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The TEN

(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)

1.) The Los Angeles Dodgers have designated Matt Latos for assignment.

2.) Pittsburgh rookie infielder Jung Ho Kang suffers a broken leg and torn knee ligament in the first inning of the Pirates Thursday loss to Chicago when Cubs outfielder Çhris Coghlan took him out trying to break up a double play sliding into second.

3.) “Wow. Really didn’t expect that from SM. Is it too late to get on that wagon. . .”—MVS commenter “anonymous” on San Marino’s 63-19 victory over California on Thursday night.

4.) Miami Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon leads all second baseman in batting average (.333), is third in on base percentage (.358), and with a .994 fielding percentage he is the top second baseman defensively this season. He’s committed just four errors in 2015.

5.) The Montview League is a combined 3-12 so far this season

6.) On this day in 1996, Boston Red Sox pitcher Roger Clemens strikes out 20 Detroit Tigers, tying his own major league record for most strikeouts in a game set in 1986.

7.) Through four games this season San Marino quarterback Carson Glazier has completed 65 of 80 passes for 1,335 yards and 18 touchdowns.

8.) “I bet the Dodgers wish they had this kid back.”—New York Mets announcer Keith Hernandez on Dee Gordon.

9.) On this date in 1994 Ken Burns’ “Baseball” premiered on PBS.

10.) “It is unfortunate that what would be considered heads up baseball would cause such a serious injury. That said, Coghlan was playing the game the way it should be played. I’m confident he meant me no harm. I appreciate everyone’s support.”—Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang on his injury.