milwaukee rested LF Ryan Braun in an 8-1 loss to Philadelphia. A CBSSports.com article predicts Braun will be this season's "most-discussed trade candidate."
Yankees reliever Richard Bleier did not play in a 3-1 loss to baltimore.
On this date:
June 6, 2000: Atlanta Braves P Jason Marquis makes his Major-League debut in a 7-6 win over the Blue Jays (see bio)
June 6, 1988: former New York Mets prospect Jeremy Gould is born in Buffalo Grove, IL
June 6, 1958: San Francisco Giants rookie Don Taussig smacks his first MLB home run (see bio)
June 6, 1908: Detroit Tigers P Izzy Goldstein is born in Odessa, Russia (see bio)
