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    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-3-los-angeles-angels-harmon-killebrew-503-foot-homerun-the-longest-home-run-ever-hit</loc>
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      <image:title>June 3 in Los Angeles Angels History: Harmon Killebrew 503 foot homerun the longest home run ever hit in Metropolitan Stadium (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1967, Harmon Killebrew 503 foot homerun the longest home run ever hit in Metropolitan Stadium</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-11-dodgers-tom-seaver-wins-his-100th-game-in-a-2-1-new-york-mets-victory-over-the-los</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 11 in Dodgers History: Tom Seaver wins his 100th game in a 2 – 1 New York Mets victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1972, Tom Seaver wins his 100th game in a 2 – 1 New York Mets victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-31-houston-astros-astros-deal-catcher-alan-knicely-to-cincinnati-for-pitcher-bill-da</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 31 in Houston Astros History: Astros deal catcher Alan Knicely to Cincinnati for pitcher Bill Dawley and outfielder Tony Walker . Another (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Alan Knicely, 1983, Astros deal catcher Alan Knicely to Cincinnati for pitcher Bill Dawley and outfielder Tony Walker . Another</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-6-los-angeles-angels-jim-palmer-squares-off-against-california-angels-1965</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 6 in Los Angeles Angels History: Jim Palmer squares off against California Angels (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1965, Jim Palmer squares off against California Angels</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-12-dodgers-carl-erskine-of-the-brooklyn-dodgers-hurls-a-no-hitter-against-the-new-york</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 12 in Dodgers History: Carl Erskine of the Brooklyn Dodgers hurls a no-hitter against the New York Giants (1956)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1956, Carl Erskine of the Brooklyn Dodgers hurls a no-hitter against the New York Giants</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-31-houston-astros-pitcher-mark-ross-is-traded-for-himself-ross-was-dealt-to-st-louis</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0331_1986_ross.png?v=1782405865</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 31 in Houston Astros History: Pitcher Mark Ross is traded for himself. Ross was dealt to St. Louis in December for a player to be named (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mark Ross, 1986, Pitcher Mark Ross is traded for himself. Ross was dealt to St. Louis in December for a player to be named</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-6-los-angeles-angels-nolan-ryan-loses-bid-for-second-straight-no-hitter-1975</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:26-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0606_1975_team.png?v=1782405866</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 6 in Los Angeles Angels History: Nolan Ryan loses bid for second straight no-hitter (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1975, Nolan Ryan loses bid for second straight no-hitter</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-12-dodgers-a-j-burnett-no-hits-sand-diego-padres-2001</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0512_2001_team.png?v=1782405869</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Dodgers History: A.J. Burnett no hits Sand Diego Padres (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2001, A.J. Burnett no hits Sand Diego Padres</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-31-houston-astros-houston-acquires-infielder-tim-bogar-on-waivers-from-the-new-york</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0331_1997_bogar.png?v=1782405871</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 31 in Houston Astros History: Houston acquires infielder Tim Bogar on waivers from the New York Mets. Bogar hits .219 in four seasons as a (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tim Bogar, 1997, Houston acquires infielder Tim Bogar on waivers from the New York Mets. Bogar hits .219 in four seasons as a</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-8-los-angeles-angels-nolan-ryan-notches-his-fourth-career-19-strikeout-game-1977</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 8 in Los Angeles Angels History: Nolan Ryan notches his fourth career 19-strikeout game (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1977, Nolan Ryan notches his fourth career 19-strikeout game</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-12-dodgers-in-one-of-the-most-remarkable-at-bats-in-big-league-history-alex-cora-fouls</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0512_2004_team.png?v=1782405873</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Dodgers History: In one of the most remarkable at-bats in big league history, Alex Cora fouls off 14 consecutive pitches and then hits the 18th thr (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2004, In one of the most remarkable at-bats in big league history, Alex Cora fouls off 14 consecutive pitches and then hits the 18th thr</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-9-los-angeles-angels-morgana-kisses-freddy-lynn-1983</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0609_1983_team.png?v=1782405875</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Los Angeles Angels History: Morgana kisses Freddy Lynn (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1983, Morgana kisses Freddy Lynn</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/march-31-houston-astros-lefthander-jeriome-robertson-is-dealt-to-the-cleveland-indians-for</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:35-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 31 in Houston Astros History: Lefthander Jeriome Robertson is dealt to the Cleveland Indians for two minor league outfielders, Willy (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeriome Robertson, 2004, Lefthander Jeriome Robertson is dealt to the Cleveland Indians for two minor league outfielders, Willy</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-12-dodgers-brooklyn-dodgers-option-lf-sandy-amoros-to-montreal-1954</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:38-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0512_1954_team.png?v=1782405878</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn Dodgers option LF Sandy Amoros to Montreal (1954)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1954, Brooklyn Dodgers option LF Sandy Amoros to Montreal</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-9-los-angeles-angels-don-sutton-298-throws-a-two-hit-shutout-beating-tom-seaver-306-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:39-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0609_1986_team.png?v=1782405879</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Los Angeles Angels History: Don Sutton (298) throws a two-hit shutout, beating Tom Seaver (306) and the White Sox 3-0. The starters have the highest combined  (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1986, Don Sutton (298) throws a two-hit shutout, beating Tom Seaver (306) and the White Sox 3-0. The starters have the highest combined </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-1-houston-astros-astros-deal-pitcher-ken-forsch-to-the-angels-for-shortstop-dickie-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0401_1981_forsch.png?v=1782405880</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 1 in Houston Astros History: Astros deal pitcher Ken Forsch to the Angels for shortstop Dickie Thon . The versatile righthander compiled a (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Forsch, 1981, Astros deal pitcher Ken Forsch to the Angels for shortstop Dickie Thon . The versatile righthander compiled a</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-12-dodgers-jackie-robinson-after-a-game-may-12-1955-1955</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:42-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0512_1955_team.png?v=1782405882</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson after a game, May 12, 1955. (1955)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1955, Jackie Robinson after a game, May 12, 1955.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-14-los-angeles-angels-nolan-ryan-fans-19-in-13-inning-start-vs-red-sox-1974</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:43-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0614_1974_team.png?v=1782405883</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 14 in Los Angeles Angels History: Nolan Ryan fans 19 in 13 inning start vs Red Sox (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1974, Nolan Ryan fans 19 in 13 inning start vs Red Sox</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-1-houston-astros-many-considered-drayton-mclane-a-fool-for-hiring-broadcaster-larry</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:45-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0401_1997_dierker.png?v=1782405885</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 1 in Houston Astros History: Many considered Drayton McLane a fool for hiring broadcaster Larry Dierker as his manager, replacing Terry (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Larry Dierker, 1997, Many considered Drayton McLane a fool for hiring broadcaster Larry Dierker as his manager, replacing Terry</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-12-dodgers-bob-gibson-becomes-the-seventh-pitcher-in-national-league-history-to-strike</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0512_1969_team.png?v=1782405887</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Dodgers History: Bob Gibson becomes the seventh pitcher in National League history to strike out the side on nine pitches. (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1969, Bob Gibson becomes the seventh pitcher in National League history to strike out the side on nine pitches.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/new-york-yankees-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T14:10:37-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-MLB-NYY_692b25bd-5380-4e00-870a-115c15fcd4f8.jpg?v=1782411037</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the New York Yankees</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-16-los-angeles-angels-rod-carew-and-tony-oliva-complete-two-double-steals-on-two-cons</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 16 in Los Angeles Angels History: Rod Carew and Tony Oliva complete two double steals on two consecutive pitches (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1969, Rod Carew and Tony Oliva complete two double steals on two consecutive pitches</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-1-houston-astros-former-n-l-mvp-jeff-kent-homers-in-his-first-at-bat-as-a-houston-as</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:49-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0401_2003_kent.png?v=1782405889</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 1 in Houston Astros History: Former N.L. MVP Jeff Kent homers in his first at bat as a Houston Astro, leading a 10-4 mauling of the (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Kent, 2003, Former N.L. MVP Jeff Kent homers in his first at bat as a Houston Astro, leading a 10-4 mauling of the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-12-dodgers-giancarlo-stanton-s-homer-goes-down-as-the-third-longest-shot-ever-hit-at-d</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0512_2015_team.png?v=1782405891</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Dodgers History: Giancarlo Stanton’s homer goes down as the third-longest shot ever hit at Dodger Stadium (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2015, Giancarlo Stanton’s homer goes down as the third-longest shot ever hit at Dodger Stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-17-los-angeles-angels-ron-guidry-sets-strikeout-mark-for-left-hander-with-18-1978</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:52-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0617_1978_team.png?v=1782405892</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Los Angeles Angels History: Ron Guidry sets strikeout mark for left hander with 18 (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1978, Ron Guidry sets strikeout mark for left hander with 18</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-1-houston-astros-astros-open-the-season-with-an-8-1-drubbing-of-oakland-zack-greinke</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0401_2021_team.png?v=1782405893</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 1 in Houston Astros History: Astros open the season with an 8-1 drubbing of Oakland. Zack Greinke tosses six shutout innings. Michael (2021)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2021, Astros open the season with an 8-1 drubbing of Oakland. Zack Greinke tosses six shutout innings. Michael</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-13-dodgers-giants-set-record-with-50-total-bases-in-a-16-9-rout-of-the-dodgers-1958</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0513_1958_team.png?v=1782405896</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Dodgers History: Giants set record with 50 Total bases in a 16-9 rout of the Dodgers (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1958, Giants set record with 50 Total bases in a 16-9 rout of the Dodgers</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-17-los-angeles-angels-sparky-gets-first-tiger-win-1979</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:57-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0617_1979_team.png?v=1782405897</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Los Angeles Angels History: Sparky gets first Tiger Win (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1979, Sparky gets first Tiger Win</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-1-houston-astros-pitcher-bo-belinsky-is-sold-to-the-chicago-white-sox-having-already</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:44:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0401_1968_belinsky.png?v=1782405898</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 1 in Houston Astros History: Pitcher Bo Belinsky is sold to the Chicago White Sox. Having already left spring training to get engaged to (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bo Belinsky, 1968, Pitcher Bo Belinsky is sold to the Chicago White Sox. Having already left spring training to get engaged to</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-13-dodgers-teammates-willie-mays-and-daryl-spencer-each-have-four-extra-base-hits-as-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:01-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0513_1958_team_b0892c33-d548-4135-ac99-cac9510065ef.png?v=1782405901</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Dodgers History: Teammates Willie Mays and Daryl Spencer each have four extra-base hits as San Francisco beats the Dodgers in Los Angeles, 16 – 9.  (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1958, Teammates Willie Mays and Daryl Spencer each have four extra-base hits as San Francisco beats the Dodgers in Los Angeles, 16 – 9. </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-18-los-angeles-angels-don-sutton-wins-his-300th-career-game-1986</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:01-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0618_1986_team.png?v=1782405901</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Los Angeles Angels History: Don Sutton wins his 300th career game (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1986, Don Sutton wins his 300th career game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-2-houston-astros-dome-fans-are-treated-to-a-15-inning-exhibition-tripleheader-betwee</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0402_1971_team.png?v=1782405902</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 2 in Houston Astros History: Dome fans are treated to a 15-inning exhibition &quot;tripleheader&quot; between the Astros, Yankees and Twins. Houston (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1971, Dome fans are treated to a 15-inning exhibition &quot;tripleheader&quot; between the Astros, Yankees and Twins. Houston</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-20-los-angeles-angels-freddie-patek-of-the-california-angels-slugs-three-home-runs-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0620_1980_team.png?v=1782405905</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Los Angeles Angels History: Freddie Patek of the California Angels slugs three home runs in a game at Fenway Park (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1980, Freddie Patek of the California Angels slugs three home runs in a game at Fenway Park</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-13-dodgers-a-barrage-of-racial-slurs-is-directed-at-jackie-robinson-by-the-cincinnati</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0513_1947_team.png?v=1782405905</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Dodgers History: A barrage of racial slurs is directed at Jackie Robinson by the Cincinnati fans at Crosley Field Brooklyn shortstop Pee Wee Reese, (1947)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1947, A barrage of racial slurs is directed at Jackie Robinson by the Cincinnati fans at Crosley Field Brooklyn shortstop Pee Wee Reese,</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-2-houston-astros-colt-45s-trade-outfielder-manny-mota-to-pittsburgh-for-outfielder-h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0402_1963_goss.png?v=1782405908</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 2 in Houston Astros History: Colt .45s trade outfielder Manny Mota to Pittsburgh for outfielder Howie Goss , who lasts one season. Mota (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Howie Goss, 1963, Colt .45s trade outfielder Manny Mota to Pittsburgh for outfielder Howie Goss , who lasts one season. Mota</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/chicago-bulls-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:46:59-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/SEPT25-68-TEMPLATE.psd_6_e843ec95-cbc4-483a-808f-574b99af2c48.png?v=1782409619</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Chicago Bulls</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-20-los-angeles-angels-cy-acosta-of-the-chicago-white-sox-becomes-the-first-american-l</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0620_1973_team.png?v=1782405909</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Los Angeles Angels History: Cy Acosta of the Chicago White Sox becomes the first American League pitcher to bat in a game since the designated hitter (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1973, Cy Acosta of the Chicago White Sox becomes the first American League pitcher to bat in a game since the designated hitter</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-14-dodgers-hack-wilson-pounds-a-9th-inning-pinch-grand-slam-the-first-in-brooklyn-dodg</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0514_1933_team.png?v=1782405910</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 14 in Dodgers History: Hack Wilson pounds a 9th-inning pinch-grand slam the first in Brooklyn Dodgers history (1933)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1933, Hack Wilson pounds a 9th-inning pinch-grand slam the first in Brooklyn Dodgers history</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-2-houston-astros-nolan-ryan-pitches-in-the-dome-for-the-last-time-a-4-3-exhibition-l</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0402_1993_ryan.png?v=1782405912</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 2 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan pitches in the Dome for the last time, a 4-3 exhibition loss for his Texas Rangers. A packed house (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1993, Nolan Ryan pitches in the Dome for the last time, a 4-3 exhibition loss for his Texas Rangers. A packed house</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-21-los-angeles-angels-tanana-whiffs-17-rangers-1975</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0621_1975_team.png?v=1782405914</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Los Angeles Angels History: Tanana whiffs 17 Rangers (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1975, Tanana whiffs 17 Rangers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-14-dodgers-dave-kingman-of-the-chicago-cubs-hits-three-home-runs-vs-dodgers-1978</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0514_1978_team.png?v=1782405914</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 14 in Dodgers History: Dave Kingman of the Chicago Cubs hits three home runs vs Dodgers (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1978, Dave Kingman of the Chicago Cubs hits three home runs vs Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-2-houston-astros-houston-bunches-six-hits-off-greg-maddux-in-the-third-inning-and-ho</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:17-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0402_1997_bell.png?v=1782405917</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 2 in Houston Astros History: Houston bunches six hits off Greg Maddux in the third inning and holds on for a 4-3 victory. Derek Bell &apos;s (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Derek Bell, 1997, Houston bunches six hits off Greg Maddux in the third inning and holds on for a 4-3 victory. Derek Bell &apos;s</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-24-los-angeles-angels-rick-reichardt-becomes-the-biggest-bonus-baby-1964</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0624_1964_team.png?v=1782405918</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Los Angeles Angels History: Rick Reichardt becomes the biggest “bonus baby” (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1964, Rick Reichardt becomes the biggest “bonus baby”</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-14-dodgers-fernando-valenzuela-starts-off-8-0-1981</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0514_1981_team.png?v=1782405918</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 14 in Dodgers History: Fernando Valenzuela starts off 8-0 (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1981, Fernando Valenzuela starts off 8-0</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-2-houston-astros-craig-biggio-singles-home-the-tying-and-winning-runs-in-the-bottom</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0402_2003_biggio.png?v=1782405921</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 2 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio singles home the tying and winning runs in the bottom of the ninth, completing a five-run rally (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 2003, Craig Biggio singles home the tying and winning runs in the bottom of the ninth, completing a five-run rally</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-24-los-angeles-angels-don-sutton-notches-his-3000-strikeout-1983</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0624_1983_team.png?v=1782405922</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Los Angeles Angels History: Don Sutton Notches his 3000 strikeout (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1983, Don Sutton Notches his 3000 strikeout</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-14-dodgers-for-the-first-time-since-1914-the-dodgers-are-defeated-after-allowing-just</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:23-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0514_2011_team.png?v=1782405923</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 14 in Dodgers History: For the first time since 1914, the Dodgers are defeated after allowing just one hit, losing to the visiting Diamondbacks,1-0. Chad (2011)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2011, For the first time since 1914, the Dodgers are defeated after allowing just one hit, losing to the visiting Diamondbacks,1-0. Chad</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/montreal-canadiens-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:50:47-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/0001-6941677080543288743_268f7cd4-6398-4450-b7a8-1606d3b7e0ec.png?v=1782409847</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Montreal Canadiens</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-3-houston-astros-the-rusty-staub-trade-with-montreal-is-finally-settled-when-the-ast</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0403_1969_staub.png?v=1782405926</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 3 in Houston Astros History: The Rusty Staub trade with Montreal is finally settled when the Astros accept pitchers Skip Guinn and Jack (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rusty Staub, 1969, The Rusty Staub trade with Montreal is finally settled when the Astros accept pitchers Skip Guinn and Jack</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-24-los-angeles-angels-dave-winfield-hits-for-cycle-and-becomes-the-oldest-player-to-c</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0624_1991_team.png?v=1782405926</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Los Angeles Angels History: Dave Winfield hits for cycle and becomes the oldest player to collect five hits in a game (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1991, Dave Winfield hits for cycle and becomes the oldest player to collect five hits in a game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-15-dodgers-boston-s-vern-bickford-stops-the-dodgers-4-0-allowing-just-four-singles-one</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:28-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0515_1949_team.png?v=1782405928</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 15 in Dodgers History: Boston’s Vern Bickford stops the Dodgers, 4 – 0, allowing just four singles. One is by Gil Hodges, extending his hitting streak to (1949)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1949, Boston’s Vern Bickford stops the Dodgers, 4 – 0, allowing just four singles. One is by Gil Hodges, extending his hitting streak to</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-26-los-angeles-angels-marty-pattin-and-steve-mingori-combine-on-a-one-hit-shutout-bea</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-26T09:00:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0626_1976_team.png?v=1782405931</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 26 in Los Angeles Angels History: Marty Pattin and Steve Mingori combine on a one-hit shutout beating Nolan Ryan 3-0 (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1976, Marty Pattin and Steve Mingori combine on a one-hit shutout beating Nolan Ryan 3-0</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-3-houston-astros-doug-rader-becomes-the-first-to-reach-the-dome-s-gold-upper-reserve</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0403_1970_rader.png?v=1782405931</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 3 in Houston Astros History: Doug Rader becomes the first to reach the Dome&apos;s gold (upper reserved) seats with a home run off Stan Bahnsen (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Rader, 1970, Doug Rader becomes the first to reach the Dome&apos;s gold (upper reserved) seats with a home run off Stan Bahnsen</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-16-dodgers-jackie-robinson-of-the-brooklyn-dodgers-and-andy-pafko-compare-fists-with-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:32-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0516_1951_team.png?v=1782405932</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 16 in Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Andy Pafko compare fists with the Heavyweight Champion, Ezzard Charles (1951)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1951, Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Andy Pafko compare fists with the Heavyweight Champion, Ezzard Charles</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-27-los-angeles-angels-nolan-ryan-triple-delivers-a-win-1972</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-27T09:00:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0627_1972_team.png?v=1782405935</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 27 in Los Angeles Angels History: Nolan Ryan Triple Delivers a Win (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1972, Nolan Ryan Triple Delivers a Win</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-3-houston-astros-craig-biggio-returns-from-knee-surgery-in-style-with-the-first-five</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0403_2001_biggio.png?v=1782405935</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 3 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio returns from knee surgery in style with the first five-hit game of his career during an 11-3 (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 2001, Craig Biggio returns from knee surgery in style with the first five-hit game of his career during an 11-3</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-16-dodgers-steve-carlton-lifts-a-grand-slam-off-fernando-valenzuela-to-lead-the-philli</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0516_1984_team.png?v=1782405937</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 16 in Dodgers History: Steve Carlton lifts a grand slam off Fernando Valenzuela to lead the Phillies to a 7 – 2 win over the Dodgers. (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1984, Steve Carlton lifts a grand slam off Fernando Valenzuela to lead the Phillies to a 7 – 2 win over the Dodgers.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-28-los-angeles-angels-mvp-dick-allen-breaks-his-leg-after-he-collides-with-mike-epste</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-28T09:00:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0628_1973_team.png?v=1782405939</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 28 in Los Angeles Angels History: MVP Dick Allen breaks his leg after he collides with Mike Epstein (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1973, MVP Dick Allen breaks his leg after he collides with Mike Epstein</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-3-houston-astros-an-exhibition-game-with-the-texas-rangers-in-tulsa-ok-is-halted-whe</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 3 in Houston Astros History: An exhibition game with the Texas Rangers in Tulsa, OK, is halted when a part of the stand collapses (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1977, An exhibition game with the Texas Rangers in Tulsa, OK, is halted when a part of the stand collapses</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-17-dodgers-hank-greenberg-encourages-jackie-robinson-1947</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0517_1947_team.png?v=1782405941</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 17 in Dodgers History: Hank Greenberg encourages Jackie Robinson (1947)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1947, Hank Greenberg encourages Jackie Robinson</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/june-28-los-angeles-angels-phil-niekro-of-the-cleveland-indians-and-don-sutton-of-the-cali</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-28T09:00:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0628_1986_team.png?v=1782405943</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 28 in Los Angeles Angels History: Phil Niekro of the Cleveland Indians and Don Sutton of the California Angels become the first 300-game winners to face each other  (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1986, Phil Niekro of the Cleveland Indians and Don Sutton of the California Angels become the first 300-game winners to face each other </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-3-houston-astros-it-s-not-in-colorado-but-the-astros-club-the-rockies-as-if-it-was-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:45-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0403_1998_bell.png?v=1782405945</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 3 in Houston Astros History: It&apos;s not in Colorado, but the Astros club the Rockies as if it was, 15-2. Derek Bell , now hitting in front (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Derek Bell, 1998, It&apos;s not in Colorado, but the Astros club the Rockies as if it was, 15-2. Derek Bell , now hitting in front</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-19-dodgers-stan-musial-breaks-honus-wagner-s-record-for-most-hits-in-national-league-h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0519_1962_team.png?v=1782405947</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 19 in Dodgers History: Stan Musial breaks Honus Wagner’s record for most hits in National League history (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1962, Stan Musial breaks Honus Wagner’s record for most hits in National League history</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/july-3-los-angeles-angels-clyde-wright-pitches-a-no-hitter-after-being-inducted-into-the-n</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-03T09:00:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0703_1970_team.png?v=1782405948</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 3 in Los Angeles Angels History: Clyde Wright pitches a no-hitter after being inducted into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1970, Clyde Wright pitches a no-hitter after being inducted into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-4-houston-astros-mitch-williams-walks-the-bases-full-then-surrenders-two-12th-inning</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0404_1994_williams.png?v=1782405949</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 4 in Houston Astros History: Mitch Williams walks the bases full then surrenders two 12th-inning runs in the season opener against (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mitch Williams, 1994, Mitch Williams walks the bases full then surrenders two 12th-inning runs in the season opener against</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-21-dodgers-dodgers-plate-19-straight-batters-off-the-reds-1952</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0521_1952_team.png?v=1782405951</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 21 in Dodgers History: Dodgers plate 19 straight batters off the Reds (1952)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1952, Dodgers plate 19 straight batters off the Reds</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/july-8-los-angeles-angels-bud-black-of-the-cleveland-indians-epitomizes-the-phrase-wild-le</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-08T09:00:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0708_1988_team.png?v=1782405952</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 8 in Los Angeles Angels History: Bud Black of the Cleveland Indians epitomizes the phrase “wild left-hander” when he hits three California Angels batters with pitc (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1988, Bud Black of the Cleveland Indians epitomizes the phrase “wild left-hander” when he hits three California Angels batters with pitc</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-4-houston-astros-brad-ausmus-slugs-a-grand-slam-homer-in-the-first-inning-and-a-solo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0404_2003_ausmus.png?v=1782405954</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 4 in Houston Astros History: Brad Ausmus slugs a grand slam homer in the first inning and a solo shot in the 12th to carry the Astros over (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Brad Ausmus, 2003, Brad Ausmus slugs a grand slam homer in the first inning and a solo shot in the 12th to carry the Astros over</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-22-dodgers-brooklyn-s-don-newcombe-makes-his-first-major-league-start-a-dandy-shutting</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:55-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0522_1949_team.png?v=1782405955</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 22 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn’s Don Newcombe makes his first major league start a dandy, shutting out the Reds, 3 – 0, in Cincinnati. It’s the first sh (1949)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1949, Brooklyn’s Don Newcombe makes his first major league start a dandy, shutting out the Reds, 3 – 0, in Cincinnati. It’s the first sh</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/july-9-los-angeles-angels-vida-blue-of-the-oakland-a-s-strikes-out-17-california-angels-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-09T09:00:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0709_1971_team.png?v=1782405958</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 9 in Los Angeles Angels History: Vida Blue of the Oakland A’s strikes out 17 California Angels in 11 innings (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1971, Vida Blue of the Oakland A’s strikes out 17 California Angels in 11 innings</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-4-houston-astros-a-tornado-rips-through-the-astros-spring-training-home-in-cocoa-fl</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:45:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0404_1966_team.png?v=1782405958</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 4 in Houston Astros History: A tornado rips through the Astros&apos; spring training home in Cocoa, FL. Three light towers are toppled, one (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1966, A tornado rips through the Astros&apos; spring training home in Cocoa, FL. Three light towers are toppled, one</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-22-dodgers-los-angeles-s-don-drysdale-beats-the-mets-7-3-despite-duke-sniders-homerun</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:00-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0522_1963_team.png?v=1782405960</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 22 in Dodgers History: Los Angeles’s Don Drysdale beats the Mets, 7 – 3 despite Duke Sniders homerun vs his former teammates (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1963, Los Angeles’s Don Drysdale beats the Mets, 7 – 3 despite Duke Sniders homerun vs his former teammates</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/july-10-los-angeles-angels-oil-can-boyd-11-6-flies-into-a-rage-after-learning-that-he-has</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-10T09:00:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0710_1986_team.png?v=1782405962</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 10 in Los Angeles Angels History: Oil Can Boyd (11-6) flies into a rage after learning that he has been left off the American League All-Star team and storms out of (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1986, Oil Can Boyd (11-6) flies into a rage after learning that he has been left off the American League All-Star team and storms out of</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-4-houston-astros-houston-bombs-the-rangers-in-a-16-6-exhibition-win-in-oklahoma-city</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0404_1977_crawford.png?v=1782405963</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 4 in Houston Astros History: Houston bombs the Rangers in a 16-6 exhibition win in Oklahoma City. Willie Crawford drives in five runs but (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Willie Crawford, 1977, Houston bombs the Rangers in a 16-6 exhibition win in Oklahoma City. Willie Crawford drives in five runs but</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-22-dodgers-pedro-guerrero-throws-his-bat-at-david-cone-after-being-hit-by-a-pitch-in-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0522_1988_team.png?v=1782405964</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 22 in Dodgers History: Pedro Guerrero throws his bat at David Cone after being hit by a pitch in the Dodgers’ 5 – 2 loss to the Mets. He will be suspende (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1988, Pedro Guerrero throws his bat at David Cone after being hit by a pitch in the Dodgers’ 5 – 2 loss to the Mets. He will be suspende</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/july-15-los-angeles-angels-nolan-ryan-pitches-his-second-no-hitter-of-the-season-1973</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-15T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0715_1973_team.png?v=1782405967</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 15 in Los Angeles Angels History: Nolan Ryan pitches his second no-hitter of the season (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1973, Nolan Ryan pitches his second no-hitter of the season</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-4-houston-astros-j-r-richard-tosses-one-inning-in-an-exhibition-game-against-toronto</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0404_1982_richard.png?v=1782405967</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 4 in Houston Astros History: J.R. Richard tosses one inning in an exhibition game against Toronto. It would be his last appearance as an (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: J.R. Richard, 1982, J.R. Richard tosses one inning in an exhibition game against Toronto. It would be his last appearance as an</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-23-dodgers-in-a-rematch-against-steve-carlton-who-hit-a-grand-slam-off-him-on-may-16th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0523_1984_team.png?v=1782405970</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 23 in Dodgers History: In a rematch against Steve Carlton‚ who hit a grand slam off him on May 16th‚ Fernando Valenzuela strikes out 15 Phillies while pi (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1984, In a rematch against Steve Carlton‚ who hit a grand slam off him on May 16th‚ Fernando Valenzuela strikes out 15 Phillies while pi</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/july-15-los-angeles-angels-before-41-411-in-detroit-california-angels-ace-nolan-ryan-hurls</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-15T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0715_1973_team_81caab1a-59a6-4e03-80aa-2457d84a9226.png?v=1782405972</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 15 in Los Angeles Angels History: Before 41,411 in Detroit, California Angels ace Nolan Ryan hurls his second no-hitter of the season in taming the Detroit Tigers,  (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1973, Before 41,411 in Detroit, California Angels ace Nolan Ryan hurls his second no-hitter of the season in taming the Detroit Tigers, </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-5-houston-astros-craig-biggio-adds-to-his-illustrious-credentials-in-a-6-5-triumph-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0405_2006_biggio.png?v=1782405973</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 5 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio adds to his illustrious credentials in a 6-5 triumph over the Marlins. His first-inning double (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 2006, Craig Biggio adds to his illustrious credentials in a 6-5 triumph over the Marlins. His first-inning double</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-24-dodgers-carl-furillio-hits-the-first-pinch-hit-homerun-in-first-inning-1947</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0524_1947_team.png?v=1782405975</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Dodgers History: Carl Furillio hits the first pinch hit homerun in first inning (1947)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1947, Carl Furillio hits the first pinch hit homerun in first inning</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/july-18-los-angeles-angels-donnie-moore-commits-suicide-by-shooting-himself-1989</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-18T09:00:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0718_1989_team.png?v=1782405976</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 18 in Los Angeles Angels History: Donnie Moore commits suicide by shooting himself (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1989, Donnie Moore commits suicide by shooting himself</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-5-houston-astros-down-a-run-in-the-bottom-of-the-13th-george-springer-swats-a-walk-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0405_2017_team.png?v=1782405978</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 5 in Houston Astros History: Down a run in the bottom of the 13th, George Springer swats a walk-off three-run homer to stun the Mariners (2017)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2017, Down a run in the bottom of the 13th, George Springer swats a walk-off three-run homer to stun the Mariners</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-24-dodgers-the-new-york-mets-defeat-the-los-angeles-dodgers-7-3-in-19-innings-at-dodge</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:20-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0524_1973_team.png?v=1782405980</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Dodgers History: The New York Mets defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 7 – 3, in 19 innings at Dodger Stadium (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1973, The New York Mets defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers, 7 – 3, in 19 innings at Dodger Stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/july-20-los-angeles-angels-hank-aaron-blasts-the-final-home-run-of-his-legendary-career-19</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-20T09:00:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0720_1976_team.png?v=1782405981</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 20 in Los Angeles Angels History: Hank Aaron blasts the final home run of his legendary career (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1976, Hank Aaron blasts the final home run of his legendary career</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-5-houston-astros-the-astros-host-an-exhibition-game-at-the-louisiana-superdome-a-12</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:24-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0405_1976_johnson.png?v=1782405984</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 5 in Houston Astros History: The Astros host an exhibition game at the Louisiana Superdome, a 12-5 win over Minnesota, before just over (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cliff Johnson, 1976, The Astros host an exhibition game at the Louisiana Superdome, a 12-5 win over Minnesota, before just over</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-24-dodgers-pittsburgh-tops-the-dodgers-9-3-jay-johnstone-breaks-an-0-for-21-slump-by-l</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 24 in Dodgers History: Pittsburgh tops the Dodgers, 9 – 3. Jay Johnstone breaks an 0 for 21 slump by lining a pinch double for Los Angeles‚ but when he r (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1982, Pittsburgh tops the Dodgers, 9 – 3. Jay Johnstone breaks an 0 for 21 slump by lining a pinch double for Los Angeles‚ but when he r</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/july-22-los-angeles-angels-lew-burdette-earned-his-200th-career-victory-1966</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-22T09:00:05-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0722_1966_team.png?v=1782405988</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 22 in Los Angeles Angels History: Lew Burdette earned his 200th career victory (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1966, Lew Burdette earned his 200th career victory</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-5-houston-astros-kevin-bass-two-run-single-keys-a-five-run-eighth-inning-rally-to-gr</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0405_1988_bass.png?v=1782405990</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 5 in Houston Astros History: Kevin Bass &apos; two-run single keys a five-run eighth-inning rally to grab a 6-3 Opening Day win against San (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Kevin Bass, 1988, Kevin Bass &apos; two-run single keys a five-run eighth-inning rally to grab a 6-3 Opening Day win against San</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-27-dodgers-new-york-giants-pitcher-red-ames-steals-home-in-the-5th-inning-of-a-6-2-vic</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:30-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 27 in Dodgers History: New York Giants pitcher Red Ames steals home in the 5th inning of a 6 – 2 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers. (1912)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1912, New York Giants pitcher Red Ames steals home in the 5th inning of a 6 – 2 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/july-23-los-angeles-angels-boston-red-sox-waive-first-baseman-bill-buckner-1987</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-23T09:00:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0723_1987_team.png?v=1782405993</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 23 in Los Angeles Angels History: Boston Red Sox waive first baseman Bill Buckner (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1987, Boston Red Sox waive first baseman Bill Buckner</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-5-houston-astros-astros-greet-darryl-kile-with-five-runs-in-the-second-inning-on-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:36-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0405_1998_kile.png?v=1782405996</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 5 in Houston Astros History: Astros greet Darryl Kile with five runs in the second inning, on their way to a 6-2 win over Colorado (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Darryl Kile, 1998, Astros greet Darryl Kile with five runs in the second inning, on their way to a 6-2 win over Colorado</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-28-dodgers-dale-long-sets-the-homerun-record-by-connecting-in-his-8th-straight-game-19</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0528_1956_team.png?v=1782405996</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 28 in Dodgers History: Dale Long sets the homerun record by connecting in his 8th straight game (1956)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1956, Dale Long sets the homerun record by connecting in his 8th straight game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/july-24-los-angeles-angels-ivan-rodriguez-breaks-his-thumb-when-it-is-struck-by-mo-vaughn</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-24T09:00:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0724_2000_team.png?v=1782405998</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 24 in Los Angeles Angels History: Ivan Rodriguez breaks his thumb when it is struck by Mo Vaughn’s bat swinging on a third strike when the American League MVP attem (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 2000, Ivan Rodriguez breaks his thumb when it is struck by Mo Vaughn’s bat swinging on a third strike when the American League MVP attem</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-6-houston-astros-for-35-000-the-astros-purchase-joe-niekro-from-the-braves-niekro-wo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:41-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0406_1975_niekro.png?v=1782406001</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 6 in Houston Astros History: For $35,000, the Astros purchase Joe Niekro from the Braves. Niekro would win 144 games for Houston and (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Niekro, 1975, For $35,000, the Astros purchase Joe Niekro from the Braves. Niekro would win 144 games for Houston and</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-28-dodgers-with-a-unanimous-vote-national-league-owners-grant-permission-to-both-the-d</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:41-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0528_1957_team.png?v=1782406001</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 28 in Dodgers History: With a unanimous vote, National League owners grant permission to both the Dodgers and Giants to relocate their clubs to the West  (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1957, With a unanimous vote, National League owners grant permission to both the Dodgers and Giants to relocate their clubs to the West </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/july-28-los-angeles-angels-bill-buckner-signs-with-angels-1987</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-28T09:00:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0728_1987_team.png?v=1782406002</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 28 in Los Angeles Angels History: Bill Buckner signs with Angels (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1987, Bill Buckner signs with Angels</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-29-dodgers-dodgers-p-don-newcombe-beats-the-pirates-10-1-and-blanks-dale-long-in-4-at</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:45-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0529_1956_team.png?v=1782406005</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 29 in Dodgers History: Dodgers P Don Newcombe beats the Pirates, 10 – 1, and blanks Dale Long in 4 at-bats‚ stopping his home run streak. Newk has a thre (1956)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1956, Dodgers P Don Newcombe beats the Pirates, 10 – 1, and blanks Dale Long in 4 at-bats‚ stopping his home run streak. Newk has a thre</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-6-houston-astros-the-traditional-opening-day-in-cincinnati-is-an-11-9-loss-to-the-re</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:45-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0406_1978_team.png?v=1782406005</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 6 in Houston Astros History: The traditional Opening Day in Cincinnati is an 11-9 loss to the Reds. Terry Puhl begins the season with a (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1978, The traditional Opening Day in Cincinnati is an 11-9 loss to the Reds. Terry Puhl begins the season with a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/july-28-los-angeles-angels-kenny-rogers-of-the-texas-rangers-throws-a-perfect-game-against</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-28T09:00:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0728_1994_team.png?v=1782406009</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 28 in Los Angeles Angels History: Kenny Rogers of the Texas Rangers throws a perfect game against the California Angels (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1994, Kenny Rogers of the Texas Rangers throws a perfect game against the California Angels</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-29-dodgers-the-brooklyn-team-is-notified-by-a-brooklyn-building-inspector-that-the-cen</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0529_1900_team.png?v=1782406010</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 29 in Dodgers History: The Brooklyn team is notified by a Brooklyn building inspector that the center field bleachers at Washington Park are unsafe. They (1900)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1900, The Brooklyn team is notified by a Brooklyn building inspector that the center field bleachers at Washington Park are unsafe. They</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-6-houston-astros-jose-cruz-homers-off-the-dodgers-orel-hershiser-to-lead-the-defendi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:50-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0406_1987_cruz.png?v=1782406010</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 6 in Houston Astros History: Jose Cruz homers off the Dodgers&apos; Orel Hershiser to lead the defending N.L. West champion Astros to a 4-3 (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jose Cruz, 1987, Jose Cruz homers off the Dodgers&apos; Orel Hershiser to lead the defending N.L. West champion Astros to a 4-3</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/july-31-los-angeles-angels-the-molina-brothers-bengie-and-jose-both-homer-off-randy-johnso</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-31T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0731_2005_team.png?v=1782406013</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 31 in Los Angeles Angels History: The Molina brothers, Bengie and Jose, both homer off Randy Johnson becoming the 10th pair of sidlings to homer in same game (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 2005, The Molina brothers, Bengie and Jose, both homer off Randy Johnson becoming the 10th pair of sidlings to homer in same game</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-30-dodgers-rooklyn-dodgers-pitcher-don-newcombe-hits-two-home-runs-in-a-10-8-victory-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:54-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0530_1955_team.png?v=1782406014</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Dodgers History: rooklyn Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe hits two home runs in a 10-8 victory (1955)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1955, rooklyn Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe hits two home runs in a 10-8 victory</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-6-houston-astros-cesar-cedeno-doubles-home-tommy-helms-with-the-winning-run-in-the-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0406_1973_cedeno.png?v=1782406014</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 6 in Houston Astros History: Cesar Cedeno doubles home Tommy Helms with the winning run in the 13th for a 2-1 Opening Day triumph in (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cesar Cedeno, 1973, Cesar Cedeno doubles home Tommy Helms with the winning run in the 13th for a 2-1 Opening Day triumph in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/august-4-los-angeles-angels-rod-carew-collects-his-3000th-hit-1985</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-04T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0804_1985_team.png?v=1782406018</image:loc>
      <image:title>August 4 in Los Angeles Angels History: ROD CAREW COLLECTS HIS 3000TH HIT (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1985, ROD CAREW COLLECTS HIS 3000TH HIT</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-30-dodgers-maury-wills-homers-from-both-sides-of-the-plate-1962</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 30 in Dodgers History: Maury Wills homers from both sides of the plate (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1962, Maury Wills homers from both sides of the plate</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-6-houston-astros-the-astros-begin-their-final-campaign-in-the-astrodome-by-defeating</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:46:59-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0406_1999_reynolds.png?v=1782406019</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 6 in Houston Astros History: The Astros begin their final campaign in the Astrodome by defeating the Cubs, 4-2. Shane Reynolds is the (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Shane Reynolds, 1999, The Astros begin their final campaign in the Astrodome by defeating the Cubs, 4-2. Shane Reynolds is the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/august-10-los-angeles-angels-george-scott-misses-homerun-on-blown-call-1977</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-10T09:00:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0810_1977_team.png?v=1782406022</image:loc>
      <image:title>August 10 in Los Angeles Angels History: George Scott misses homerun on blown call (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1977, George Scott misses homerun on blown call</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-30-dodgers-barry-bonds-debut-1986</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0530_1986_team.png?v=1782406023</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Dodgers History: Barry Bonds Debut (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1986, Barry Bonds Debut</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-7-houston-astros-setting-the-baseball-fashion-world-on-its-ear-the-astros-introduce</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0407_1975_cruz.png?v=1782406023</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 7 in Houston Astros History: Setting the baseball fashion world on its ear, the Astros introduce the rainbow uniform to major league (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jose Cruz, 1975, Setting the baseball fashion world on its ear, the Astros introduce the rainbow uniform to major league</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/august-14-los-angeles-angels-mark-mcgwire-hits-his-39th-home-run-setting-a-record-for-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-14T09:00:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0814_1987_team.png?v=1782406028</image:loc>
      <image:title>August 14 in Los Angeles Angels History: Mark McGwire hits his 39th home run setting a record for the most home runs by a major league rookie (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1987, Mark McGwire hits his 39th home run setting a record for the most home runs by a major league rookie</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-30-dodgers-glenn-burke-dies-from-aids-at-the-age-of-42-1995</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0530_1995_team.png?v=1782406028</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Dodgers History: Glenn Burke dies from AIDS at the age of 42 (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1995, Glenn Burke dies from AIDS at the age of 42</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-7-houston-astros-ken-forsch-fires-a-no-hitter-blanking-atlanta-6-0-bedridden-two-day</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0407_1979_forsch.png?v=1782406030</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 7 in Houston Astros History: Ken Forsch fires a no-hitter, blanking Atlanta, 6-0 . Bedridden two days before the gem, Forsch needs just (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Forsch, 1979, Ken Forsch fires a no-hitter, blanking Atlanta, 6-0 . Bedridden two days before the gem, Forsch needs just</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/august-18-los-angeles-angels-tony-conigliaro-is-hit-in-the-face-with-a-fastball-thrown-by</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-18T09:00:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0818_1967_team.png?v=1782406032</image:loc>
      <image:title>August 18 in Los Angeles Angels History: Tony Conigliaro is hit in the face with a fastball thrown by California’s Jack Hamilton (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1967, Tony Conigliaro is hit in the face with a fastball thrown by California’s Jack Hamilton</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-30-dodgers-carl-hubbell-faces-the-minimum-27-batters-beating-the-dodgers-1940</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0530_1940_team.png?v=1782406034</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Dodgers History: Carl Hubbell Faces the minimum 27 batters beating the Dodgers (1940)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1940, Carl Hubbell Faces the minimum 27 batters beating the Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-7-houston-astros-enron-field-s-first-regular-season-opener-goes-much-the-same-way-as</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0407_2000_biggio.png?v=1782406035</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 7 in Houston Astros History: Enron Field&apos;s first regular-season opener goes much the same way as the Astrodome - a 4-1 loss to (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 2000, Enron Field&apos;s first regular-season opener goes much the same way as the Astrodome - a 4-1 loss to</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/august-26-los-angeles-angels-eddie-murray-ties-baltimore-orioles-team-rbi-record-1985</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-26T09:00:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0826_1985_team.png?v=1782406038</image:loc>
      <image:title>August 26 in Los Angeles Angels History: Eddie Murray ties Baltimore Orioles team RBI record (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1985, Eddie Murray ties Baltimore Orioles team RBI record</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-31-dodgers-carl-hubbell-s-consecutive-game-winning-streak-compiled-over-two-seasons-en</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0531_1937_team.png?v=1782406038</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Dodgers History: Carl Hubbell’s consecutive-game winning streak, compiled over two seasons, ends at 24 when the Dodgers defeat the Giants at the Po (1937)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1937, Carl Hubbell’s consecutive-game winning streak, compiled over two seasons, ends at 24 when the Dodgers defeat the Giants at the Po</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-7-houston-astros-what-retirement-41-year-old-roger-clemens-makes-his-debut-as-an-ast</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:20-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0407_2004_clemens.png?v=1782406040</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 7 in Houston Astros History: What retirement? 41-year-old Roger Clemens makes his debut as an Astro a memorable one, blanking the Giants (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roger Clemens, 2004, What retirement? 41-year-old Roger Clemens makes his debut as an Astro a memorable one, blanking the Giants</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/august-29-los-angeles-angels-thurman-munson-of-the-new-york-yankees-collects-the-only-hit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-29T09:00:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0829_1973_team.png?v=1782406042</image:loc>
      <image:title>August 29 in Los Angeles Angels History: Thurman Munson of the New York Yankees collects the only hit of the game against Nolan Ryan (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1973, Thurman Munson of the New York Yankees collects the only hit of the game against Nolan Ryan</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-31-dodgers-roberto-clemente-s-fifth-career-home-run-off-sandy-koufax-is-a-game-tying-b</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:23-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0531_1964_team.png?v=1782406043</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Dodgers History: Roberto Clemente’s fifth career home run off Sandy Koufax is a game-tying, bases-empty blast of epic proportions (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1964, Roberto Clemente’s fifth career home run off Sandy Koufax is a game-tying, bases-empty blast of epic proportions</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-7-houston-astros-pitcher-larry-dierker-orders-pinch-hitter-norm-miller-to-belt-a-hom</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:25-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0407_1970_dierker.png?v=1782406045</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 7 in Houston Astros History: Pitcher Larry Dierker orders pinch-hitter Norm Miller to belt a homer as he&apos;s leaving the game. Miller (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Larry Dierker, 1970, Pitcher Larry Dierker orders pinch-hitter Norm Miller to belt a homer as he&apos;s leaving the game. Miller</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/september-1-los-angeles-angels-in-his-first-game-back-from-the-dl-after-suffering-a-torn-r</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-01T09:00:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0901_2009_team.png?v=1782406047</image:loc>
      <image:title>September 1 in Los Angeles Angels History: In his first game back from the DL after suffering a torn right testicle Adrian Beltre hears the The Nutcracker Suite when he step (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 2009, In his first game back from the DL after suffering a torn right testicle Adrian Beltre hears the The Nutcracker Suite when he step</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/may-31-dodgers-don-drysdale-appears-to-end-when-he-hits-dick-dietz-with-a-bases-loaded-pit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0531_1968_team.png?v=1782406047</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Dodgers History: Don Drysdale appears to end when he hits Dick Dietz with a bases-loaded pitch in the ninth inning (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1968, Don Drysdale appears to end when he hits Dick Dietz with a bases-loaded pitch in the ninth inning</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-8-houston-astros-colts-reliever-jim-umbricht-dies-at-the-age-of-33-from-melanoma-can</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:29-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0408_1964_umbricht.png?v=1782406049</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 8 in Houston Astros History: Colts reliever Jim Umbricht dies at the age of 33 from melanoma cancer. He was the only pitcher with a (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Umbricht, 1964, Colts reliever Jim Umbricht dies at the age of 33 from melanoma cancer. He was the only pitcher with a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/september-8-los-angeles-angels-bert-campaneris-of-the-kansas-city-a-s-becomes-the-first-ma</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-08T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0908_1965_team.png?v=1782406051</image:loc>
      <image:title>September 8 in Los Angeles Angels History: Bert Campaneris of the Kansas City A’s becomes the first major leaguer to play all nine positions in a game (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1965, Bert Campaneris of the Kansas City A’s becomes the first major leaguer to play all nine positions in a game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-1-dodgers-jackie-robinson-slides-home-1949</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0601_1949_team.png?v=1782406053</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 1 in Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson slides home (1949)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1949, Jackie Robinson slides home</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-8-houston-astros-craig-biggio-becomes-the-fourth-player-in-franchise-history-to-hit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0408_2002_biggio.png?v=1782406054</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 8 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio becomes the fourth player in franchise history to hit for the cycle in an 8-4 triumph in (2002)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 2002, Craig Biggio becomes the fourth player in franchise history to hit for the cycle in an 8-4 triumph in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/september-10-los-angeles-angels-california-angels-acquire-future-hall-of-famer-don-sutton</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-10T09:00:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0910_1985_team.png?v=1782406056</image:loc>
      <image:title>September 10 in Los Angeles Angels History: California Angels acquire future Hall of Famer Don Sutton from the Oakland A’s (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1985, California Angels acquire future Hall of Famer Don Sutton from the Oakland A’s</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-1-dodgers-the-sandy-koufax-tryout-1955</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0601_1955_team.png?v=1782406057</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 1 in Dodgers History: The Sandy Koufax Tryout (1955)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1955, The Sandy Koufax Tryout</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-8-houston-astros-roger-clemens-wins-for-the-329th-time-in-his-career-tying-steve-car</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0408_2005_clemens.png?v=1782406058</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 8 in Houston Astros History: Roger Clemens wins for the 329th time in his career - tying Steve Carlton for ninth on the all-time list - (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roger Clemens, 2005, Roger Clemens wins for the 329th time in his career - tying Steve Carlton for ninth on the all-time list -</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/september-11-los-angeles-angels-minnie-minoso-participates-in-his-fourth-major-league-deca</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-11T09:00:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0911_1976_team.png?v=1782406060</image:loc>
      <image:title>September 11 in Los Angeles Angels History: Minnie Minoso participates in his fourth major league decade (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1976, Minnie Minoso participates in his fourth major league decade</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-3-dodgers-stan-musial-hits-the-300th-home-run-1955</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:41-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0603_1955_team.png?v=1782406061</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Dodgers History: Stan Musial hits the 300th home run (1955)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1955, Stan Musial hits the 300th home run</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-8-houston-astros-shortstop-dickie-thon-is-beaned-by-mike-torrez-in-a-3-1-loss-to-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0408_1984_thon.png?v=1782406063</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 8 in Houston Astros History: Shortstop Dickie Thon is beaned by Mike Torrez in a 3-1 loss to the Mets. The fastball broke a bone near (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dickie Thon, 1984, Shortstop Dickie Thon is beaned by Mike Torrez in a 3-1 loss to the Mets. The fastball broke a bone near</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/september-14-los-angeles-angels-ken-griffey-jr-and-ken-griffey-sr-become-the-first-father</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-14T09:00:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0914_1990_team.png?v=1782406064</image:loc>
      <image:title>September 14 in Los Angeles Angels History: Ken Griffey, Jr. and Ken Griffey, Sr. become the first father-and-son combination to hit back-to-back home runs (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1990, Ken Griffey, Jr. and Ken Griffey, Sr. become the first father-and-son combination to hit back-to-back home runs</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-3-dodgers-tom-seaver-strikes-out-14-batters-in-eight-innings-en-route-to-the-mets-5-2</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:46-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0603_1969_team.png?v=1782406066</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Dodgers History: Tom Seaver strikes out 14 batters in eight innings en route to the Mets’ 5-2 win over L.A. at Shea Stadium. The victory, fueled by (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1969, Tom Seaver strikes out 14 batters in eight innings en route to the Mets’ 5-2 win over L.A. at Shea Stadium. The victory, fueled by</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-8-houston-astros-glenn-davis-drills-a-two-run-shot-with-two-outs-in-the-ninth-to-tie</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0408_1988_davis.png?v=1782406068</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 8 in Houston Astros History: Glenn Davis drills a two-run shot with two outs in the ninth to tie Cincinnati then Houston explodes for five (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1988, Glenn Davis drills a two-run shot with two outs in the ninth to tie Cincinnati then Houston explodes for five</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/september-17-los-angeles-angels-reggie-jackson-hits-homerun-number-500-1984</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-17T09:00:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0917_1984_team.png?v=1782406068</image:loc>
      <image:title>September 17 in Los Angeles Angels History: Reggie Jackson hits homerun number 500 (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1984, Reggie Jackson hits homerun number 500</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-3-dodgers-los-angeles-dodgers-play-longest-game-in-franchise-history-against-houston-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0603_1989_hershiser_a8e97c6c-78cc-405a-8ac1-e612bd1aef09.png?v=1782406071</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Dodgers History: Los Angeles Dodgers play longest game in franchise history against Houston Astros (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Orel Hershiser, 1989, Los Angeles Dodgers play longest game in franchise history against Houston Astros</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-9-houston-astros-houston-s-eighth-wonder-of-the-world-opens-its-doors-for-the-first</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0409_1965_farrell.png?v=1782406073</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 9 in Houston Astros History: Houston&apos;s &quot;Eighth Wonder Of The World&quot; opens its doors for the first indoor baseball game, an exhibition (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dick Farrell, 1965, Houston&apos;s &quot;Eighth Wonder Of The World&quot; opens its doors for the first indoor baseball game, an exhibition</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/september-19-los-angeles-angels-frank-robinson-becomes-the-first-major-leaguer-to-hit-a-ho</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-19T09:00:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0919_1973_team.png?v=1782406073</image:loc>
      <image:title>September 19 in Los Angeles Angels History: Frank Robinson becomes the first major leaguer to hit a home run in 32 different ballparks (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1973, Frank Robinson becomes the first major leaguer to hit a home run in 32 different ballparks</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-3-dodgers-roger-connor-becomes-the-ml-s-all-time-hr-leader-1895</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:55-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0603_1895_team.png?v=1782406075</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Dodgers History: Roger Connor becomes the ML’s all-time HR leader (1895)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1895, Roger Connor becomes the ML’s all-time HR leader</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-9-houston-astros-on-the-dome-s-20th-anniversary-nolan-ryan-leads-a-2-1-victory-over</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:47:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0409_1985_ryan.png?v=1782406077</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 9 in Houston Astros History: On the Dome&apos;s 20th Anniversary, Nolan Ryan leads a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles, surviving a first-inning (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1985, On the Dome&apos;s 20th Anniversary, Nolan Ryan leads a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles, surviving a first-inning</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/september-26-los-angeles-angels-rickey-henderson-becomes-the-oldest-player-ever-to-steal-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-26T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0926_1998_team.png?v=1782406077</image:loc>
      <image:title>September 26 in Los Angeles Angels History: Rickey Henderson becomes the oldest player ever to steal over 50 bases and lead the league in stolen bases. (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1998, Rickey Henderson becomes the oldest player ever to steal over 50 bases and lead the league in stolen bases.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/september-27-los-angeles-angels-nolan-ryan-sets-a-major-league-record-by-striking-out-his</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0927_1973_team.png?v=1782406081</image:loc>
      <image:title>September 27 in Los Angeles Angels History: Nolan Ryan sets a major league record by striking out his 383rd batter of the season (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1973, Nolan Ryan sets a major league record by striking out his 383rd batter of the season</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-3-dodgers-cardinals-outslug-the-dodgers-15-12-in-10-innings-but-play-the-game-under-p</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0603_1918_team.png?v=1782406082</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Dodgers History: Cardinals outslug the Dodgers‚ 15-12‚ in 10 innings but play the game under protest (1918)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1918, Cardinals outslug the Dodgers‚ 15-12‚ in 10 innings but play the game under protest</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-9-houston-astros-on-the-dome-s-25th-anniversary-houston-fails-to-hold-an-early-lead</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:02-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0409_1990_davis.png?v=1782406082</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 9 in Houston Astros History: On the Dome&apos;s 25th Anniversary, Houston fails to hold an early lead and drops an 8-4 decision to Cincinnati (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1990, On the Dome&apos;s 25th Anniversary, Houston fails to hold an early lead and drops an 8-4 decision to Cincinnati</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/september-28-los-angeles-angels-nolan-ryan-of-the-california-angels-pitches-his-third-care</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0928_1974_team.png?v=1782406086</image:loc>
      <image:title>September 28 in Los Angeles Angels History: Nolan Ryan of the California Angels pitches his third career no-hitter (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1974, Nolan Ryan of the California Angels pitches his third career no-hitter</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-4-dodgers-mort-cooper-of-the-st-louis-cardinals-tosses-the-second-of-back-to-back-one</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0604_1943_team.png?v=1782406086</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Dodgers History: Mort Cooper of the St. Louis Cardinals tosses the second of back-to-back one-hitters‚ beating the Philadelphia Phillies‚ 5 – 0 (1943)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1943, Mort Cooper of the St. Louis Cardinals tosses the second of back-to-back one-hitters‚ beating the Philadelphia Phillies‚ 5 – 0</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-9-houston-astros-on-the-dome-s-10th-anniversary-houston-drills-the-braves-with-six-r</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0409_1975_rader.png?v=1782406087</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 9 in Houston Astros History: On the Dome&apos;s 10th Anniversary, Houston drills the Braves with six runs in the fourth and eight more in the (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Rader, 1975, On the Dome&apos;s 10th Anniversary, Houston drills the Braves with six runs in the fourth and eight more in the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/september-28-los-angeles-angels-four-a-s-combine-on-no-hitter-1975</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-28T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_0928_1975_team.png?v=1782406090</image:loc>
      <image:title>September 28 in Los Angeles Angels History: Four A’s combine on No Hitter (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 1975, Four A’s combine on No Hitter</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-4-dodgers-sandy-koufax-strikes-out-12-in-7-5-vicotry-at-ebbets-field-1957</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0604_1957_team.png?v=1782406090</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax strikes out 12 in 7-5 vicotry at Ebbets Field (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1957, Sandy Koufax strikes out 12 in 7-5 vicotry at Ebbets Field</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-9-houston-astros-on-the-astrodome-s-final-anniversary-tim-bogar-drives-home-richard</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0409_1999_bogar.png?v=1782406092</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 9 in Houston Astros History: On the Astrodome&apos;s final anniversary, Tim Bogar drives home Richard Hidalgo with the winning run as Houston (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tim Bogar, 1999, On the Astrodome&apos;s final anniversary, Tim Bogar drives home Richard Hidalgo with the winning run as Houston</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/october-1-los-angeles-angels-kazuhiro-sasaki-sets-the-rookie-record-for-saves-by-notching</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_1001_2000_team.png?v=1782406094</image:loc>
      <image:title>October 1 in Los Angeles Angels History: Kazuhiro Sasaki sets the rookie record for saves by notching his 37th (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 2000, Kazuhiro Sasaki sets the rookie record for saves by notching his 37th</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-4-dodgers-sandy-koufax-of-the-los-angeles-dodgers-no-hits-the-philadelphia-phillies-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0604_1964_team.png?v=1782406095</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers no-hits the Philadelphia Phillies (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1964, Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers no-hits the Philadelphia Phillies</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-10-houston-astros-major-league-baseball-officially-starts-in-houston-as-the-colt-45s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0410_1962_shantz.png?v=1782406096</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 10 in Houston Astros History: Major League Baseball officially starts in Houston as the Colt .45s make a big hit in their 11-2 Opening Day (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bobby Shantz, 1962, Major League Baseball officially starts in Houston as the Colt .45s make a big hit in their 11-2 Opening Day</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-angels-history/october-1-los-angeles-angels-in-front-of-a-record-crowd-at-angels-stadium-in-anaheim-tim-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-angels_1001_2006_team.png?v=1782406098</image:loc>
      <image:title>October 1 in Los Angeles Angels History: In front of a record crowd at Angels Stadium in Anaheim, Tim Salmon played his final game (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Los Angeles Angels: Los Angeles Angels, 2006, In front of a record crowd at Angels Stadium in Anaheim, Tim Salmon played his final game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-4-dodgers-don-drysdale-pitches-his-sixth-straight-shutout-a-major-league-record-1968</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:19-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0604_1968_team.png?v=1782406099</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Dodgers History: Don Drysdale pitches his sixth straight shutout-a major league record (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1968, Don Drysdale pitches his sixth straight shutout-a major league record</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-10-houston-astros-j-r-richard-ties-a-major-league-record-by-throwing-six-wild-pitche</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:21-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0410_1979_richard.png?v=1782406101</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 10 in Houston Astros History: J.R. Richard ties a major-league record by throwing six wild pitches in a game against Los Angeles, but he (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: J.R. Richard, 1979, J.R. Richard ties a major-league record by throwing six wild pitches in a game against Los Angeles, but he</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-4-dodgers-dodgers-retire-3-numbers-koufax-robinson-and-campanella-1972</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:23-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0604_1972_team.png?v=1782406103</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Dodgers History: Dodgers retire 3 numbers Koufax, Robinson and Campanella (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1972, Dodgers retire 3 numbers Koufax, Robinson and Campanella</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-10-houston-astros-craig-biggio-sets-a-league-record-with-his-31st-leadoff-homer-spar</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:25-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0410_2003_biggio.png?v=1782406105</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 10 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio sets a league record with his 31st leadoff homer, sparking the Astros to a 4-2 triumph over (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 2003, Craig Biggio sets a league record with his 31st leadoff homer, sparking the Astros to a 4-2 triumph over</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-4-dodgers-mets-right-fielder-dave-kingman-in-the-team-s-11-0-victory-at-dodger-stadiu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:28-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0604_1976_team.png?v=1782406107</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Dodgers History: Mets right fielder Dave Kingman, in the team’s 11-0 victory at Dodger Stadium, hits three home runs. (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1976, Mets right fielder Dave Kingman, in the team’s 11-0 victory at Dodger Stadium, hits three home runs.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-10-houston-astros-houston-wins-the-season-opener-over-pittsburgh-5-4-the-season-was</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:29-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0410_1968_team.png?v=1782406109</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 10 in Houston Astros History: Houston wins the season opener over Pittsburgh, 5-4. The season was delayed due to the murder of Martin (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1968, Houston wins the season opener over Pittsburgh, 5-4. The season was delayed due to the murder of Martin</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-4-dodgers-pete-reiser-crashes-into-the-fence-and-is-knocked-unconscious-1947</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:32-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0604_1947_team.png?v=1782406112</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Dodgers History: Pete Reiser crashes into the fence and is knocked unconscious (1947)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1947, Pete Reiser crashes into the fence and is knocked unconscious</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-10-houston-astros-chicago-great-ferguson-jenkins-is-sailing-along-with-a-four-hit-sh</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:34-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0410_1971_cedeno.png?v=1782406114</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 10 in Houston Astros History: Chicago great Ferguson Jenkins is sailing along with a four-hit shutout and a 1-0 lead through eight innings (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cesar Cedeno, 1971, Chicago great Ferguson Jenkins is sailing along with a four-hit shutout and a 1-0 lead through eight innings</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-5-dodgers-dodgers-honor-walter-alston-by-retiring-uniform-number-24-1977</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0605_1977_team.png?v=1782406116</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 5 in Dodgers History: Dodgers honor Walter Alston by retiring uniform number 24 (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1977, Dodgers honor Walter Alston by retiring uniform number 24</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-11-houston-astros-hal-woodeshick-and-dick-farrell-combine-for-houston-s-first-shutou</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:38-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0411_1962_woodeshick.png?v=1782406118</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Houston Astros History: Hal Woodeshick and Dick Farrell combine for Houston&apos;s first shutout, 2-0 over the Cubs. Hal Smith &apos;s (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Hal Woodeshick, 1962, Hal Woodeshick and Dick Farrell combine for Houston&apos;s first shutout, 2-0 over the Cubs. Hal Smith &apos;s</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-5-dodgers-brooklyn-dodgers-right-hander-don-drysdale-pitches-the-first-shutout-of-his</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:41-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0605_1957_team.png?v=1782406121</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 5 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn Dodgers right-hander Don Drysdale pitches the first shutout of his brilliant career (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1957, Brooklyn Dodgers right-hander Don Drysdale pitches the first shutout of his brilliant career</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-11-houston-astros-craig-reynolds-homerless-the-year-before-blasts-a-leadoff-homer-ag</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:43-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0411_1980_reynolds.png?v=1782406123</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Houston Astros History: Craig Reynolds , homerless the year before, blasts a leadoff homer against Don Stanhouse to spark a five-run (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Reynolds, 1980, Craig Reynolds , homerless the year before, blasts a leadoff homer against Don Stanhouse to spark a five-run</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-6-dodgers-casey-stengel-makes-an-unusual-return-to-ebbets-field-1918</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:45-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0606_1918_team.png?v=1782406125</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 6 in Dodgers History: Casey Stengel makes an unusual return to Ebbets Field (1918)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1918, Casey Stengel makes an unusual return to Ebbets Field</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-11-houston-astros-don-sutton-signed-as-a-free-agent-from-los-angeles-over-the-winter</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:47-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0411_1981_sutton.png?v=1782406127</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Houston Astros History: Don Sutton , signed as a free agent from Los Angeles over the winter, makes his Astro debut against the (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Don Sutton, 1981, Don Sutton , signed as a free agent from Los Angeles over the winter, makes his Astro debut against the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-7-dodgers-steve-garvey-becomes-5th-player-to-play-1000-consecutive-games-1982</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0607_1982_team.png?v=1782406130</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 7 in Dodgers History: Steve Garvey becomes 5th player to play 1000 consecutive games (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1982, Steve Garvey becomes 5th player to play 1000 consecutive games</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-11-houston-astros-eddie-mathews-beats-his-old-atlanta-teammates-in-a-6-1-opening-day</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:53-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0411_1967_mathews.png?v=1782406133</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Houston Astros History: Eddie Mathews beats his old Atlanta teammates in a 6-1 Opening Day victory. The Braves had traded their aging (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Eddie Mathews, 1967, Eddie Mathews beats his old Atlanta teammates in a 6-1 Opening Day victory. The Braves had traded their aging</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-7-dodgers-roy-campanella-steals-home-to-seal-extra-inning-win-for-dodgers-1954</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0607_1954_team.png?v=1782406136</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 7 in Dodgers History: Roy Campanella steals home to seal extra inning win for Dodgers (1954)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1954, Roy Campanella steals home to seal extra inning win for Dodgers</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-11-houston-astros-craig-biggio-scores-his-1000th-career-run-against-milwaukee-in-a-5</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:48:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0411_1999_biggio.png?v=1782406137</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio scores his 1000th career run against Milwaukee in a 5-2 victory. Biggio has two hits on the day (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 1999, Craig Biggio scores his 1000th career run against Milwaukee in a 5-2 victory. Biggio has two hits on the day</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-8-dodgers-don-drysdale-s-major-league-record-streak-of-consecutive-scoreless-innings</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:01-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0608_1968_team.png?v=1782406141</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 8 in Dodgers History: Don Drysdale’s major league record streak of consecutive scoreless innings comes to an end (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1968, Don Drysdale’s major league record streak of consecutive scoreless innings comes to an end</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-12-houston-astros-dean-stone-tosses-the-first-complete-game-shutout-in-franchise-his</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0412_1962_stone.png?v=1782406142</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 12 in Houston Astros History: Dean Stone tosses the first complete-game shutout in franchise history, blanking the Cubs, 3-0 . It&apos;s a (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dean Stone, 1962, Dean Stone tosses the first complete-game shutout in franchise history, blanking the Cubs, 3-0 . It&apos;s a</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-8-dodgers-brooklyn-dodgers-option-left-handed-pitcher-tommy-lasorda-to-the-montreal-r</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:05-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0608_1955_team.png?v=1782406145</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 8 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn Dodgers option left-handed pitcher Tommy Lasorda to the Montreal Royals to make room for Sandy Koufax (1955)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1955, Brooklyn Dodgers option left-handed pitcher Tommy Lasorda to the Montreal Royals to make room for Sandy Koufax</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-12-houston-astros-astros-blast-five-home-runs-to-trounce-phil-niekro-and-the-braves</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0412_1970_wynn.png?v=1782406146</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 12 in Houston Astros History: Astros blast five home runs to trounce Phil Niekro and the Braves, 8-3 . Jim Wynn has the most memorable (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Wynn, 1970, Astros blast five home runs to trounce Phil Niekro and the Braves, 8-3 . Jim Wynn has the most memorable</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-9-dodgers-ernie-banks-cranks-three-including-two-off-sandy-koufax-but-dodgers-still-w</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0609_1963_team.png?v=1782406149</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Dodgers History: Ernie Banks cranks three including two off Sandy Koufax – but Dodgers still win (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1963, Ernie Banks cranks three including two off Sandy Koufax – but Dodgers still win</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-12-houston-astros-in-his-first-game-as-an-astro-nolan-ryan-hits-the-first-home-run-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:11-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0412_1980_ryan.png?v=1782406151</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 12 in Houston Astros History: In his first game as an Astro, Nolan Ryan hits the first home run of his career, a three-run shot off Don (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1980, In his first game as an Astro, Nolan Ryan hits the first home run of his career, a three-run shot off Don</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-11-dodgers-dodger-c-roy-campanella-hits-his-237th-career-home-run-to-become-all-time</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0611_1957_team.png?v=1782406154</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Dodgers History: Dodger C Roy Campanella hits his 237th career home run to become all time leader in homeruns by a catcher (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1957, Dodger C Roy Campanella hits his 237th career home run to become all time leader in homeruns by a catcher</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-12-houston-astros-perhaps-the-first-sign-that-this-would-be-a-special-season-the-ast</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0412_2017_team.png?v=1782406155</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 12 in Houston Astros History: Perhaps the first sign that this would be a special season, the Astros bounced back from a 5-0 deficit to (2017)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2017, Perhaps the first sign that this would be a special season, the Astros bounced back from a 5-0 deficit to</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-11-dodgers-los-angeles-dodgers-reacquire-former-star-maury-wills-in-a-four-player-tra</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0611_1969_team.png?v=1782406158</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Dodgers History: Los Angeles Dodgers reacquire former star Maury Wills in a four-player trade with the Montreal Expos (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1969, Los Angeles Dodgers reacquire former star Maury Wills in a four-player trade with the Montreal Expos</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-12-houston-astros-jose-altuve-and-yuli-gurriel-blast-grand-slams-in-the-same-game-as</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0412_2019_team.png?v=1782406159</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 12 in Houston Astros History: Jose Altuve and Yuli Gurriel blast grand slams in the same game as part of a 10-6 comeback victory in (2019)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2019, Jose Altuve and Yuli Gurriel blast grand slams in the same game as part of a 10-6 comeback victory in</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-11-dodgers-in-one-of-the-giants-worst-trades-popular-fred-fitzsimmons-is-sent-to-broo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:23-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0611_1937_team.png?v=1782406163</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Dodgers History: In one of the Giants’ worst trades‚ popular Fred Fitzsimmons is sent to Brooklyn for rookie prospect Tom Baker. (1937)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1937, In one of the Giants’ worst trades‚ popular Fred Fitzsimmons is sent to Brooklyn for rookie prospect Tom Baker.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-13-houston-astros-colt-45s-win-the-league-s-season-opener-in-cincinnati-defeating-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:24-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0413_1964_johnson.png?v=1782406164</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Houston Astros History: Colt .45s win the league&apos;s season opener in Cincinnati, defeating the Reds, 6-3. It is the only time in their (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Johnson, 1964, Colt .45s win the league&apos;s season opener in Cincinnati, defeating the Reds, 6-3. It is the only time in their</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-11-dodgers-roberto-clemente-s-two-out-two-strike-two-run-bomb-breaks-a-4-4-tie-in-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0611_1972_team.png?v=1782406167</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Dodgers History: Roberto Clemente’s two-out, two-strike, two-run bomb breaks a 4 – 4 tie in the 7th as the Pirates win their 21st game in 26 tries (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1972, Roberto Clemente’s two-out, two-strike, two-run bomb breaks a 4 – 4 tie in the 7th as the Pirates win their 21st game in 26 tries</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-13-houston-astros-roy-oswalt-gets-his-100th-victory-in-an-un-oswalt-like-way-he-walk</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:28-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0413_2007_team.png?v=1782406168</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Houston Astros History: Roy Oswalt gets his 100th victory in an un-Oswalt-like way. He walks six and allows six runs but Carlos Lee&apos;s (2007)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2007, Roy Oswalt gets his 100th victory in an un-Oswalt-like way. He walks six and allows six runs but Carlos Lee&apos;s</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-11-dodgers-the-cardinals-ted-simmons-homers-from-both-sides-of-the-plate-in-a-9-7-win</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0611_1979_team.png?v=1782406171</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Dodgers History: The Cardinals’ Ted Simmons homers from both sides of the plate in a 9 – 7 win over the Dodgers. (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1979, The Cardinals’ Ted Simmons homers from both sides of the plate in a 9 – 7 win over the Dodgers.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-13-houston-astros-astros-rally-for-five-runs-in-the-ninth-to-stun-the-cardinals-8-4</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0413_1971_morgan.png?v=1782406173</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Houston Astros History: Astros rally for five runs in the ninth to stun the Cardinals, 8-4. Joe Morgan &apos;s bases-loaded single (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Morgan, 1971, Astros rally for five runs in the ninth to stun the Cardinals, 8-4. Joe Morgan &apos;s bases-loaded single</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-new-york-yankees-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-21T19:50:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/ATG-MLB-NYY_b12d8c29-e75f-47ac-abb4-06347ba65481.jpg?v=1782433194</image:loc>
      <image:title>Every New York Yankees Hall of Famer</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-13-houston-astros-glenn-davis-ties-the-dodgers-with-an-eighth-inning-blast-then-an-e</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:37-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0413_1989_davis.png?v=1782406177</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Houston Astros History: Glenn Davis ties the Dodgers with an eighth-inning blast then an error by Eddie Murray in the 15th keys a 4-2 (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1989, Glenn Davis ties the Dodgers with an eighth-inning blast then an error by Eddie Murray in the 15th keys a 4-2</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-12-dodgers-gary-sheffield-of-the-los-angeles-dodgers-becomes-the-first-player-in-majo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0612_2001_team.png?v=1782406177</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Dodgers History: Gary Sheffield of the Los Angeles Dodgers becomes the first player in major league history to win three 1 – 0 games in a season wi (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2001, Gary Sheffield of the Los Angeles Dodgers becomes the first player in major league history to win three 1 – 0 games in a season wi</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-13-dodgers-the-los-angeles-dodgers-infield-of-steve-garvey-1b-davey-lopes-2b-ron-cey</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0613_1973_team.png?v=1782406183</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 13 in Dodgers History: The Los Angeles Dodgers infield of Steve Garvey (1B), Davey Lopes (2B), Ron Cey (3B) and Bill Russell (SS) plays together for the  (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1973, The Los Angeles Dodgers infield of Steve Garvey (1B), Davey Lopes (2B), Ron Cey (3B) and Bill Russell (SS) plays together for the </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-13-houston-astros-houston-erupts-for-seven-runs-in-the-eighth-to-master-the-expos-9</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0413_1993_taubensee.png?v=1782406184</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Houston Astros History: Houston erupts for seven runs in the eighth to master the Expos, 9-6. Eddie Taubensee &apos;s two-run homer is the (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Eddie Taubensee, 1993, Houston erupts for seven runs in the eighth to master the Expos, 9-6. Eddie Taubensee &apos;s two-run homer is the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-13-dodgers-johnny-logan-and-don-drysdale-ejected-for-fighting-1957</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0613_1957_team.png?v=1782406187</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 13 in Dodgers History: Johnny Logan and Don Drysdale ejected for fighting (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1957, Johnny Logan and Don Drysdale ejected for fighting</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-14-houston-astros-houston-gets-their-first-regulation-win-as-the-astros-an-eleven-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 14 in Houston Astros History: Houston gets their first regulation win as the Astros, an eleven-inning 7-6 triumph over the Mets. Al (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Al Spangler, 1965, Houston gets their first regulation win as the Astros, an eleven-inning 7-6 triumph over the Mets. Al</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-15-dodgers-johnny-vander-meer-pitches-second-consecutive-no-hitter-1938</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:52-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 15 in Dodgers History: Johnny Vander Meer pitches second consecutive no hitter (1938)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1938, Johnny Vander Meer pitches second consecutive no hitter</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-14-houston-astros-in-a-battle-between-the-major-league-s-top-two-strikeout-artists-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:55-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0414_1985_ryan.png?v=1782406195</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 14 in Houston Astros History: In a battle between the major-league&apos;s top two strikeout artists of all time, Nolan Ryan defeats Steve (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1985, In a battle between the major-league&apos;s top two strikeout artists of all time, Nolan Ryan defeats Steve</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-15-dodgers-dodgers-turn-their-first-triple-play-in-forty-seven-years-1996</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:49:57-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0615_1996_team.png?v=1782406197</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 15 in Dodgers History: Dodgers turn their first triple play in forty-seven years (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1996, Dodgers turn their first triple play in forty-seven years</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-14-houston-astros-colts-score-four-times-against-sandy-koufax-in-the-sixth-to-emerge</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0414_1963_goss.png?v=1782406200</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 14 in Houston Astros History: Colts score four times against Sandy Koufax in the sixth to emerge with a 5-4 victory over the Dodgers. Howie (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Howie Goss, 1963, Colts score four times against Sandy Koufax in the sixth to emerge with a 5-4 victory over the Dodgers. Howie</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-16-dodgers-last-year-s-national-league-batting-champ-lefty-o-doul-and-pitcher-watty-c</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:01-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0616_1933_team.png?v=1782406201</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 16 in Dodgers History: Last year’s National League batting champ, Lefty O’Doul, and pitcher Watty Clark, a 20-game winner last season, are traded by the  (1933)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1933, Last year’s National League batting champ, Lefty O’Doul, and pitcher Watty Clark, a 20-game winner last season, are traded by the </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-14-houston-astros-glenn-davis-drives-in-five-including-three-on-his-fifth-home-run-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0414_1988_davis.png?v=1782406204</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 14 in Houston Astros History: Glenn Davis drives in five, including three on his fifth home run of the young season, to slam the Reds, 9-3 (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1988, Glenn Davis drives in five, including three on his fifth home run of the young season, to slam the Reds, 9-3</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-17-dodgers-joe-adcock-s-ninth-inning-home-run-off-brooklyn-right-hander-ed-roebuck-hi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0617_1956_team.png?v=1782406206</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Dodgers History: Joe Adcock’s ninth-inning home run off Brooklyn right-hander Ed Roebuck, his second round-tripper of the game, proves to be the ga (1956)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1956, Joe Adcock’s ninth-inning home run off Brooklyn right-hander Ed Roebuck, his second round-tripper of the game, proves to be the ga</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-14-houston-astros-chris-truby-slams-two-home-runs-to-pace-a-7-4-win-in-st-louis-scot</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0414_2001_truby.png?v=1782406209</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 14 in Houston Astros History: Chris Truby slams two home runs to pace a 7-4 win in St. Louis. Scott Elarton survives three solo homers to (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Chris Truby, 2001, Chris Truby slams two home runs to pace a 7-4 win in St. Louis. Scott Elarton survives three solo homers to</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-18-dodgers-babe-ruth-signs-a-contract-to-coach-with-the-brooklyn-dodgers-1938</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:10-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0618_1938_team.png?v=1782406210</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Dodgers History: Babe Ruth signs a contract to coach with the Brooklyn Dodgers (1938)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1938, Babe Ruth signs a contract to coach with the Brooklyn Dodgers</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-18-dodgers-dave-kingman-hits-a-titanic-homerun-1979</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:14-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0618_1979_team.png?v=1782406214</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Dodgers History: Dave Kingman hits a titanic homerun (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1979, Dave Kingman hits a titanic homerun</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-15-houston-astros-mike-scott-delivers-a-one-hit-ten-strikeout-shutout-in-los-angeles</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0415_1987_scott.png?v=1782406215</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 15 in Houston Astros History: Mike Scott delivers a one-hit, ten-strikeout shutout in Los Angeles, 4-0. A single by Mariano Duncan in the (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mike Scott, 1987, Mike Scott delivers a one-hit, ten-strikeout shutout in Los Angeles, 4-0. A single by Mariano Duncan in the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-18-dodgers-dodgers-sign-pedro-martinez-1988</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0618_1988_team.png?v=1782406219</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Dodgers History: Dodgers sign Pedro Martinez (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1988, Dodgers sign Pedro Martinez</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-15-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-s-first-major-league-homer-is-a-two-run-shot-off-kent</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0415_1991_bagwell.png?v=1782406219</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 15 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Bagwell &apos;s first major league homer is a two-run shot off Kent Mercker in the ninth inning to stun the (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1991, Jeff Bagwell &apos;s first major league homer is a two-run shot off Kent Mercker in the ninth inning to stun the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-18-dodgers-clayton-kershaw-strikesout-15-no-hitting-the-rockies-it-is-the-shortest-sp</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:23-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0618_2014_team.png?v=1782406223</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Dodgers History: Clayton Kershaw strikesout 15 no hitting the Rockies – it is the shortest span of no hitters between team mates – Josh Beckett fir (2014)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2014, Clayton Kershaw strikesout 15 no hitting the Rockies – it is the shortest span of no hitters between team mates – Josh Beckett fir</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-15-houston-astros-despite-a-6-2-loss-to-milwaukee-reliever-brandon-backe-becomes-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0415_2004_backe.png?v=1782406225</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 15 in Houston Astros History: Despite a 6-2 loss to Milwaukee, reliever Brandon Backe becomes the third pitcher in franchise history to (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Brandon Backe, 2004, Despite a 6-2 loss to Milwaukee, reliever Brandon Backe becomes the third pitcher in franchise history to</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-18-dodgers-joe-medwick-is-beaned-by-st-louis-cardinals-pitcher-bob-bowman-1940</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:28-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0618_1940_team.png?v=1782406228</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Dodgers History: Joe Medwick is beaned by St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Bowman (1940)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1940, Joe Medwick is beaned by St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Bob Bowman</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-15-houston-astros-the-longest-shutout-in-major-league-history-is-played-at-the-astro</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:29-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0415_1968_aspromonte.png?v=1782406229</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 15 in Houston Astros History: The longest shutout in major league history is played at the Astrodome before a crowd that sits through over (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Aspromonte, 1968, The longest shutout in major league history is played at the Astrodome before a crowd that sits through over</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-19-dodgers-carl-erskine-throws-a-no-hitter-against-the-cubs-in-the-dodgers-5-0-victor</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0619_1952_team.png?v=1782406233</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Dodgers History: Carl Erskine throws a no-hitter against the Cubs in the Dodgers’ 5-0 victory (1952)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1952, Carl Erskine throws a no-hitter against the Cubs in the Dodgers’ 5-0 victory</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-15-houston-astros-john-mayberry-slugs-two-home-runs-drives-in-four-and-scores-three</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0415_1970_mayberry.png?v=1782406234</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 15 in Houston Astros History: John Mayberry slugs two home runs, drives in four and scores three times in a ten-inning, 7-6 victory over (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: John Mayberry, 1970, John Mayberry slugs two home runs, drives in four and scores three times in a ten-inning, 7-6 victory over</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-19-dodgers-roberto-clemente-passes-hall-of-fame-third-baseman-pie-traynor-on-the-pitt</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0619_1972_team.png?v=1782406237</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Dodgers History: Roberto Clemente passes Hall of Fame third baseman Pie Traynor on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ all-time RBI list (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1972, Roberto Clemente passes Hall of Fame third baseman Pie Traynor on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ all-time RBI list</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-16-houston-astros-texas-governor-john-connally-tosses-out-the-first-pitch-for-the-co</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0416_1964_team.png?v=1782406238</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 16 in Houston Astros History: Texas Governor John Connally tosses out the first pitch for the Colts&apos; home opener, a 6-5 loss to the (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1964, Texas Governor John Connally tosses out the first pitch for the Colts&apos; home opener, a 6-5 loss to the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-19-dodgers-willie-davis-collects-his-2-000th-career-hit-off-phil-niekro-1973</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:42-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0619_1973_team.png?v=1782406242</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Dodgers History: Willie Davis collects his 2,000th career hit off Phil Niekro (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1973, Willie Davis collects his 2,000th career hit off Phil Niekro</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-16-houston-astros-ken-caminiti-starts-an-around-the-horn-triple-play-during-a-10-4-l</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0416_1991_caminiti.png?v=1782406243</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 16 in Houston Astros History: Ken Caminiti starts an around-the-horn triple play during a 10-4 loss to the Braves. In the second-inning (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Caminiti, 1991, Ken Caminiti starts an around-the-horn triple play during a 10-4 loss to the Braves. In the second-inning</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-19-dodgers-reggie-smith-insites-a-fathers-day-brawl-at-dodger-stadium-1977</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0619_1977_team.png?v=1782406247</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Dodgers History: Reggie Smith insites a fathers day brawl at Dodger Stadium (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1977, Reggie Smith insites a fathers day brawl at Dodger Stadium</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-16-houston-astros-astros-touch-steve-howe-tom-niedenfuer-and-ken-howell-for-six-runs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0416_1985_bass.png?v=1782406249</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 16 in Houston Astros History: Astros touch Steve Howe, Tom Niedenfuer and Ken Howell for six runs in the ninth to shock the Dodgers, 7-3 (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Kevin Bass, 1985, Astros touch Steve Howe, Tom Niedenfuer and Ken Howell for six runs in the ninth to shock the Dodgers, 7-3</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-20-dodgers-on-a-june-20-2001-interview-at-jamestown-ny-brooklyn-dodger-great-carl-ers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0620_2001_team.png?v=1782406251</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Dodgers History: On a June 20, 2001 interview at Jamestown NY, Brooklyn Dodger great Carl Erskine talks about the New York Giants stealing the sign (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2001, On a June 20, 2001 interview at Jamestown NY, Brooklyn Dodger great Carl Erskine talks about the New York Giants stealing the sign</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-16-houston-astros-houston-swipes-six-bases-during-a-7-4-win-over-the-reds-mike-hampt</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0416_1998_hampton.png?v=1782406253</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 16 in Houston Astros History: Houston swipes six bases during a 7-4 win over the Reds. Mike Hampton , who had one of the thefts, also picks (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mike Hampton, 1998, Houston swipes six bases during a 7-4 win over the Reds. Mike Hampton , who had one of the thefts, also picks</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-20-dodgers-new-york-coasts-to-a-12-4-win-over-brooklyn-christy-mathewson-picks-up-his</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:57-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 20 in Dodgers History: New York coasts to a 12 – 4 win over Brooklyn Christy Mathewson picks up his 11th win (1904)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1904, New York coasts to a 12 – 4 win over Brooklyn Christy Mathewson picks up his 11th win</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-16-houston-astros-lance-berkman-drills-three-home-runs-to-lead-an-8-3-triumph-in-cin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:50:58-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0416_2002_berkman.png?v=1782406258</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 16 in Houston Astros History: Lance Berkman drills three home runs to lead an 8-3 triumph in Cincinnati. Berkman plates five. Richard (2002)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lance Berkman, 2002, Lance Berkman drills three home runs to lead an 8-3 triumph in Cincinnati. Berkman plates five. Richard</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-20-dodgers-van-lingle-mungo-wins-his-11th-of-the-year-1934</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:01-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0620_1934_team.png?v=1782406261</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Dodgers History: Van Lingle Mungo wins his 11th of the year (1934)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1934, Van Lingle Mungo wins his 11th of the year</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-17-houston-astros-don-buddin-s-three-run-blast-in-the-11th-inning-gives-houston-thei</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0417_1962_buddin.png?v=1782406263</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Houston Astros History: Don Buddin &apos;s three-run blast in the 11th inning gives Houston their first road win in franchise history, a (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Don Buddin, 1962, Don Buddin &apos;s three-run blast in the 11th inning gives Houston their first road win in franchise history, a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-21-dodgers-in-his-first-major-league-start-von-mcdaniel-who-graduated-from-oklahoma-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0621_1957_team.png?v=1782406266</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Dodgers History: In his first major league start, Von McDaniel, who graduated from Oklahoma’s Hollis High School last month, two-hits the Dodgers a (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1957, In his first major league start, Von McDaniel, who graduated from Oklahoma’s Hollis High School last month, two-hits the Dodgers a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-17-houston-astros-backup-catcher-jim-campbell-homers-in-the-13th-for-a-2-1-triumph-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0417_1963_campbell.png?v=1782406267</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Houston Astros History: Backup catcher Jim Campbell homers in the 13th for a 2-1 triumph over the Giants. The Colts&apos; other run comes (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Campbell, 1963, Backup catcher Jim Campbell homers in the 13th for a 2-1 triumph over the Giants. The Colts&apos; other run comes</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-21-dodgers-the-dodgers-fire-general-manager-fred-claire-and-manager-bill-russell-form</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:11-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0621_1998_team.png?v=1782406271</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Dodgers History: The Dodgers fire general manager Fred Claire and manager Bill Russell. Former manager Tommy Lasorda is hired as GM on an interim b (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1998, The Dodgers fire general manager Fred Claire and manager Bill Russell. Former manager Tommy Lasorda is hired as GM on an interim b</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-17-houston-astros-ken-forsch-has-to-save-the-astros-twice-leading-san-diego-5-4-in-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0417_1976_forsch.png?v=1782406272</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Houston Astros History: Ken Forsch has to save the Astros twice. Leading San Diego, 5-4 in the ninth, and the tying runner aboard (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Forsch, 1976, Ken Forsch has to save the Astros twice. Leading San Diego, 5-4 in the ninth, and the tying runner aboard</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-22-dodgers-at-brooklyn-s-ebbets-field-ival-goodman-hits-an-unusual-home-run-when-his</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0622_1936_team.png?v=1782406275</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Dodgers History: At Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field, Ival Goodman hits an unusual home run when his fifth-inning fly ball lands and stays on top of the sco (1936)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1936, At Brooklyn’s Ebbets Field, Ival Goodman hits an unusual home run when his fifth-inning fly ball lands and stays on top of the sco</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-17-houston-astros-astros-get-more-steals-than-hits-in-a-6-4-loss-to-the-dodgers-joe</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:17-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0417_1980_morgan.png?v=1782406277</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Houston Astros History: Astros get more steals than hits in a 6-4 loss to the Dodgers. Joe Morgan has three of the seven swipes while (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Morgan, 1980, Astros get more steals than hits in a 6-4 loss to the Dodgers. Joe Morgan has three of the seven swipes while</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-22-dodgers-sandy-koufax-fans-16-philadelphia-phillies-as-fans-urge-outfielders-to-dro</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0622_1959_team.png?v=1782406279</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax fans 16 Philadelphia Phillies as fans urge outfielders to drop balls (1959)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1959, Sandy Koufax fans 16 Philadelphia Phillies as fans urge outfielders to drop balls</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-17-houston-astros-nolan-ryan-fans-seven-expos-to-pass-3-500-strikeouts-for-his-caree</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0417_1983_ryan.png?v=1782406281</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan fans seven Expos to pass 3,500 strikeouts for his career. He beats Montreal, 6-3, for his first (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1983, Nolan Ryan fans seven Expos to pass 3,500 strikeouts for his career. He beats Montreal, 6-3, for his first</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-22-dodgers-a-power-failure-at-forbes-field-delays-the-start-of-the-game-with-the-dodg</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:24-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0622_1951_team.png?v=1782406284</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Dodgers History: A power failure at Forbes Field delays the start of the game with the Dodgers by two hours and the game ends at 1:56AM the latest  (1951)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1951, A power failure at Forbes Field delays the start of the game with the Dodgers by two hours and the game ends at 1:56AM the latest </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-18-houston-astros-the-first-major-league-game-on-artificial-turf-is-played-in-the-as</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0418_1966_sutton.png?v=1782406286</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 18 in Houston Astros History: The first major league game on artificial turf is played in the Astrodome. Two future Hall-of-Famers face (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Don Sutton, 1966, The first major league game on artificial turf is played in the Astrodome. Two future Hall-of-Famers face</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-22-dodgers-los-angeles-dodgers-release-longtime-major-league-outfielder-rick-monday-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:29-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0622_1984_team.png?v=1782406289</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Dodgers History: Los Angeles Dodgers release longtime major league outfielder Rick Monday (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1984, Los Angeles Dodgers release longtime major league outfielder Rick Monday</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-18-houston-astros-after-the-infamous-eight-player-trade-that-sent-joe-morgan-to-cinc</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0418_1972_morgan.png?v=1782406291</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 18 in Houston Astros History: After the infamous eight-player trade that sent Joe Morgan to Cincinnati, Houston wins the first head-to-head (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Morgan, 1972, After the infamous eight-player trade that sent Joe Morgan to Cincinnati, Houston wins the first head-to-head</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-23-dodgers-willie-crawford-signed-by-dodgers-2-days-out-of-high-school-1964</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0623_1964_team.png?v=1782406293</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Dodgers History: Willie Crawford signed by dodgers 2 days out of High School (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1964, Willie Crawford signed by dodgers 2 days out of High School</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-18-houston-astros-sean-berry-tags-miguel-batista-for-a-solo-homer-in-the-bottom-of-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0418_1998_berry.png?v=1782406296</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 18 in Houston Astros History: Sean Berry tags Miguel Batista for a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth for a 4-3 triumph against (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Sean Berry, 1998, Sean Berry tags Miguel Batista for a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth for a 4-3 triumph against</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-23-dodgers-los-angeles-dodgers-trade-onetime-cy-young-award-winner-mike-marshall-to-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0623_1976_team.png?v=1782406298</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Dodgers History: Los Angeles Dodgers trade onetime Cy Young Award winner Mike Marshall to the Atlanta Braves (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1976, Los Angeles Dodgers trade onetime Cy Young Award winner Mike Marshall to the Atlanta Braves</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-18-houston-astros-it-took-44-years-for-houston-to-reach-the-world-series-it-takes-44</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0418_2006_everett.png?v=1782406300</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 18 in Houston Astros History: It took 44 years for Houston to reach the World Series; it takes 44 years for the Astros to return to the (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Adam Everett, 2006, It took 44 years for Houston to reach the World Series; it takes 44 years for the Astros to return to the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-23-dodgers-newly-acquired-fred-norman-almost-picks-up-his-third-shutout-in-three-star</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0623_1973_team.png?v=1782406303</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Dodgers History: Newly-acquired Fred Norman almost picks up his third shutout in three starts for the Reds, but gives up a two-out 9th inning homer (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1973, Newly-acquired Fred Norman almost picks up his third shutout in three starts for the Reds, but gives up a two-out 9th inning homer</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-18-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-slams-a-two-run-tenth-inning-shot-off-randy-myers-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:45-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0418_1992_bagwell.png?v=1782406305</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 18 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Bagwell slams a two-run tenth-inning shot off Randy Myers to claim a 4-2 win over San Diego. Craig (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1992, Jeff Bagwell slams a two-run tenth-inning shot off Randy Myers to claim a 4-2 win over San Diego. Craig</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-24-dodgers-los-angeles-dodgers-tie-mlb-record-with-7-home-runs-against-new-york-mets-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:47-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0624_2018_team_5a45aa47-f1c9-487e-89b9-cdda3de1d33e.png?v=1782406307</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Dodgers History: Los Angeles Dodgers tie MLB record with 7 home runs against New York Mets (2018)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2018, Los Angeles Dodgers tie MLB record with 7 home runs against New York Mets</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-19-houston-astros-bob-bruce-ties-a-major-league-record-by-striking-out-the-side-on-n</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0419_1964_bruce.png?v=1782406309</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 19 in Houston Astros History: Bob Bruce ties a major-league record by striking out the side on nine pitches in the eighth inning against (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Bruce, 1964, Bob Bruce ties a major-league record by striking out the side on nine pitches in the eighth inning against</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-24-dodgers-arky-vaughan-hits-for-the-cycle-as-the-pirates-beat-the-dodgers-15-3-1933</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0624_1933_team.png?v=1782406311</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Dodgers History: Arky Vaughan hits for the cycle, as the Pirates beat the Dodgers, 15 – 3. (1933)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1933, Arky Vaughan hits for the cycle, as the Pirates beat the Dodgers, 15 – 3.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-19-houston-astros-tom-griffin-tosses-a-one-hitter-in-a-5-1-victory-over-the-padres-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0419_1970_griffin.png?v=1782406314</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 19 in Houston Astros History: Tom Griffin tosses a one-hitter in a 5-1 victory over the Padres. A double by Cito Gaston in the seventh is (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tom Griffin, 1970, Tom Griffin tosses a one-hitter in a 5-1 victory over the Padres. A double by Cito Gaston in the seventh is</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-24-dodgers-the-first-place-dodgers-have-a-contest-delayed-to-new-york-s-sunday-curfew</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:55-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0624_1950_team.png?v=1782406315</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Dodgers History: The first-place Dodgers have a contest delayed to New York’s Sunday curfew when their game with the Pirates is halted with one out (1950)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1950, The first-place Dodgers have a contest delayed to New York’s Sunday curfew when their game with the Pirates is halted with one out</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-19-houston-astros-j-r-richard-one-hits-los-angeles-in-a-12-strikeout-performance-his</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:51:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 19 in Houston Astros History: J.R. Richard one-hits Los Angeles in a 12-strikeout performance, his 13th straight win over the Dodgers. The (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: J.R. Richard, 1980, J.R. Richard one-hits Los Angeles in a 12-strikeout performance, his 13th straight win over the Dodgers. The</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-24-dodgers-the-chicago-orphans-lose-2-1-to-brooklyn-when-bill-dahlen-hits-a-sacrifice</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0624_1901_team.png?v=1782406320</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Dodgers History: The Chicago Orphans lose, 2 – 1, to Brooklyn when Bill Dahlen hits a sacrifice fly to bring home Brooklyn’s Wee Willie Keeler. Bro (1901)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1901, The Chicago Orphans lose, 2 – 1, to Brooklyn when Bill Dahlen hits a sacrifice fly to bring home Brooklyn’s Wee Willie Keeler. Bro</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-19-houston-astros-pinch-hitter-harry-spilman-drills-a-three-run-ninth-inning-homer-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0419_1983_spilman.png?v=1782406323</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 19 in Houston Astros History: Pinch-hitter Harry Spilman drills a three-run ninth-inning homer off Tom Hume to stun Cincinnati, 6-5 (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Harry Spilman, 1983, Pinch-hitter Harry Spilman drills a three-run ninth-inning homer off Tom Hume to stun Cincinnati, 6-5</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-24-dodgers-at-forbes-field-jackie-robinson-steals-home-in-the-dodgers-4-2-victory-ove</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0624_1947_team.png?v=1782406324</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Dodgers History: At Forbes Field, Jackie Robinson steals home in the Dodgers’ 4-2 victory over the Pirates. It is the Brooklyn infielder’s first th (1947)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1947, At Forbes Field, Jackie Robinson steals home in the Dodgers’ 4-2 victory over the Pirates. It is the Brooklyn infielder’s first th</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-19-houston-astros-houston-batters-cincinnati-13-5-on-18-hits-sean-berry-has-three-hi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0419_1996_berry.png?v=1782406328</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 19 in Houston Astros History: Houston batters Cincinnati, 13-5, on 18 hits. Sean Berry has three hits and five RBIs. Derek Bell has four (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Sean Berry, 1996, Houston batters Cincinnati, 13-5, on 18 hits. Sean Berry has three hits and five RBIs. Derek Bell has four</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-25-dodgers-bill-russell-becomes-los-angeles-dodgers-franchise-leader-in-games-played-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0625_1984_russell_6c89867c-1182-4b37-918e-b2cd8349c7c1.png?v=1782406329</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Dodgers History: Bill Russell Becomes Los Angeles Dodgers Franchise Leader In Games Played (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Bill Russell, 1984, Bill Russell Becomes Los Angeles Dodgers Franchise Leader In Games Played</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-20-houston-astros-back-to-back-homers-by-adam-everett-and-craig-biggio-in-the-first</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0420_2005_everett.png?v=1782406332</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Houston Astros History: Back-to-back homers by Adam Everett and Craig Biggio in the first pace the Astros over Ben Sheets and the (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Adam Everett, 2005, Back-to-back homers by Adam Everett and Craig Biggio in the first pace the Astros over Ben Sheets and the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-25-dodgers-dazzy-vance-retires-the-first-18-cardinal-batsmen-before-george-watkins-le</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0625_1931_team.png?v=1782406333</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Dodgers History: Dazzy Vance retires the first 18 Cardinal batsmen before George Watkins leads off the 6th with a bunt single (1931)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1931, Dazzy Vance retires the first 18 Cardinal batsmen before George Watkins leads off the 6th with a bunt single</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-20-houston-astros-nellie-fox-drives-in-four-runs-with-a-two-run-single-and-a-two-run</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:17-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0420_1964_fox.png?v=1782406337</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Houston Astros History: Nellie Fox drives in four runs with a two-run single and a two-run triple to pace a 7-1 win over St. Louis (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nellie Fox, 1964, Nellie Fox drives in four runs with a two-run single and a two-run triple to pace a 7-1 win over St. Louis</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-25-dodgers-brooklyn-s-van-mungo-ties-the-major-league-record-with-seven-consecutive-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0625_1936_team.png?v=1782406338</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn’s Van Mungo ties the major-league record with seven consecutive strikeouts, but loses to the Reds, 5 – 4. (1936)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1936, Brooklyn’s Van Mungo ties the major-league record with seven consecutive strikeouts, but loses to the Reds, 5 – 4.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-20-houston-astros-joe-niekro-and-frank-dipino-combine-on-a-two-hitter-for-an-8-1-vic</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0420_1985_niekro.png?v=1782406342</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Houston Astros History: Joe Niekro and Frank DiPino combine on a two-hitter for an 8-1 victory over Atlanta. Jose Cruz drives in four (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Niekro, 1985, Joe Niekro and Frank DiPino combine on a two-hitter for an 8-1 victory over Atlanta. Jose Cruz drives in four</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-25-dodgers-augie-galan-of-the-chicago-cubs-becomes-the-first-player-in-national-leagu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0625_1937_team.png?v=1782406342</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Dodgers History: Augie Galan of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first player in National League history to switch-hit home runs in the same game (1937)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1937, Augie Galan of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first player in National League history to switch-hit home runs in the same game</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-20-houston-astros-a-leadoff-homer-by-craig-biggio-blossoms-into-a-four-hit-night-as</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0420_1994_biggio.png?v=1782406346</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Houston Astros History: A leadoff homer by Craig Biggio blossoms into a four-hit night as Houston trips the Cubs, 7-5. Jeff Bagwell (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 1994, A leadoff homer by Craig Biggio blossoms into a four-hit night as Houston trips the Cubs, 7-5. Jeff Bagwell</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-25-dodgers-ralph-kiner-leads-the-pirates-to-a-16-11-win-at-brooklyn-by-hitting-for-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0625_1950_team.png?v=1782406347</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Dodgers History: Ralph Kiner leads the Pirates to a 16 – 11 win at Brooklyn by hitting for the cycle, adding a 2nd home run, and driving in eight r (1950)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1950, Ralph Kiner leads the Pirates to a 16 – 11 win at Brooklyn by hitting for the cycle, adding a 2nd home run, and driving in eight r</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-20-houston-astros-craig-biggio-blasts-two-homers-to-topple-los-angeles-3-1-at-dodger</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0420_1997_biggio.png?v=1782406351</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio blasts two homers to topple Los Angeles, 3-1, at Dodger Stadium. His solo shot off Ismael Valdes (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 1997, Craig Biggio blasts two homers to topple Los Angeles, 3-1, at Dodger Stadium. His solo shot off Ismael Valdes</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-25-dodgers-san-francisco-giant-rookie-bobby-bonds-becomes-the-second-player-to-hit-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:32-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0625_1968_team.png?v=1782406352</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Dodgers History: San Francisco Giant rookie Bobby Bonds becomes the second player to hit a grand slam in his first major league game (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1968, San Francisco Giant rookie Bobby Bonds becomes the second player to hit a grand slam in his first major league game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-21-houston-astros-a-hollywood-ending-helps-houston-subdue-the-dodgers-8-6-with-two-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0421_1978_forsch.png?v=1782406355</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 21 in Houston Astros History: A Hollywood ending helps Houston subdue the Dodgers, 8-6. With two on against Ken Forsch in the bottom of the (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Forsch, 1978, A Hollywood ending helps Houston subdue the Dodgers, 8-6. With two on against Ken Forsch in the bottom of the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-25-dodgers-the-cubs-score-five-times-in-the-13th-to-beat-the-dodgers-8-3-claude-passe</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0625_1940_team.png?v=1782406356</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Dodgers History: The Cubs score five times in the 13th to beat the Dodgers, 8 – 3. Claude Passeau pitches four innings of relief for the win. It’s  (1940)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1940, The Cubs score five times in the 13th to beat the Dodgers, 8 – 3. Claude Passeau pitches four innings of relief for the win. It’s </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-21-houston-astros-for-the-third-time-that-season-todd-jones-blows-the-save-and-gets</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0421_1996_jones.png?v=1782406360</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 21 in Houston Astros History: For the third time that season, Todd Jones blows the save and gets the win. Each time, Derek Bell is his (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Todd Jones, 1996, For the third time that season, Todd Jones blows the save and gets the win. Each time, Derek Bell is his</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-26-dodgers-hall-of-famer-roy-campanella-dies-from-a-heart-attack-at-the-age-of-71-199</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-26T09:00:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0626_1993_team.png?v=1782406360</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 26 in Dodgers History: Hall of Famer Roy Campanella dies from a heart attack at the age of 71 (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1993, Hall of Famer Roy Campanella dies from a heart attack at the age of 71</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-21-houston-astros-red-hot-billy-hatcher-marks-his-ninth-consecutive-multi-hit-game-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0421_1987_hatcher.png?v=1782406364</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 21 in Houston Astros History: Red-hot Billy Hatcher marks his ninth consecutive multi-hit game and 11th in the 14 games he&apos;s played.. His (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Billy Hatcher, 1987, Red-hot Billy Hatcher marks his ninth consecutive multi-hit game and 11th in the 14 games he&apos;s played.. His</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-26-dodgers-1996-dodgers-manager-tommy-lasorda-undergoes-an-angioplasty-after-sufferin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-26T09:00:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0626_1996_team.png?v=1782406364</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 26 in Dodgers History: 1996 – Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda undergoes an angioplasty after suffering a mild heart attack. Bill Russell is named Los Angel (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1996, 1996 – Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda undergoes an angioplasty after suffering a mild heart attack. Bill Russell is named Los Angel</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-27-dodgers-the-dodgers-and-bees-play-a-23-inning-2-2-game-at-boston-called-on-account</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-27T09:00:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0627_1939_team.png?v=1782406369</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 27 in Dodgers History: The Dodgers and Bees play a 23-inning, 2 – 2 game at Boston, called on account of darkness (1939)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1939, The Dodgers and Bees play a 23-inning, 2 – 2 game at Boston, called on account of darkness</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-21-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-bashes-three-home-runs-at-wrigley-field-and-drives-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0421_1999_bagwell.png?v=1782406369</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 21 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Bagwell bashes three home runs at Wrigley Field and drives in six to drop the Cubs, 10-3. Bagwell passes (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1999, Jeff Bagwell bashes three home runs at Wrigley Field and drives in six to drop the Cubs, 10-3. Bagwell passes</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-21-houston-astros-a-two-run-double-by-jose-altuve-keys-a-five-run-eighth-and-a-6-3-v</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0421_2015_team.png?v=1782406374</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 21 in Houston Astros History: A two-run double by Jose Altuve keys a five-run eighth and a 6-3 victory over the Mariners. The 8-6 Astros (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2015, A two-run double by Jose Altuve keys a five-run eighth and a 6-3 victory over the Mariners. The 8-6 Astros</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-27-dodgers-for-the-first-time-in-his-career-don-drysdale-is-hit-by-a-pitch-1962</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-27T09:00:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0627_1962_team.png?v=1782406374</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 27 in Dodgers History: For the first time in his career Don Drysdale is hit by a pitch (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1962, For the first time in his career Don Drysdale is hit by a pitch</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-22-houston-astros-nolan-ryan-s-first-win-as-an-astro-comes-in-an-8-0-victory-over-ci</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:52:59-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0422_1980_ryan.png?v=1782406379</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan &apos;s first win as an Astro comes in an 8-0 victory over Cincinnati. It&apos;s the initial dividend from (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1980, Nolan Ryan &apos;s first win as an Astro comes in an 8-0 victory over Cincinnati. It&apos;s the initial dividend from</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-28-dodgers-san-diego-suffers-its-second-19-0-shutout-of-the-season-as-the-dodgers-beh</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-28T09:00:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 28 in Dodgers History: San Diego suffers its second 19 – 0 shutout of the season, as the Dodgers, behind Don Drysdale, match the National League-record s (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1969, San Diego suffers its second 19 – 0 shutout of the season, as the Dodgers, behind Don Drysdale, match the National League-record s</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-22-houston-astros-taylor-buchholz-gets-his-first-big-league-win-blanking-the-pirates</loc>
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      <image:title>April 22 in Houston Astros History: Taylor Buchholz gets his first big league win, blanking the Pirates, 3-0. Buchholz has a one-hitter with one (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Taylor Buchholz, 2006, Taylor Buchholz gets his first big league win, blanking the Pirates, 3-0. Buchholz has a one-hitter with one</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-28-dodgers-angels-combined-no-hitter-not-recognized-2008</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-28T09:00:10-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 28 in Dodgers History: Angels combined no hitter not recognized (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2008, Angels combined no hitter not recognized</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-dallas-cowboys-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T20:20:32-04:00</lastmod>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-28-dodgers-monte-irvin-clubs-two-homers-off-ralph-branca-as-the-giants-edge-the-dodge</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-28T09:00:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0628_1951_team.png?v=1782406387</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 28 in Dodgers History: Monte Irvin clubs two homers off Ralph Branca as the Giants edge the Dodgers, 5 – 4 (1951)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1951, Monte Irvin clubs two homers off Ralph Branca as the Giants edge the Dodgers, 5 – 4</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-22-houston-astros-dave-giusti-surrenders-eight-hits-but-walks-away-with-a-2-0-shutou</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:53:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0422_1966_giusti.png?v=1782406388</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Houston Astros History: Dave Giusti surrenders eight hits but walks away with a 2-0 shutout against the Giants. Giusti delivers three (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dave Giusti, 1966, Dave Giusti surrenders eight hits but walks away with a 2-0 shutout against the Giants. Giusti delivers three</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-29-dodgers-dave-stewart-and-fernando-valenzuela-become-first-pitchers-to-throw-no-hit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-29T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0629_1990_team.png?v=1782406393</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 29 in Dodgers History: Dave Stewart and Fernando Valenzuela become first pitchers to throw no-hitters on same day (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1990, Dave Stewart and Fernando Valenzuela become first pitchers to throw no-hitters on same day</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-22-houston-astros-cesar-cedeno-drills-two-homers-and-drives-in-five-to-pace-houston</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:53:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0422_1974_cedeno.png?v=1782406395</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Houston Astros History: Cesar Cedeno drills two homers and drives in five to pace Houston past Atlanta, 7-0 . Claude Osteen , who was (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cesar Cedeno, 1974, Cesar Cedeno drills two homers and drives in five to pace Houston past Atlanta, 7-0 . Claude Osteen , who was</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-30-dodgers-the-dodgers-were-playing-a-doubleheader-against-the-giants-at-the-polo-gro</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-30T09:00:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 30 in Dodgers History: The Dodgers were playing a doubleheader against the Giants at the Polo Grounds. In the bottom of the seventh inning of game 1, Lew (1920)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1920, The Dodgers were playing a doubleheader against the Giants at the Polo Grounds. In the bottom of the seventh inning of game 1, Lew</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-22-houston-astros-alan-ashby-homers-off-atlanta-s-duane-ward-in-the-ninth-for-a-3-2</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:53:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 22 in Houston Astros History: Alan Ashby homers off Atlanta&apos;s Duane Ward in the ninth for a 3-2 triumph. Charley Kerfeld , wearing his (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Alan Ashby, 1986, Alan Ashby homers off Atlanta&apos;s Duane Ward in the ninth for a 3-2 triumph. Charley Kerfeld , wearing his</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-los-angeles-lakers-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T20:23:57-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Every Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Famer</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/june-30-dodgers-johan-santana-shuts-out-the-dodgers-5-0-allowing-3-hits-over-8-innings-it</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-30T09:00:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
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      <image:title>June 30 in Dodgers History: Johan Santana shuts out the Dodgers, 5 – 0, allowing 3 hits over 8 innings. It is the Dodgers’ seventh consecutive loss. Ike Davis (2012)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2012, Johan Santana shuts out the Dodgers, 5 – 0, allowing 3 hits over 8 innings. It is the Dodgers’ seventh consecutive loss. Ike Davis</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-toronto-maple-leafs-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T20:26:52-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/0001-6554367475335760131_7f88fab8-d94f-44de-91b9-50fe9b9bd038.jpg?v=1782433612</image:loc>
      <image:title>Every Toronto Maple Leafs Hall of Famer</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-23-houston-astros-mike-lamb-devours-colorado-pitching-with-four-hits-including-a-dou</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:53:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0423_2004_lamb.png?v=1782406406</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Houston Astros History: Mike Lamb devours Colorado pitching with four hits, including a double and triple, along with six RBIs to (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mike Lamb, 2004, Mike Lamb devours Colorado pitching with four hits, including a double and triple, along with six RBIs to</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-1-dodgers-the-reds-11-games-behind-the-dodgers-at-the-beginning-of-the-day-stage-two</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-01T09:00:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0701_1973_team.png?v=1782406409</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 1 in Dodgers History: The Reds, 11 games behind the Dodgers at the beginning of the day, stage two dramatic comebacks to snatch a doubleheader win from  (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1973, The Reds, 11 games behind the Dodgers at the beginning of the day, stage two dramatic comebacks to snatch a doubleheader win from </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-23-houston-astros-down-4-2-in-the-10th-houston-rallies-for-a-5-4-walk-off-win-over-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:53:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0423_2021_team.png?v=1782406411</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Houston Astros History: Down 4-2 in the 10th, Houston rallies for a 5-4 walk-off win over Anaheim. It&apos;s the backups who get it done (2021)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2021, Down 4-2 in the 10th, Houston rallies for a 5-4 walk-off win over Anaheim. It&apos;s the backups who get it done</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-2-dodgers-johnny-podres-strikes-out-eight-consecutive-batters-ties-a-major-league-mar</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-02T09:00:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0702_1962_team.png?v=1782406414</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 2 in Dodgers History: Johnny Podres strikes out eight consecutive batters ties a major league mark record (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1962, Johnny Podres strikes out eight consecutive batters ties a major league mark record</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-23-houston-astros-ken-johnson-no-hits-the-reds-but-the-colts-still-lose-1-0-the-run</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:53:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0423_1964_johnson.png?v=1782406418</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Houston Astros History: Ken Johnson no-hits the Reds but the Colts still lose, 1-0 . The run scores when Nellie Fox boots Vada (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Johnson, 1964, Ken Johnson no-hits the Reds but the Colts still lose, 1-0 . The run scores when Nellie Fox boots Vada</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-3-dodgers-new-york-giants-pitcher-rube-marquard-sets-a-modern-day-record-by-winning-h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-03T09:00:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0703_1912_team.png?v=1782406420</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 3 in Dodgers History: New York Giants pitcher Rube Marquard sets a modern day record by winning his 19th consecutive game (1912)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1912, New York Giants pitcher Rube Marquard sets a modern day record by winning his 19th consecutive game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-23-houston-astros-astros-stun-the-giants-with-ten-runs-in-the-ninth-for-a-13-7-victo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:53:45-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0423_1972_cedeno.png?v=1782406425</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Houston Astros History: Astros stun the Giants with ten runs in the ninth for a 13-7 victory. Cesar Cedeno contributes two hits in (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cesar Cedeno, 1972, Astros stun the Giants with ten runs in the ninth for a 13-7 victory. Cesar Cedeno contributes two hits in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-3-dodgers-hall-of-famer-don-drysdale-dies-from-a-heart-attack-1993</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-03T09:00:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0703_1993_team.png?v=1782406426</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 3 in Dodgers History: Hall of Famer Don Drysdale dies from a heart attack (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1993, Hall of Famer Don Drysdale dies from a heart attack</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-23-houston-astros-down-2-0-with-two-outs-and-nobody-on-base-in-the-top-of-the-ninth</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:53:50-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0423_1986_reynolds.png?v=1782406430</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Houston Astros History: Down 2-0 with two outs and nobody on base in the top of the ninth, Houston rallies for a 3-2 triumph in (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Reynolds, 1986, Down 2-0 with two outs and nobody on base in the top of the ninth, Houston rallies for a 3-2 triumph in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-3-dodgers-former-major-league-pitcher-hugh-casey-commits-suicide-by-shooting-himself</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-03T09:00:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0703_1951_team.png?v=1782406431</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 3 in Dodgers History: former major league pitcher Hugh Casey commits suicide by shooting himself in the neck (1951)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1951, former major league pitcher Hugh Casey commits suicide by shooting himself in the neck</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-24-houston-astros-colt-45s-host-st-louis-for-the-first-time-and-defeat-them-4-3-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:53:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0424_1962_taussig.png?v=1782406436</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 24 in Houston Astros History: Colt .45s host St. Louis for the first time and defeat them, 4-3. The Houston Buffs were a farm club of the (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Don Taussig, 1962, Colt .45s host St. Louis for the first time and defeat them, 4-3. The Houston Buffs were a farm club of the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-4-dodgers-led-by-roy-campanella-s-first-two-major-league-homers-the-host-dodgers-edge</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-04T09:00:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0704_1948_team.png?v=1782406437</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 4 in Dodgers History: Led by Roy Campanella’s first two major league homers, the host Dodgers edge the Giants, 13 – 12, in a wild game lasting 3 1/2 hou (1948)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1948, Led by Roy Campanella’s first two major league homers, the host Dodgers edge the Giants, 13 – 12, in a wild game lasting 3 1/2 hou</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-24-houston-astros-bob-aspromonte-is-the-first-to-set-off-the-astrodome-scoreboard-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:54:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0424_1965_aspromonte.png?v=1782406442</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 24 in Houston Astros History: Bob Aspromonte is the first to set off the Astrodome scoreboard&apos;s home run display for its intended purpose (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Aspromonte, 1965, Bob Aspromonte is the first to set off the Astrodome scoreboard&apos;s home run display for its intended purpose</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-5-dodgers-the-giants-win-their-11th-straight-beating-brooklyn-3-2-christy-mathewson-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-05T09:00:11-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0705_1913_team.png?v=1782406443</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 5 in Dodgers History: The Giants win their 11th straight, beating Brooklyn, 3 – 2. Christy Mathewson the winner extends his walkless streak is at 47 inn (1913)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1913, The Giants win their 11th straight, beating Brooklyn, 3 – 2. Christy Mathewson the winner extends his walkless streak is at 47 inn</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-24-houston-astros-johnny-edwards-takes-ferguson-jenkins-deep-to-stop-the-cubs-3-2-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:54:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0424_1972_edwards.png?v=1782406448</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 24 in Houston Astros History: Johnny Edwards takes Ferguson Jenkins deep to stop the Cubs, 3-2, in eleven innings . Lee May and Ron Santo (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Johnny Edwards, 1972, Johnny Edwards takes Ferguson Jenkins deep to stop the Cubs, 3-2, in eleven innings . Lee May and Ron Santo</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-5-dodgers-brothers-tony-and-al-cuccinello-hit-home-runs-in-the-same-game-1935</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-05T09:00:11-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>July 5 in Dodgers History: Brothers Tony and Al Cuccinello hit home runs in the same game (1935)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1935, Brothers Tony and Al Cuccinello hit home runs in the same game</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-24-houston-astros-rookie-shortstop-jeremy-pena-snaps-houston-s-four-game-losing-stre</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:54:14-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 24 in Houston Astros History: Rookie shortstop Jeremy Pena snaps Houston&apos;s four-game losing streak when he blasts a two-run homer in the (2022)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2022, Rookie shortstop Jeremy Pena snaps Houston&apos;s four-game losing streak when he blasts a two-run homer in the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-5-dodgers-gil-hodges-homers-lead-the-dodgers-over-the-giantschuck-dressen-declares-we</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-05T09:00:11-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0705_1951_team.png?v=1782406454</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 5 in Dodgers History: Gil Hodges homers lead the Dodgers over the GiantsChuck Dressen declares, “We knocked ’em out. They won’t bother us anymore.” (1951)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1951, Gil Hodges homers lead the Dodgers over the GiantsChuck Dressen declares, “We knocked ’em out. They won’t bother us anymore.”</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-24-houston-astros-mike-lacoss-battles-steve-carlton-to-a-2-2-draw-before-jose-cruz-c</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:54:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0424_1983_lacoss.png?v=1782406460</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 24 in Houston Astros History: Mike LaCoss battles Steve Carlton to a 2-2 draw before Jose Cruz caps a three-hit night with the game-winner (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mike LaCoss, 1983, Mike LaCoss battles Steve Carlton to a 2-2 draw before Jose Cruz caps a three-hit night with the game-winner</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-6-dodgers-ben-wade-homers-twice-vs-warren-spahn-in-an-8-2-win-over-the-braves-1952</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-06T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0706_1952_team.png?v=1782406460</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 6 in Dodgers History: Ben Wade homers twice vs Warren Spahn in an 8 – 2 win over the Braves. (1952)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1952, Ben Wade homers twice vs Warren Spahn in an 8 – 2 win over the Braves.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-24-houston-astros-moises-alou-bangs-two-home-runs-among-his-four-hits-as-houston-pou</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:54:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0424_2001_alou.png?v=1782406467</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 24 in Houston Astros History: Moises Alou bangs two home runs among his four hits as Houston pounds the Braves, 11-6. Tony Eusebio adds a (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Moises Alou, 2001, Moises Alou bangs two home runs among his four hits as Houston pounds the Braves, 11-6. Tony Eusebio adds a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-6-dodgers-los-angeles-dodgers-purchase-the-contract-of-fernando-valenzuela-1979</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-06T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0706_1979_team.png?v=1782406467</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 6 in Dodgers History: Los Angeles Dodgers purchase the contract of Fernando Valenzuela (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1979, Los Angeles Dodgers purchase the contract of Fernando Valenzuela</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-25-houston-astros-joe-morgan-singles-home-bob-aspromonte-in-the-11th-inning-for-a-5</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:54:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0425_1965_morgan.png?v=1782406471</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Houston Astros History: Joe Morgan singles home Bob Aspromonte in the 11th inning for a 5-4 triumph over Pittsburgh. It&apos;s the first (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Morgan, 1965, Joe Morgan singles home Bob Aspromonte in the 11th inning for a 5-4 triumph over Pittsburgh. It&apos;s the first</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-6-dodgers-cesar-cedeno-hits-the-first-homerun-of-his-career-1970</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-06T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0706_1970_team.png?v=1782406471</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 6 in Dodgers History: Cesar Cedeno hits the first homerun of his career (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1970, Cesar Cedeno hits the first homerun of his career</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-25-houston-astros-san-francisco-catcher-jack-hiatt-drills-two-homers-and-drives-in-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:54:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0425_1969_hiatt.png?v=1782406477</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Houston Astros History: San Francisco catcher Jack Hiatt drills two homers and drives in seven during a 12-8 decision over the (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jack Hiatt, 1969, San Francisco catcher Jack Hiatt drills two homers and drives in seven during a 12-8 decision over the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-7-dodgers-mark-lemongello-finally-gets-his-first-hit-1977</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-07T09:00:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0707_1977_team.png?v=1782406477</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 7 in Dodgers History: Mark Lemongello finally gets his first hit (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1977, Mark Lemongello finally gets his first hit</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-8-dodgers-monte-irvin-and-hank-thompson-become-the-first-black-players-for-the-new-yo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-08T09:00:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0708_1949_team.png?v=1782406482</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 8 in Dodgers History: Monte Irvin and Hank Thompson become the first black players for the New York Giants (1949)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1949, Monte Irvin and Hank Thompson become the first black players for the New York Giants</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-25-houston-astros-j-r-richard-notches-his-100th-victory-toppling-the-mets-7-4-art-ho</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:54:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0425_1980_richard.png?v=1782406483</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Houston Astros History: J.R. Richard notches his 100th victory, toppling the Mets, 7-4. Art Howe contributes three hits and Jeff (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: J.R. Richard, 1980, J.R. Richard notches his 100th victory, toppling the Mets, 7-4. Art Howe contributes three hits and Jeff</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-11-dodgers-giant-rookie-al-worthington-halts-dodgers-streak-with-6-0-shutout-1953</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-11T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0711_1953_team.png?v=1782406487</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 11 in Dodgers History: Giant rookie Al Worthington halts Dodgers streak with 6-0 shutout (1953)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1953, Giant rookie Al Worthington halts Dodgers streak with 6-0 shutout</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-25-houston-astros-smurfish-andy-stankiewicz-slugs-a-three-run-homer-off-denny-neagle</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:54:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0425_1994_stankiewicz.png?v=1782406488</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Houston Astros History: Smurfish Andy Stankiewicz slugs a three-run homer off Denny Neagle and Craig Biggio later follows with a (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Andy Stankiewicz, 1994, Smurfish Andy Stankiewicz slugs a three-run homer off Denny Neagle and Craig Biggio later follows with a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-12-dodgers-robert-joyce-kills-1-and-wound-s-another-defending-the-brooklyn-dodgers-19</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-12T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0712_1938_team.png?v=1782406491</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 12 in Dodgers History: Robert Joyce kills 1 and wound’s another defending the Brooklyn Dodgers (1938)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1938, Robert Joyce kills 1 and wound’s another defending the Brooklyn Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-25-houston-astros-a-triple-by-miguel-tejada-and-a-solo-homer-by-carlos-lee-key-a-thr</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:54:52-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0425_2008_team.png?v=1782406492</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Houston Astros History: A triple by Miguel Tejada and a solo homer by Carlos Lee key a three-run rally in the ninth off Jason (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2008, A triple by Miguel Tejada and a solo homer by Carlos Lee key a three-run rally in the ninth off Jason</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-12-dodgers-larry-sherry-loses-his-second-start-for-the-dodgers-as-the-redlegs-nip-him</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-12T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0712_1959_team.png?v=1782406496</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 12 in Dodgers History: Larry Sherry loses his second start for the Dodgers, as the Redlegs nip him, 4 – 3. Sherry will not lose again, winning his next s (1959)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1959, Larry Sherry loses his second start for the Dodgers, as the Redlegs nip him, 4 – 3. Sherry will not lose again, winning his next s</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-26-houston-astros-bob-bruce-tosses-the-first-one-hitter-in-franchise-history-a-2-0-b</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:54:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0426_1963_bruce.png?v=1782406496</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 26 in Houston Astros History: Bob Bruce tosses the first one-hitter in franchise history, a 2-0 blanking of the Reds. A harmless single by (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Bruce, 1963, Bob Bruce tosses the first one-hitter in franchise history, a 2-0 blanking of the Reds. A harmless single by</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-14-dodgers-gil-hodges-hits-a-walk-off-vs-the-braves-1957</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-14T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0714_1957_team.png?v=1782406500</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 14 in Dodgers History: Gil Hodges hits a Walk Off vs the Braves (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1957, Gil Hodges hits a Walk Off vs the Braves</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-26-houston-astros-after-11-seasons-as-one-of-the-top-astro-hitters-in-history-lance</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:01-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0426_2011_team.png?v=1782406501</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 26 in Houston Astros History: After 11 seasons as one of the top Astro hitters in history, Lance Berkman returns for the first time as a (2011)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2011, After 11 seasons as one of the top Astro hitters in history, Lance Berkman returns for the first time as a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-15-dodgers-willie-mccovey-s-hits-invisible-triple-at-fog-filled-candlestick-park-1960</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-15T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0715_1960_team.png?v=1782406505</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 15 in Dodgers History: Willie McCovey’s hits “invisible triple” at fog filled Candlestick Park (1960)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1960, Willie McCovey’s hits “invisible triple” at fog filled Candlestick Park</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-26-houston-astros-bob-knepper-tosses-his-second-consecutive-shutout-a-1-0-whitewash</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0426_1981_knepper.png?v=1782406506</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 26 in Houston Astros History: Bob Knepper tosses his second consecutive shutout, a 1-0 whitewash over Cincinnati. Denny Walling &apos;s homer (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Knepper, 1981, Bob Knepper tosses his second consecutive shutout, a 1-0 whitewash over Cincinnati. Denny Walling &apos;s homer</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-16-dodgers-trio-of-major-league-teams-makes-managerial-changes-1948</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-16T09:00:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0716_1948_team.png?v=1782406509</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 16 in Dodgers History: Trio of major league teams makes managerial changes (1948)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1948, Trio of major league teams makes managerial changes</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-26-houston-astros-play-ball-never-sounded-so-good-the-astros-open-the-strike-delayed</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0426_1995_bagwell.png?v=1782406510</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 26 in Houston Astros History: &quot;Play Ball&quot; never sounded so good. The Astros open the strike-delayed season with a 10-2 victory in San (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1995, &quot;Play Ball&quot; never sounded so good. The Astros open the strike-delayed season with a 10-2 victory in San</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-17-dodgers-dodgers-field-the-first-team-which-consists-of-a-majority-of-black-players</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-17T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0717_1954_team.png?v=1782406513</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 17 in Dodgers History: Dodgers field the first team which consists of a majority of black players (1954)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1954, Dodgers field the first team which consists of a majority of black players</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-26-houston-astros-former-expos-sean-berry-and-moises-alou-lead-a-15-0-thrashing-in-m</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0426_1998_berry.png?v=1782406515</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 26 in Houston Astros History: Former Expos Sean Berry and Moises Alou lead a 15-0 thrashing in Montreal. Alou homers and drives in five (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Sean Berry, 1998, Former Expos Sean Berry and Moises Alou lead a 15-0 thrashing in Montreal. Alou homers and drives in five</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-17-dodgers-in-what-will-be-their-most-important-move-of-the-season-the-brooklyn-dodge</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-17T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0717_1955_team.png?v=1782406518</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 17 in Dodgers History: In what will be their most important move of the season, the Brooklyn Dodgers bring up rookie pitchers Roger Craig and Don Bessent (1955)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1955, In what will be their most important move of the season, the Brooklyn Dodgers bring up rookie pitchers Roger Craig and Don Bessent</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-27-houston-astros-nolan-ryan-breaks-walter-johnson-s-major-league-record-for-career</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 27 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan breaks Walter Johnson&apos;s major league record for career strikeouts, fanning Montreal&apos;s Brad Mills (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1983, Nolan Ryan breaks Walter Johnson&apos;s major league record for career strikeouts, fanning Montreal&apos;s Brad Mills</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-18-dodgers-the-pirates-ralph-kiner-drives-in-seven-runs-hitting-three-home-runs-inclu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-18T09:00:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0718_1951_team.png?v=1782406523</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 18 in Dodgers History: The Pirates’ Ralph Kiner drives in seven runs, hitting three home runs, including his 10th grand slam (1951)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1951, The Pirates’ Ralph Kiner drives in seven runs, hitting three home runs, including his 10th grand slam</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-27-houston-astros-nolan-ryan-takes-a-no-hitter-into-the-ninth-inning-against-philade</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 27 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan takes a no-hitter into the ninth inning against Philadelphia but loses it and the lead. Mike (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1988, Nolan Ryan takes a no-hitter into the ninth inning against Philadelphia but loses it and the lead. Mike</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-18-dodgers-dodger-backup-1b-wayne-belardi-pinch-hits-and-walks-and-hits-a-grand-slam</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-18T09:00:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0718_1953_team.png?v=1782406527</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 18 in Dodgers History: Dodger backup 1B Wayne Belardi pinch-hits and walks and hits a grand slam in same inning (1953)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1953, Dodger backup 1B Wayne Belardi pinch-hits and walks and hits a grand slam in same inning</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-27-houston-astros-joe-morgan-keys-a-five-run-outburst-with-a-bases-loaded-triple-off</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0427_1967_morgan.png?v=1782406529</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 27 in Houston Astros History: Joe Morgan keys a five-run outburst with a bases-loaded triple off Hal Woodeshick that drops the Cardinals (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Morgan, 1967, Joe Morgan keys a five-run outburst with a bases-loaded triple off Hal Woodeshick that drops the Cardinals</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-18-dodgers-dodger-slugger-gil-hodges-hits-his-12th-career-grand-slam-to-tie-the-natio</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-18T09:00:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0718_1957_team.png?v=1782406531</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 18 in Dodgers History: Dodger slugger Gil Hodges hits his 12th career grand slam to tie the National League record of Rogers Hornsby and Ralph Kiner (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1957, Dodger slugger Gil Hodges hits his 12th career grand slam to tie the National League record of Rogers Hornsby and Ralph Kiner</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-27-houston-astros-art-howe-singles-home-craig-reynolds-for-a-9-8-triumph-over-pittsb</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0427_1979_howe.png?v=1782406534</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 27 in Houston Astros History: Art Howe singles home Craig Reynolds for a 9-8 triumph over Pittsburgh in eleven innings. It is Howe&apos;s fourth (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Art Howe, 1979, Art Howe singles home Craig Reynolds for a 9-8 triumph over Pittsburgh in eleven innings. It is Howe&apos;s fourth</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-18-dodgers-the-red-sox-send-21-year-old-farmhand-pee-wee-reese-to-the-dodgers-for-35</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-18T09:00:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0718_1939_team.png?v=1782406536</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 18 in Dodgers History: The Red Sox send 21 year-old farmhand Pee Wee Reese to the Dodgers for $35,000 and a player to be named later (1939)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1939, The Red Sox send 21 year-old farmhand Pee Wee Reese to the Dodgers for $35,000 and a player to be named later</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-27-houston-astros-tony-eusebio-s-double-caps-a-three-run-ninth-inning-rally-that-stu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:39-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0427_1998_eusebio.png?v=1782406539</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 27 in Houston Astros History: Tony Eusebio &apos;s double caps a three-run ninth-inning rally that stuns the Mets, 4-3. Sacrifice flies by (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tony Eusebio, 1998, Tony Eusebio &apos;s double caps a three-run ninth-inning rally that stuns the Mets, 4-3. Sacrifice flies by</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-20-dodgers-zach-wheat-is-inducted-into-the-hall-of-fame-1959</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-20T09:00:02-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>July 20 in Dodgers History: Zach Wheat is inducted into the Hall of Fame (1959)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1959, Zach Wheat is inducted into the Hall of Fame</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-28-houston-astros-new-york-broadcaster-lindsay-nelson-calls-the-mets-12-9-loss-to-ho</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0428_1965_aspromonte.png?v=1782406543</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 28 in Houston Astros History: New York broadcaster Lindsay Nelson calls the Mets&apos; 12-9 loss to Houston from the gondola at the top of the (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Aspromonte, 1965, New York broadcaster Lindsay Nelson calls the Mets&apos; 12-9 loss to Houston from the gondola at the top of the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-20-dodgers-bill-singer-fires-a-no-hitter-against-the-philadelphia-phillies-1970</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-20T09:00:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0720_1970_team.png?v=1782406545</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 20 in Dodgers History: Bill Singer fires a no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1970, Bill Singer fires a no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-28-houston-astros-doug-rader-and-jim-wynn-blast-homers-off-montreal-s-steve-renko-as</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0428_1973_rader.png?v=1782406548</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 28 in Houston Astros History: Doug Rader and Jim Wynn blast homers off Montreal&apos;s Steve Renko as part of a five-run seventh inning that (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Rader, 1973, Doug Rader and Jim Wynn blast homers off Montreal&apos;s Steve Renko as part of a five-run seventh inning that</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-21-dodgers-boston-red-sox-become-the-last-team-to-debut-a-black-player-when-elijah-pu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-21T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0721_1959_team.png?v=1782406549</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 21 in Dodgers History: Boston Red Sox become the last team to debut a black player when Elijah “Pumpsie” Green (1959)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1959, Boston Red Sox become the last team to debut a black player when Elijah “Pumpsie” Green</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-28-houston-astros-nbc-accidentally-leaves-the-field-microphone-open-while-broadcasti</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:53-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0428_1984_spilman.png?v=1782406553</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 28 in Houston Astros History: NBC accidentally leaves the field microphone open while broadcasting a 5-3 Atlanta victory. Astro catcher (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Harry Spilman, 1984, NBC accidentally leaves the field microphone open while broadcasting a 5-3 Atlanta victory. Astro catcher</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-21-dodgers-los-angeles-dodgers-release-longtime-major-league-pitcher-hoyt-wilhelm-197</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-21T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0721_1972_team.png?v=1782406555</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 21 in Dodgers History: Los Angeles Dodgers release longtime major league pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1972, Los Angeles Dodgers release longtime major league pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-28-houston-astros-sean-berry-singles-home-tim-bogar-in-the-tenth-inning-for-a-4-3-vi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:55:58-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0428_1998_berry.png?v=1782406558</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 28 in Houston Astros History: Sean Berry singles home Tim Bogar in the tenth inning for a 4-3 victory over the Mets. Moises Alou &apos;s two-run (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Sean Berry, 1998, Sean Berry singles home Tim Bogar in the tenth inning for a 4-3 victory over the Mets. Moises Alou &apos;s two-run</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-23-dodgers-podres-beats-cards-9-2-1962</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-23T09:00:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0723_1962_team.png?v=1782406559</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 23 in Dodgers History: Podres beats Cards 9-2 (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1962, Podres beats Cards 9-2</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-28-houston-astros-chris-holt-one-hits-the-brewers-7-0-jeff-bagwell-richard-hidalgo-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:02-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0428_2000_holt.png?v=1782406562</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 28 in Houston Astros History: Chris Holt one-hits the Brewers, 7-0. Jeff Bagwell , Richard Hidalgo and Daryle Ward support Holt with long (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Chris Holt, 2000, Chris Holt one-hits the Brewers, 7-0. Jeff Bagwell , Richard Hidalgo and Daryle Ward support Holt with long</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-24-dodgers-craig-biggio-hit-a-grand-slam-to-defeat-the-dodgers-after-announcing-retir</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-24T09:00:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0724_2007_team.png?v=1782406563</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 24 in Dodgers History: Craig Biggio hit a grand slam to defeat the Dodgers after announcing retirement (2007)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 2007, Craig Biggio hit a grand slam to defeat the Dodgers after announcing retirement</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-29-houston-astros-lee-may-slams-a-pair-of-two-run-homers-in-a-nine-run-sixth-inning</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0429_1974_may.png?v=1782406567</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 29 in Houston Astros History: Lee May slams a pair of two-run homers in a nine-run sixth inning to spark an 18-2 mauling of Chicago. His (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lee May, 1974, Lee May slams a pair of two-run homers in a nine-run sixth inning to spark an 18-2 mauling of Chicago. His</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-25-dodgers-jimmy-sheckard-ended-the-bottom-of-the-seventh-by-striking-out-and-started</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-25T09:00:05-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0725_1905_team.png?v=1782406568</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 25 in Dodgers History: Jimmy Sheckard ended the bottom of the seventh by striking out and started the eighth with a walk (1905)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1905, Jimmy Sheckard ended the bottom of the seventh by striking out and started the eighth with a walk</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-29-houston-astros-for-the-first-time-in-113-years-a-national-league-game-features-tw</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0429_2005_clemens.png?v=1782406572</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 29 in Houston Astros History: For the first time in 113 years, a National League game features two starting pitchers with over 300 wins in (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roger Clemens, 2005, For the first time in 113 years, a National League game features two starting pitchers with over 300 wins in</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-26-dodgers-brooklyn-defeats-giant-stalwart-sal-maglie-in-ebbets-field-roughing-him-up</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-26T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0726_1954_team.png?v=1782406573</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 26 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn defeats Giant stalwart Sal Maglie in Ebbets Field, roughing him up for six runs on 11 hits. Since coming into the Nationa (1954)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1954, Brooklyn defeats Giant stalwart Sal Maglie in Ebbets Field, roughing him up for six runs on 11 hits. Since coming into the Nationa</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-29-houston-astros-roman-mejias-belts-a-ninth-inning-homer-off-don-mcmahon-to-beat-mi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0429_1962_mejias.png?v=1782406576</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 29 in Houston Astros History: Roman Mejias belts a ninth-inning homer off Don McMahon to beat Milwaukee, 3-2. Hal Smith and Jim Pendleton (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roman Mejias, 1962, Roman Mejias belts a ninth-inning homer off Don McMahon to beat Milwaukee, 3-2. Hal Smith and Jim Pendleton</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-28-dodgers-dennis-martinez-of-the-montreal-expos-becomes-first-latin-american-pitcher</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-28T09:00:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0728_1991_team.png?v=1782406577</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 28 in Dodgers History: Dennis Martinez of the Montreal Expos becomes first latin American pitcher to pitch a perfect game (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1991, Dennis Martinez of the Montreal Expos becomes first latin American pitcher to pitch a perfect game</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-29-houston-astros-montreal-s-mike-marshall-walks-home-the-tying-run-in-the-bottom-of</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:21-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0429_1973_marshall.png?v=1782406581</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 29 in Houston Astros History: Montreal&apos;s Mike Marshall walks home the tying run in the bottom of the ninth before Tom Walker balks home (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mike Marshall, 1973, Montreal&apos;s Mike Marshall walks home the tying run in the bottom of the ninth before Tom Walker balks home</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-29-dodgers-tommy-lasorda-announces-that-he-is-retiring-as-manager-of-the-los-angeles</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-29T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0729_1996_team.png?v=1782406582</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 29 in Dodgers History: Tommy Lasorda announces that he is retiring as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1996, Tommy Lasorda announces that he is retiring as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-29-houston-astros-the-astros-explode-for-eight-runs-in-the-seventh-to-topple-the-pad</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0429_1975_richard.png?v=1782406585</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 29 in Houston Astros History: The Astros explode for eight runs in the seventh to topple the Padres, 8-2. J.R. Richard starts the scoring (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: J.R. Richard, 1975, The Astros explode for eight runs in the seventh to topple the Padres, 8-2. J.R. Richard starts the scoring</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-29-dodgers-after-a-mild-heart-attack-last-month-tommy-lasorda-68-year-old-dodger-mana</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-29T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0729_1996_team_8ec46cc8-9201-4991-9e6b-849f69f29dd2.png?v=1782406586</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 29 in Dodgers History: After a mild heart attack last month, Tommy Lasorda, 68-year-old Dodger manager of twenty years, announces his retirement due to h (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1996, After a mild heart attack last month, Tommy Lasorda, 68-year-old Dodger manager of twenty years, announces his retirement due to h</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-30-houston-astros-a-dropped-third-strike-keys-a-5-4-win-over-the-braves-phil-niekro</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0430_1966_staub.png?v=1782406590</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 30 in Houston Astros History: A dropped third strike keys a 5-4 win over the Braves. Phil Niekro has Rusty Staub out on strikes but he is (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rusty Staub, 1966, A dropped third strike keys a 5-4 win over the Braves. Phil Niekro has Rusty Staub out on strikes but he is</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-30-dodgers-hank-aaron-homerun-puts-braves-23-games-over-500-1956</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-30T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0730_1956_team.png?v=1782406590</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 30 in Dodgers History: Hank Aaron homerun puts Braves 23 games over 500 (1956)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1956, Hank Aaron homerun puts Braves 23 games over 500</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-30-houston-astros-jim-maloney-tosses-a-no-hitter-as-cincinnati-embarrasses-the-astro</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0430_1969_wynn.png?v=1782406594</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 30 in Houston Astros History: Jim Maloney tosses a no-hitter as Cincinnati embarrasses the Astros, 10-0. The Reds ace fans 13 and walks (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Wynn, 1969, Jim Maloney tosses a no-hitter as Cincinnati embarrasses the Astros, 10-0. The Reds ace fans 13 and walks</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-31-dodgers-brooklyn-dodgers-trade-onetime-national-league-mvp-dolf-camilli-camilli-re</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-31T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0731_1943_team.png?v=1782406595</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 31 in Dodgers History: Brooklyn Dodgers trade onetime National League MVP Dolf Camilli – Camilli retires after trade (1943)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1943, Brooklyn Dodgers trade onetime National League MVP Dolf Camilli – Camilli retires after trade</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-30-houston-astros-steve-finley-and-jeff-bagwell-each-homer-part-of-their-four-hits-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:39-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0430_1994_finley.png?v=1782406599</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 30 in Houston Astros History: Steve Finley and Jeff Bagwell each homer, part of their four hits apiece as Houston stomps the Cards, 15-5 (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Steve Finley, 1994, Steve Finley and Jeff Bagwell each homer, part of their four hits apiece as Houston stomps the Cards, 15-5</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/july-31-dodgers-milwaukee-braves-slugger-joe-adcock-sets-a-major-league-record-by-accumula</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-31T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0731_1954_team.png?v=1782406599</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 31 in Dodgers History: Milwaukee Braves slugger Joe Adcock sets a major league record by accumulating 18 total bases in a single game (1954)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1954, Milwaukee Braves slugger Joe Adcock sets a major league record by accumulating 18 total bases in a single game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-30-houston-astros-terry-puhl-s-two-run-homer-in-the-ninth-upends-the-cardinals-6-5-i</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0430_1979_puhl.png?v=1782406603</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 30 in Houston Astros History: Terry Puhl &apos;s two-run homer in the ninth upends the Cardinals, 6-5. It caps a four-run rally which is just (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Terry Puhl, 1979, Terry Puhl &apos;s two-run homer in the ninth upends the Cardinals, 6-5. It caps a four-run rally which is just</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/august-1-dodgers-dazzy-vance-strikes-out-seven-consecutive-batters-to-establish-a-major-le</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-01T09:00:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0801_1924_team.png?v=1782406603</image:loc>
      <image:title>August 1 in Dodgers History: Dazzy Vance strikes out seven consecutive batters to establish a major league record when the Brooklyn Robins defeat the Cubs at E (1924)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1924, Dazzy Vance strikes out seven consecutive batters to establish a major league record when the Brooklyn Robins defeat the Cubs at E</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/april-30-houston-astros-phil-garner-celebrates-his-33rd-birthday-with-a-three-run-homer-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0430_1982_garner.png?v=1782406608</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 30 in Houston Astros History: Phil Garner celebrates his 33rd birthday with a three-run homer that beats his old Pittsburgh teammates, 4-3 (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Phil Garner, 1982, Phil Garner celebrates his 33rd birthday with a three-run homer that beats his old Pittsburgh teammates, 4-3</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/august-1-dodgers-the-dodgers-clem-labine-beans-joe-adcock-in-the-4th-though-he-is-wearing</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-01T09:00:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0801_1954_team.png?v=1782406608</image:loc>
      <image:title>August 1 in Dodgers History: The Dodgers’ Clem Labine beans Joe Adcock in the 4th. Though he is wearing a batting helmet, Adcock is taken out of the game as a  (1954)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1954, The Dodgers’ Clem Labine beans Joe Adcock in the 4th. Though he is wearing a batting helmet, Adcock is taken out of the game as a </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-1-houston-astros-astros-sweep-the-cubs-6-4-and-6-1-to-run-their-winning-streak-to-ten</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:52-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0501_1965_team.png?v=1782406612</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 1 in Houston Astros History: Astros sweep the Cubs, 6-4 and 6-1, to run their winning streak to ten games. Though tied several times, the (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1965, Astros sweep the Cubs, 6-4 and 6-1, to run their winning streak to ten games. Though tied several times, the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/august-1-dodgers-gil-hodges-of-the-brooklyn-dodgers-sets-a-new-national-league-record-with</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-01T09:00:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0801_1957_team.png?v=1782406612</image:loc>
      <image:title>August 1 in Dodgers History: Gil Hodges of the Brooklyn Dodgers sets a new National League record with his 13th career grand slam (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1957, Gil Hodges of the Brooklyn Dodgers sets a new National League record with his 13th career grand slam</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-1-houston-astros-for-only-the-second-time-in-major-league-history-back-to-back-no-hitt</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:56:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0501_1969_wilson.png?v=1782406616</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 1 in Houston Astros History: For only the second time in major league history, back-to-back no-hitters are tossed. Don Wilson avenges Jim (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Don Wilson, 1969, For only the second time in major league history, back-to-back no-hitters are tossed. Don Wilson avenges Jim</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/august-1-dodgers-player-losses-to-the-military-have-taken-some-of-the-competition-out-of-c</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-01T09:00:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0801_1943_team.png?v=1782406617</image:loc>
      <image:title>August 1 in Dodgers History: Player losses to the military have taken some of the competition out of Cards-Brooklyn confrontations, but the brawling doesn’t st (1943)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1943, Player losses to the military have taken some of the competition out of Cards-Brooklyn confrontations, but the brawling doesn’t st</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-1-houston-astros-a-sacrifice-fly-by-tommy-helms-proves-to-be-the-game-winner-as-the-as</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:01-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0501_1972_helms.png?v=1782406621</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 1 in Houston Astros History: A sacrifice fly by Tommy Helms proves to be the game-winner as the Astros outslug Pittsburgh, 9-8. Jim Wynn (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tommy Helms, 1972, A sacrifice fly by Tommy Helms proves to be the game-winner as the Astros outslug Pittsburgh, 9-8. Jim Wynn</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/august-1-dodgers-jackie-robinson-safe-at-second-1956</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-01T09:00:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0801_1956_team.png?v=1782406621</image:loc>
      <image:title>August 1 in Dodgers History: Jackie Robinson Safe at second (1956)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1956, Jackie Robinson Safe at second</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/august-2-dodgers-sawyer-loses-homerun-crown-after-lost-homerun-in-rain-out-1952</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-02T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0802_1952_team.png?v=1782406625</image:loc>
      <image:title>August 2 in Dodgers History: Sawyer loses homerun crown after lost homerun in rain out (1952)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1952, Sawyer loses homerun crown after lost homerun in rain out</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-1-houston-astros-an-emotional-day-in-houston-ends-with-an-8-7-loss-to-the-braves-the-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0501_2003_lugo.png?v=1782406626</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 1 in Houston Astros History: An emotional day in Houston ends with an 8-7 loss to the Braves. The Astros had earlier released starting (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Julio Lugo, 2003, An emotional day in Houston ends with an 8-7 loss to the Braves. The Astros had earlier released starting</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-dodgers-history/august-3-dodgers-duke-snider-lost-a-homer-to-the-rain-in-milwaukee-the-blow-came-as-he-led</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-03T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-dodgers_0803_1953_team.png?v=1782406630</image:loc>
      <image:title>August 3 in Dodgers History: Duke Snider lost a homer to the rain in Milwaukee. The blow came as he led off the eighth inning with Lew Burdette pitching for th (1953)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dodgers: Dodgers, 1953, Duke Snider lost a homer to the rain in Milwaukee. The blow came as he led off the eighth inning with Lew Burdette pitching for th</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-1-houston-astros-nolan-ryan-belts-his-second-career-home-run-as-he-coasts-to-a-12-3-wi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0501_1987_ryan.png?v=1782406630</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 1 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan belts his second career home run as he coasts to a 12-3 win over Atlanta. It&apos;s a three-run shot (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1987, Nolan Ryan belts his second career home run as he coasts to a 12-3 win over Atlanta. It&apos;s a three-run shot</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-2-houston-astros-bob-knepper-runs-his-record-to-5-0-with-a-6-1-victory-at-chilly-montr</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0502_1986_knepper.png?v=1782406635</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 2 in Houston Astros History: Bob Knepper runs his record to 5-0 with a 6-1 victory at chilly Montreal. Manager Hal Lanier has been using a (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Knepper, 1986, Bob Knepper runs his record to 5-0 with a 6-1 victory at chilly Montreal. Manager Hal Lanier has been using a</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-2-houston-astros-marwin-gonzalez-grand-slam-homer-caps-a-five-run-eighth-inning-rally</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0502_2017_team.png?v=1782406641</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 2 in Houston Astros History: Marwin Gonzalez&apos; grand slam homer caps a five-run eighth-inning rally that stuns the Rangers, 8-7. It was (2017)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2017, Marwin Gonzalez&apos; grand slam homer caps a five-run eighth-inning rally that stuns the Rangers, 8-7. It was</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-2-houston-astros-houston-erupts-for-eight-runs-in-the-eighth-to-wallop-the-phillies-10</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0502_1967_staub.png?v=1782406646</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 2 in Houston Astros History: Houston erupts for eight runs in the eighth to wallop the Phillies, 10-3. Rusty Staub has four RBIs. Bob (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rusty Staub, 1967, Houston erupts for eight runs in the eighth to wallop the Phillies, 10-3. Rusty Staub has four RBIs. Bob</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-2-houston-astros-lance-berkman-and-moises-alou-slug-back-to-back-home-runs-in-the-tent</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0502_2001_berkman.png?v=1782406651</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 2 in Houston Astros History: Lance Berkman and Moises Alou slug back-to-back home runs in the tenth inning then hold on to nip the Mets (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lance Berkman, 2001, Lance Berkman and Moises Alou slug back-to-back home runs in the tenth inning then hold on to nip the Mets</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-2-houston-astros-consecutive-homers-by-miguel-tejada-lance-berkman-and-carlos-lee-high</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0502_2008_team.png?v=1782406656</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 2 in Houston Astros History: Consecutive homers by Miguel Tejada, Lance Berkman and Carlos Lee highlight a 7-4 victory over Milwaukee. The (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2008, Consecutive homers by Miguel Tejada, Lance Berkman and Carlos Lee highlight a 7-4 victory over Milwaukee. The</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-3-houston-astros-bill-virdon-picks-up-his-356th-win-as-a-houston-manager-setting-a-tea</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0503_1980_virdon.png?v=1782406661</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 3 in Houston Astros History: Bill Virdon picks up his 356th win as a Houston manager, setting a team record, as the Astros edge St. Louis (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bill Virdon, 1980, Bill Virdon picks up his 356th win as a Houston manager, setting a team record, as the Astros edge St. Louis</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-marlins-history/january-5-miami-marlins-the-cubs-trade-carlos-zambrano-to-the-marlins-for-right-hander-chr</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-marlins_0105_2012_team.png?v=1782406664</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 5 in Miami Marlins History: The Cubs trade Carlos Zambrano to the Marlins for right-hander Chris Volstad and cash (2012)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Miami Marlins: Miami Marlins, 2012, The Cubs trade Carlos Zambrano to the Marlins for right-hander Chris Volstad and cash</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-3-houston-astros-evan-gattis-homers-twice-and-drives-in-four-to-defeat-seattle-8-7-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:46-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0503_2015_team.png?v=1782406666</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 3 in Houston Astros History: Evan Gattis homers twice and drives in four to defeat Seattle, 8-7. The win extends Houston&apos;s win streak to (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2015, Evan Gattis homers twice and drives in four to defeat Seattle, 8-7. The win extends Houston&apos;s win streak to</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-marlins-history/may-12-miami-marlins-giancarlo-stanton-s-homer-goes-down-as-the-third-longest-shot-ever-hi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-marlins_0512_2015_team.png?v=1782406668</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Miami Marlins History: Giancarlo Stanton’s homer goes down as the third-longest shot ever hit at Dodger Stadium (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Miami Marlins: Miami Marlins, 2015, Giancarlo Stanton’s homer goes down as the third-longest shot ever hit at Dodger Stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-3-houston-astros-dusty-baker-gets-his-2-000th-career-managerial-win-in-a-4-0-whitewash</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:50-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0503_2022_team.png?v=1782406670</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 3 in Houston Astros History: Dusty Baker gets his 2,000th career managerial win in a 4-0 whitewash of Seattle. Baker becomes the 12th (2022)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2022, Dusty Baker gets his 2,000th career managerial win in a 4-0 whitewash of Seattle. Baker becomes the 12th</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-3-houston-astros-joe-morgan-homers-and-drives-in-three-to-pace-the-astros-past-the-cub</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0503_1966_morgan.png?v=1782406674</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 3 in Houston Astros History: Joe Morgan homers and drives in three to pace the Astros past the Cubs, 10-2. Dave Giusti is the (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Morgan, 1966, Joe Morgan homers and drives in three to pace the Astros past the Cubs, 10-2. Dave Giusti is the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-3-houston-astros-astros-get-an-assist-from-part-of-the-astrodome-crowd-as-they-drop-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:57:59-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0503_1974_rader.png?v=1782406679</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 3 in Houston Astros History: Astros get an assist from part of the Astrodome crowd as they drop the Cardinals, 4-1. Two female fans run (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Rader, 1974, Astros get an assist from part of the Astrodome crowd as they drop the Cardinals, 4-1. Two female fans run</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-3-houston-astros-steve-finley-s-home-run-in-the-bottom-of-the-eighth-gives-the-astros</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0503_1992_finley.png?v=1782406684</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 3 in Houston Astros History: Steve Finley &apos;s home run in the bottom of the eighth gives the Astros a 1-0 triumph against the Pirates. Four (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Steve Finley, 1992, Steve Finley &apos;s home run in the bottom of the eighth gives the Astros a 1-0 triumph against the Pirates. Four</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/january-15-milwaukee-brewers-the-oakland-athletics-trade-catcher-phil-roof-outfielder-mike</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0115_1970_team.png?v=1782406687</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 15 in Milwaukee Brewers History: The Oakland Athletics trade catcher Phil Roof, outfielder Mike Hershberger and pitchers Lew Krausse and Ken Sanders to the Seattle (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1970, The Oakland Athletics trade catcher Phil Roof, outfielder Mike Hershberger and pitchers Lew Krausse and Ken Sanders to the Seattle</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-4-houston-astros-astros-tie-a-major-league-mark-turning-seven-double-plays-in-a-3-1-vi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0504_1969_blefary.png?v=1782406689</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 4 in Houston Astros History: Astros tie a major league mark, turning seven double plays in a 3-1 victory over the Giants . First baseman (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Curt Blefary, 1969, Astros tie a major league mark, turning seven double plays in a 3-1 victory over the Giants . First baseman</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/january-18-milwaukee-brewers-in-a-four-team-trade-the-milwaukee-brewers-send-catcher-jim-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0118_1985_team.png?v=1782406692</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 18 in Milwaukee Brewers History: In a four-team trade, the Milwaukee Brewers send catcher Jim Sundberg to the Kansas City Royals (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1985, In a four-team trade, the Milwaukee Brewers send catcher Jim Sundberg to the Kansas City Royals</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-4-houston-astros-bob-watson-scores-baseball-s-millionth-run-in-the-first-game-of-a-dou</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:14-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0504_1975_watson.png?v=1782406694</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 4 in Houston Astros History: Bob Watson scores baseball&apos;s millionth run in the first game of a doubleheader split in San Francisco (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Watson, 1975, Bob Watson scores baseball&apos;s millionth run in the first game of a doubleheader split in San Francisco</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/january-28-milwaukee-brewers-american-league-is-born-january-28-1901-1901</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:16-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0128_1901_team.png?v=1782406696</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 28 in Milwaukee Brewers History: American League is born January 28 1901 (1901)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1901, American League is born January 28 1901</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-4-houston-astros-houston-scores-four-in-the-14th-to-topple-the-mets-9-5-doug-rader-s-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0504_1973_rader.png?v=1782406698</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 4 in Houston Astros History: Houston scores four in the 14th to topple the Mets, 9-5. Doug Rader &apos;s two-run double is the big blow in the (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Rader, 1973, Houston scores four in the 14th to topple the Mets, 9-5. Doug Rader &apos;s two-run double is the big blow in the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/january-29-milwaukee-brewers-pitcher-miguel-fuentes-at-age-20-is-shot-and-killed-during-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0129_1970_team.png?v=1782406701</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 29 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Pitcher Miguel Fuentes, at age 20, is shot and killed during a bar fight in Loiza Aldea, Puerto Rico (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1970, Pitcher Miguel Fuentes, at age 20, is shot and killed during a bar fight in Loiza Aldea, Puerto Rico</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-4-houston-astros-craig-biggio-collects-his-2-000th-career-hit-during-an-8-4-victory-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:23-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0504_2001_biggio.png?v=1782406703</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 4 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio collects his 2,000th career hit during an 8-4 victory in Montreal. It&apos;s an infield single off (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 2001, Craig Biggio collects his 2,000th career hit during an 8-4 victory in Montreal. It&apos;s an infield single off</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/february-5-milwaukee-brewers-future-home-run-king-hank-aaron-is-born-in-mobile-alabama-193</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:25-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0205_1934_team.png?v=1782406705</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 5 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Future home run king Hank Aaron is born in Mobile, Alabama (1934)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1934, Future home run king Hank Aaron is born in Mobile, Alabama</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-4-houston-astros-gerrit-cole-spins-a-1-hit-complete-game-shutout-at-arizona-in-interle</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0504_2018_team.png?v=1782406707</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 4 in Houston Astros History: Gerrit Cole spins a 1-hit complete game shutout at Arizona in interleague play, 8-0, while striking out 16 (2018)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2018, Gerrit Cole spins a 1-hit complete game shutout at Arizona in interleague play, 8-0, while striking out 16</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/february-8-milwaukee-brewers-the-milwaukee-brewers-reacquire-gorman-thomas-from-the-texas</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0208_1978_team.png?v=1782406710</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 8 in Milwaukee Brewers History: The Milwaukee Brewers reacquire Gorman Thomas from the Texas Rangers (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1978, The Milwaukee Brewers reacquire Gorman Thomas from the Texas Rangers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-5-houston-astros-pitcher-danny-darwin-lifetime-2-for-26-with-20-strikeouts-at-the-plat</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:32-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0505_1987_darwin.png?v=1782406712</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 5 in Houston Astros History: Pitcher Danny Darwin , lifetime 2-for-26 with 20 strikeouts at the plate before the game, delivers three hits (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Danny Darwin, 1987, Pitcher Danny Darwin , lifetime 2-for-26 with 20 strikeouts at the plate before the game, delivers three hits</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/february-13-milwaukee-brewers-avoiding-arbitration-starting-pitcher-ben-sheets-and-the-mil</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0213_2005_team.png?v=1782406714</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 13 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Avoiding arbitration, starting pitcher Ben Sheets and the Milwaukee Brewers agree to a one-year contract (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 2005, Avoiding arbitration, starting pitcher Ben Sheets and the Milwaukee Brewers agree to a one-year contract</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-5-houston-astros-roger-clemens-passes-steve-carlton-to-become-second-on-the-all-time-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0505_2004_clemens.png?v=1782406716</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 5 in Houston Astros History: Roger Clemens passes Steve Carlton to become second on the all-time strikeout list behind Nolan Ryan . He (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roger Clemens, 2004, Roger Clemens passes Steve Carlton to become second on the all-time strikeout list behind Nolan Ryan . He</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/february-16-milwaukee-brewers-milwaukee-brewers-coach-harvey-kuenn-has-his-right-leg-amput</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0216_1980_team.png?v=1782406718</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 16 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Milwaukee Brewers coach Harvey Kuenn has his right leg amputated below the knee after four operations to remove a blood clot. (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1980, Milwaukee Brewers coach Harvey Kuenn has his right leg amputated below the knee after four operations to remove a blood clot.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-5-houston-astros-homerless-all-season-carlos-lee-drills-a-two-run-shot-off-juan-gutier</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:41-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0505_2010_team.png?v=1782406721</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 5 in Houston Astros History: Homerless all season, Carlos Lee drills a two-run shot off Juan Gutierrez in the bottom of the ninth to (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2010, Homerless all season, Carlos Lee drills a two-run shot off Juan Gutierrez in the bottom of the ninth to</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/march-2-milwaukee-brewers-jimmy-collins-switches-leagues-but-not-cities-1901</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0302_1901_team.png?v=1782406723</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 2 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Jimmy Collins switches leagues but not cities (1901)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1901, Jimmy Collins switches leagues but not cities</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-5-houston-astros-13-is-not-an-unlucky-number-when-the-astros-trip-the-cubs-4-3-in-13-i</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:46-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0505_1966_wynn.png?v=1782406726</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 5 in Houston Astros History: &quot;13&quot; is not an unlucky number when the Astros trip the Cubs, 4-3, in 13 innings. Jim Wynn singles home Joe (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Wynn, 1966, &quot;13&quot; is not an unlucky number when the Astros trip the Cubs, 4-3, in 13 innings. Jim Wynn singles home Joe</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/march-6-milwaukee-brewers-county-board-approved-a-sweeping-ban-barring-fans-from-bringing</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0306_1961_team.png?v=1782406727</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 6 in Milwaukee Brewers History: County Board approved a sweeping ban barring fans from bringing beer, liquor or soda into County Stadium (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1961, County Board approved a sweeping ban barring fans from bringing beer, liquor or soda into County Stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-5-houston-astros-rookie-jeff-bagwell-hits-only-the-ninth-upper-deck-home-run-at-three</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0505_1991_bagwell.png?v=1782406730</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 5 in Houston Astros History: Rookie Jeff Bagwell hits only the ninth upper-deck home run at Three Rivers Stadium, a 456-foot pinch-hit (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1991, Rookie Jeff Bagwell hits only the ninth upper-deck home run at Three Rivers Stadium, a 456-foot pinch-hit</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/march-6-milwaukee-brewers-milwaukee-brewers-manager-george-bamberger-suffers-a-heart-attac</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:52-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0306_1980_team.png?v=1782406732</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 6 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Milwaukee Brewers manager George Bamberger suffers a heart attack at the team’s spring training camp (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1980, Milwaukee Brewers manager George Bamberger suffers a heart attack at the team’s spring training camp</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-6-houston-astros-astros-club-19-year-old-phenom-dwight-gooden-with-eight-runs-in-the-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:55-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0506_1984_gooden.png?v=1782406735</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Houston Astros History: Astros club 19-year-old phenom Dwight Gooden with eight runs in the third on their way to a 10-1 drubbing of (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dwight Gooden, 1984, Astros club 19-year-old phenom Dwight Gooden with eight runs in the third on their way to a 10-1 drubbing of</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/march-31-milwaukee-brewers-seattle-expansion-franchise-announces-that-it-will-be-called-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:58:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0331_1968_team.png?v=1782406736</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 31 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Seattle expansion franchise announces that it will be called the Pilots (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1968, Seattle expansion franchise announces that it will be called the Pilots</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-6-houston-astros-in-perhaps-the-most-dominant-pitching-performance-of-all-time-cubs-ro</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0506_1998_gutierrez.png?v=1782406740</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Houston Astros History: In perhaps the most dominant pitching performance of all time, Cubs rookie Kerry Wood strikes out 20 Astros (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ricky Gutierrez, 1998, In perhaps the most dominant pitching performance of all time, Cubs rookie Kerry Wood strikes out 20 Astros</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-6-milwaukee-brewers-the-milwaukee-brewers-open-miller-park-with-a-5-4-victory-2001</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:00-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0406_2001_team.png?v=1782406740</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 6 in Milwaukee Brewers History: The Milwaukee Brewers open Miller Park with a 5-4 Victory (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 2001, The Milwaukee Brewers open Miller Park with a 5-4 Victory</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-6-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-hits-a-grand-slam-and-drives-in-five-while-julio-lugo-go</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0506_2001_bagwell.png?v=1782406745</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Bagwell hits a grand slam and drives in five while Julio Lugo goes five-for-five during a 13-7 spanking (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 2001, Jeff Bagwell hits a grand slam and drives in five while Julio Lugo goes five-for-five during a 13-7 spanking</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-6-milwaukee-brewers-dave-mcnally-fires-a-three-hitter-as-the-orioles-roll-over-the-b</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0406_1973_team.png?v=1782406745</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 6 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Dave McNally fires a three-hitter as the Orioles roll over the Brewers 10-0 (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1973, Dave McNally fires a three-hitter as the Orioles roll over the Brewers 10-0</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-6-houston-astros-judge-roy-hofheinz-gives-san-francisco-s-willie-mays-a-569-lb-cake-fo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0506_1968_staub.png?v=1782406749</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Houston Astros History: Judge Roy Hofheinz gives San Francisco&apos;s Willie Mays a 569-lb. cake for his 37th birthday. Rusty Staub serves (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rusty Staub, 1968, Judge Roy Hofheinz gives San Francisco&apos;s Willie Mays a 569-lb. cake for his 37th birthday. Rusty Staub serves</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-9-milwaukee-brewers-tom-seaver-establishes-a-big-league-record-with-his-15th-opening</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0409_1985_team.png?v=1782406749</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 9 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Tom Seaver establishes a big league record with his 15th Opening Day assignment (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1985, Tom Seaver establishes a big league record with his 15th Opening Day assignment</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-10-milwaukee-brewers-don-money-walk-off-grandslam-reversed-1976</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0410_1976_team.png?v=1782406754</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 10 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Don Money walk off Grandslam reversed (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1976, Don Money walk off Grandslam reversed</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-6-houston-astros-cold-damp-olympic-stadium-is-where-the-astros-must-wait-through-a-rai</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0506_1980_cruz.png?v=1782406754</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Houston Astros History: Cold, damp Olympic Stadium is where the Astros must wait through a rain delay of three hours and 50 minutes (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jose Cruz, 1980, Cold, damp Olympic Stadium is where the Astros must wait through a rain delay of three hours and 50 minutes</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-11-milwaukee-brewers-seattle-pilots-play-first-home-game-in-sicks-stadium-1969</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0411_1969_team.png?v=1782406758</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Seattle Pilots Play First Home Game in Sicks Stadium (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1969, Seattle Pilots Play First Home Game in Sicks Stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-7-houston-astros-joe-morgan-raps-four-hits-steals-two-bases-scores-three-times-and-dri</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:19-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0507_1971_morgan.png?v=1782406759</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Houston Astros History: Joe Morgan raps four hits, steals two bases, scores three times and drives in two to lead the Astros over the (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Morgan, 1971, Joe Morgan raps four hits, steals two bases, scores three times and drives in two to lead the Astros over the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-11-milwaukee-brewers-aaron-returns-to-milwaukee-1975</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:23-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0411_1975_team.png?v=1782406763</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 11 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Aaron returns to Milwaukee (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1975, Aaron returns to Milwaukee</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-7-houston-astros-george-springer-goes-6-for-6-the-first-astro-in-franchise-history-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:23-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0507_2018_team.png?v=1782406763</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Houston Astros History: George Springer goes 6-for-6, the first Astro in franchise history to accomplish the feat in a nine-inning (2018)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2018, George Springer goes 6-for-6, the first Astro in franchise history to accomplish the feat in a nine-inning</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-13-milwaukee-brewers-rollie-fingers-sets-all-time-saves-record-1985</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0413_1985_team.png?v=1782406767</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Rollie Fingers sets all time saves record (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1985, Rollie Fingers sets all time saves record</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-7-houston-astros-tom-griffin-one-hits-the-pirates-2-1-outdueling-dock-ellis-for-the-vi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:28-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0507_1974_griffin.png?v=1782406768</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Houston Astros History: Tom Griffin one-hits the Pirates, 2-1, outdueling Dock Ellis for the victory. Milt May triples home Bob (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tom Griffin, 1974, Tom Griffin one-hits the Pirates, 2-1, outdueling Dock Ellis for the victory. Milt May triples home Bob</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-7-houston-astros-anthony-young-who-had-the-majors-longest-personal-losing-streak-while</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:32-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0507_1996_young.png?v=1782406772</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Houston Astros History: Anthony Young , who had the majors&apos; longest personal losing streak while with the Mets and Cubs, gets the win (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Anthony Young, 1996, Anthony Young , who had the majors&apos; longest personal losing streak while with the Mets and Cubs, gets the win</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-13-milwaukee-brewers-in-their-home-opener-at-the-oakland-coliseum-a-2-1-victory-over</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0413_1970_team.png?v=1782406773</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Milwaukee Brewers History: In their home opener at the Oakland Coliseum, a 2-1 victory over Milwaukee, the A’s use gold-colored bases. This colorful innovati (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1970, In their home opener at the Oakland Coliseum, a 2-1 victory over Milwaukee, the A’s use gold-colored bases. This colorful innovati</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-7-houston-astros-roger-cedeno-s-three-run-homer-keys-a-seven-run-tenth-inning-that-sin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0507_2000_cedeno.png?v=1782406777</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Houston Astros History: Roger Cedeno &apos;s three-run homer keys a seven-run tenth inning that sinks the Dodgers, 14-8. Mitch Meluskey (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roger Cedeno, 2000, Roger Cedeno &apos;s three-run homer keys a seven-run tenth inning that sinks the Dodgers, 14-8. Mitch Meluskey</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-15-milwaukee-brewers-juan-nieves-first-no-hitter-in-milwaukee-brewer-history-1987</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0415_1987_team.png?v=1782406777</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 15 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Juan Nieves first no hitter in Milwaukee Brewer History (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1987, Juan Nieves first no hitter in Milwaukee Brewer History</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-8-houston-astros-mike-scott-hurls-a-two-hitter-to-stop-the-expos-3-0-scott-fans-twelve</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:42-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0508_1987_scott.png?v=1782406782</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 8 in Houston Astros History: Mike Scott hurls a two hitter to stop the Expos, 3-0. Scott fans twelve and walks only two. Phil Garner &apos;s (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mike Scott, 1987, Mike Scott hurls a two hitter to stop the Expos, 3-0. Scott fans twelve and walks only two. Phil Garner &apos;s</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-15-milwaukee-brewers-christian-yelich-delivers-puppies-and-homers-a-day-to-remember</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:42-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0415_2019_team.png?v=1782406782</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 15 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Christian Yelich Delivers Puppies and Homers: A Day to Remember (2019)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 2019, Christian Yelich Delivers Puppies and Homers: A Day to Remember</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/hanukkah-gifts-for-baseball-fans</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:28-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/8x10_09d654f8-f9ad-43b9-abc4-2b66a7c07535.png?v=1782406787</image:loc>
      <image:title>Hanukkah Gifts for Baseball Fans: Sandy Koufax, Hank Greenberg &amp; Jewish Legends Plaques</image:title>
      <image:caption>Jewish Baseball Legends 8x10 plaque with Sandy Koufax and licensed cards</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-18-milwaukee-brewers-for-the-first-time-since-their-first-month-of-play-the-houston</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0418_2006_team.png?v=1782406787</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 18 in Milwaukee Brewers History: For the first time since their first month of play, the Houston Astros have a .500 franchise record (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 2006, For the first time since their first month of play, the Houston Astros have a .500 franchise record</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-8-houston-astros-houston-storms-back-from-a-6-1-deficit-with-three-runs-in-the-eighth</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0508_1969_alou.png?v=1782406787</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 8 in Houston Astros History: Houston storms back from a 6-1 deficit with three runs in the eighth and three more in the ninth to upend the (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jesus Alou, 1969, Houston storms back from a 6-1 deficit with three runs in the eighth and three more in the ninth to upend the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-20-milwaukee-brewers-brewers-win-13th-straight-to-start-season-yount-delivers-winnin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0420_1987_team.png?v=1782406791</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Brewers win 13th straight to start season – Yount delivers winning hit (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1987, Brewers win 13th straight to start season – Yount delivers winning hit</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-8-houston-astros-doug-rader-s-three-run-homer-in-the-12th-lifts-the-astros-over-pittsb</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:52-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 8 in Houston Astros History: Doug Rader &apos;s three-run homer in the 12th lifts the Astros over Pittsburgh, 8-6. Rookie Dave Parker (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Rader, 1974, Doug Rader &apos;s three-run homer in the 12th lifts the Astros over Pittsburgh, 8-6. Rookie Dave Parker</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-25-milwaukee-brewers-indians-and-brewers-tie-mark-by-hitting-11-homeruns-in-9-inning</loc>
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      <image:title>April 25 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Indians and brewers tie mark by hitting 11 homeruns in 9 inning game (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1997, Indians and brewers tie mark by hitting 11 homeruns in 9 inning game</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-8-houston-astros-craig-biggio-spanks-a-leadoff-single-for-his-2-500th-career-hit-he-ce</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T12:59:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 8 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio spanks a leadoff single for his 2,500th career hit. He celebrates by launching solo homers in (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 2004, Craig Biggio spanks a leadoff single for his 2,500th career hit. He celebrates by launching solo homers in</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-29-milwaukee-brewers-geoff-jenkins-hits-two-home-runs-tying-a-major-league-record-wi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 29 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Geoff Jenkins hits two home runs, tying a major league record with five home runs in two games to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a  (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 2001, Geoff Jenkins hits two home runs, tying a major league record with five home runs in two games to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-8-houston-astros-the-astros-find-themselves-in-last-place-after-a-16-0-drubbing-by-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:01-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 8 in Houston Astros History: The Astros find themselves in last place after a 16-0 drubbing by the Braves. Ex-Astro Mike Hampton tosses a (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mike Hampton, 2005, The Astros find themselves in last place after a 16-0 drubbing by the Braves. Ex-Astro Mike Hampton tosses a</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/april-29-milwaukee-brewers-yovani-gallardo-does-it-all-by-himself-in-milwaukee-s-1-0-win-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:05-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 29 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Yovani Gallardo does it all by himself in Milwaukee’s 1 – 0 win over Pittsburgh (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 2009, Yovani Gallardo does it all by himself in Milwaukee’s 1 – 0 win over Pittsburgh</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-9-houston-astros-frank-robinson-blasts-two-home-runs-and-drives-in-seven-as-the-reds-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0509_1963_umbricht.png?v=1782406806</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 9 in Houston Astros History: Frank Robinson blasts two home runs and drives in seven as the Reds stampede the Colts, 13-3. The last of his (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Umbricht, 1963, Frank Robinson blasts two home runs and drives in seven as the Reds stampede the Colts, 13-3. The last of his</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/greatest-los-angeles-lakers-all-stars-of-all-time</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/8x10_a5c5df1d-a8f3-4a8b-b69b-9e0a6367f7fd.png?v=1782407707</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Greatest Los Angeles Lakers All-Stars of All Time</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-3-milwaukee-brewers-bobby-bonds-of-the-cleveland-indians-hits-his-300th-career-home-ru</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0503_1979_team.png?v=1782406809</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 3 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Bobby Bonds of the Cleveland Indians hits his 300th career home run (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1979, Bobby Bonds of the Cleveland Indians hits his 300th career home run</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-9-houston-astros-houston-catchers-combine-for-the-cycle-during-a-10-5-beating-of-st-lo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:10-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0509_1976_johnson.png?v=1782406810</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 9 in Houston Astros History: Houston catchers combine for the cycle during a 10-5 beating of St. Louis. Cliff Johnson pounds four hits (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cliff Johnson, 1976, Houston catchers combine for the cycle during a 10-5 beating of St. Louis. Cliff Johnson pounds four hits</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-7-milwaukee-brewers-david-green-injuries-hamstring-leading-to-willie-mcgee-getting-cal</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:14-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0507_1982_team.png?v=1782406814</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Milwaukee Brewers History: David Green injuries hamstring leading to Willie McGee getting called up (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1982, David Green injuries hamstring leading to Willie McGee getting called up</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-9-houston-astros-phil-garner-scores-the-winning-run-while-ex-astro-danny-heep-argues-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:15-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0509_1983_garner.png?v=1782406815</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 9 in Houston Astros History: Phil Garner scores the winning run while ex-Astro Danny Heep argues the call of first base ump Terry Tata in (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Phil Garner, 1983, Phil Garner scores the winning run while ex-Astro Danny Heep argues the call of first base ump Terry Tata in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-9-houston-astros-woody-williams-a-houston-native-signed-at-age-40-as-a-free-agent-gets</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0509_2007_team.png?v=1782406820</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 9 in Houston Astros History: Woody Williams, a Houston native signed at age 40 as a free agent, gets his first win as an Astro in eight (2007)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2007, Woody Williams, a Houston native signed at age 40 as a free agent, gets his first win as an Astro in eight</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-9-milwaukee-brewers-harold-baines-ends-the-longest-game-in-mlb-history-with-walk-off-h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:21-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 9 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Harold Baines ends the longest game in mlb history with walk off homerun (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1984, Harold Baines ends the longest game in mlb history with walk off homerun</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-9-houston-astros-heavy-thunderstorms-rock-minute-maid-park-inside-and-out-water-gushes</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:24-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 9 in Houston Astros History: Heavy thunderstorms rock Minute Maid Park inside and out. Water gushes from the seams of the retractable roof (2019)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2019, Heavy thunderstorms rock Minute Maid Park inside and out. Water gushes from the seams of the retractable roof</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-12-milwaukee-brewers-paul-molitor-hits-3-homeruns-in-brewers-loss-to-royals-1982</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0512_1982_team.png?v=1782406825</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Paul Molitor hits 3 homeruns in Brewers loss to Royals (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1982, Paul Molitor hits 3 homeruns in Brewers loss to Royals</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-10-houston-astros-pencil-thin-shortstop-roger-metzger-belts-his-first-major-league-hom</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0510_1972_metzger.png?v=1782406829</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 10 in Houston Astros History: Pencil-thin shortstop Roger Metzger belts his first major-league homer to spark a six-run eighth-inning rally (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roger Metzger, 1972, Pencil-thin shortstop Roger Metzger belts his first major-league homer to spark a six-run eighth-inning rally</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-15-milwaukee-brewers-milwaukee-beats-the-indians-2-1-on-dave-may-s-walkoff-home-run-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:29-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0515_1973_team.png?v=1782406829</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 15 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Milwaukee beats the Indians, 2 – 1, on Dave May’s walkoff home run in the bottom of the 17th inning (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1973, Milwaukee beats the Indians, 2 – 1, on Dave May’s walkoff home run in the bottom of the 17th inning</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-10-houston-astros-dr-john-mcmullen-purchases-the-astros-from-the-ford-motor-credit-cor</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0510_1979_team.png?v=1782406834</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 10 in Houston Astros History: Dr. John McMullen purchases the Astros from the Ford Motor Credit Corporation. The shipping magnate, a former (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1979, Dr. John McMullen purchases the Astros from the Ford Motor Credit Corporation. The shipping magnate, a former</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-15-milwaukee-brewers-paul-molitor-of-the-brewers-hits-for-the-cycle-in-a-4-2-victory-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
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      <image:title>May 15 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Paul Molitor of the Brewers hits for the cycle in a 4 – 2 victory over Minnesota (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1991, Paul Molitor of the Brewers hits for the cycle in a 4 – 2 victory over Minnesota</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-15-milwaukee-brewers-ryan-braun-signed-a-record-setting-deal-2008</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:39-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 15 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Ryan Braun signed a record-setting deal (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 2008, Ryan Braun signed a record-setting deal</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-10-houston-astros-glenn-davis-swats-two-home-runs-and-a-double-in-leading-a-6-3-triump</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:39-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
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      <image:title>May 10 in Houston Astros History: Glenn Davis swats two home runs and a double in leading a 6-3 triumph at Pittsburgh. Rick Rhoden and Bob Walk (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1986, Glenn Davis swats two home runs and a double in leading a 6-3 triumph at Pittsburgh. Rick Rhoden and Bob Walk</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-16-milwaukee-brewers-in-the-highest-scoring-11th-inning-ever-seattle-scores-six-runs-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0516_1969_team.png?v=1782406843</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 16 in Milwaukee Brewers History: In the highest-scoring 11th inning ever, Seattle scores six runs, then allows 5, but hangs on for a 10 – 9 win at Boston. Jim Bout (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1969, In the highest-scoring 11th inning ever, Seattle scores six runs, then allows 5, but hangs on for a 10 – 9 win at Boston. Jim Bout</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-10-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-comes-off-the-bench-to-club-a-solo-homer-in-the-eighth</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0510_1992_bagwell.png?v=1782406844</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 10 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Bagwell comes off the bench to club a solo homer in the eighth that ties the Pirates at 4-4. He then (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1992, Jeff Bagwell comes off the bench to club a solo homer in the eighth that ties the Pirates at 4-4. He then</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-20-milwaukee-brewers-record-458-games-played-before-first-rain-out-1985</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0520_1985_team.png?v=1782406847</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 20 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Record 458 Games played before first rain out (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1985, Record 458 Games played before first rain out</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-10-houston-astros-ken-caminiti-spanks-a-two-run-double-that-caps-a-four-run-eighth-as</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 10 in Houston Astros History: Ken Caminiti spanks a two-run double that caps a four-run eighth as Houston stuns the Braves, 5-2. Jose Uribe (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Caminiti, 1993, Ken Caminiti spanks a two-run double that caps a four-run eighth as Houston stuns the Braves, 5-2. Jose Uribe</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-21-milwaukee-brewers-jim-maloney-ties-nl-strikeout-record-1963</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:52-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 21 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Jim Maloney ties NL strikeout record (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1963, Jim Maloney ties NL strikeout record</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-11-houston-astros-houston-ties-a-club-record-for-runs-scored-during-a-19-8-demolition</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:54-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 11 in Houston Astros History: Houston ties a club record for runs scored during a 19-8 demolition of the Pirates at the Astrodome. Seven (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tim Bogar, 1999, Houston ties a club record for runs scored during a 19-8 demolition of the Pirates at the Astrodome. Seven</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-31-milwaukee-brewers-three-players-hank-aaron-harmon-killebrew-and-lindy-mcdaniel-all</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 31 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Three players, Hank Aaron, Harmon Killebrew and Lindy McDaniel all debut before Robin Yount the starting shortstop was born (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1975, Three players, Hank Aaron, Harmon Killebrew and Lindy McDaniel all debut before Robin Yount the starting shortstop was born</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-11-houston-astros-bob-aspromonte-slugs-a-tenth-inning-homer-as-the-colt-45s-sweep-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:00:58-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 11 in Houston Astros History: Bob Aspromonte slugs a tenth-inning homer as the Colt .45s sweep the Cubs, 2-1. Jim Umbricht pitches two (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Aspromonte, 1963, Bob Aspromonte slugs a tenth-inning homer as the Colt .45s sweep the Cubs, 2-1. Jim Umbricht pitches two</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/may-31-milwaukee-brewers-belle-blows-up-vina-1996</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:01-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0531_1996_team.png?v=1782406861</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Belle blows up Vina (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1996, Belle blows up Vina</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-11-houston-astros-manager-leo-durocher-returns-from-a-three-week-hospital-stay-to-watc</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 11 in Houston Astros History: Manager Leo Durocher returns from a three-week hospital stay to watch Don Wilson toss a three-hitter over (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Leo Durocher, 1973, Manager Leo Durocher returns from a three-week hospital stay to watch Don Wilson toss a three-hitter over</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-3-milwaukee-brewers-hank-aaron-moves-past-stan-musial-1975</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0603_1975_team.png?v=1782406866</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Hank Aaron moves past Stan Musial (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1975, Hank Aaron moves past Stan Musial</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-11-houston-astros-astros-rebound-from-a-5-0-deficit-to-take-a-10-7-victory-in-cincinna</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0511_1985_garner.png?v=1782406868</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 11 in Houston Astros History: Astros rebound from a 5-0 deficit to take a 10-7 victory in Cincinnati. A five-run sixth does the trick as (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Phil Garner, 1985, Astros rebound from a 5-0 deficit to take a 10-7 victory in Cincinnati. A five-run sixth does the trick as</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-5-milwaukee-brewers-teddy-higuera-and-the-brewers-top-the-royals-10-2-1985</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 5 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Teddy Higuera and the Brewers top the Royals‚ 10-2 (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1985, Teddy Higuera and the Brewers top the Royals‚ 10-2</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-11-houston-astros-hunter-pence-breaks-up-a-no-hit-bid-in-los-angeles-with-a-single-aft</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0511_2008_team.png?v=1782406873</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 11 in Houston Astros History: Hunter Pence breaks up a no-hit bid in Los Angeles with a single after two outs in the seventh. The bats wake (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2008, Hunter Pence breaks up a no-hit bid in Los Angeles with a single after two outs in the seventh. The bats wake</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-6-milwaukee-brewers-nolan-ryan-loses-bid-for-second-straight-no-hitter-1975</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:16-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0606_1975_team.png?v=1782406876</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 6 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Nolan Ryan loses bid for second straight no-hitter (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1975, Nolan Ryan loses bid for second straight no-hitter</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-12-houston-astros-cincinnati-fans-hurl-beer-ice-cups-and-insults-at-an-injured-bob-wat</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:18-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0512_1974_watson.png?v=1782406878</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Houston Astros History: Cincinnati fans hurl beer, ice, cups and insults at an injured Bob Watson after the left-fielder crashes (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Watson, 1974, Cincinnati fans hurl beer, ice, cups and insults at an injured Bob Watson after the left-fielder crashes</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-8-milwaukee-brewers-damion-easley-becomes-the-ninth-player-in-tiger-history-to-hit-fo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:21-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0608_2001_team.png?v=1782406881</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 8 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Damion Easley becomes the ninth player in Tiger history to hit for the cycle and the first Detroit player since 1993, when Travis  (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 2001, Damion Easley becomes the ninth player in Tiger history to hit for the cycle and the first Detroit player since 1993, when Travis </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-12-houston-astros-reliever-tom-dixon-singles-home-julio-gonzalez-in-the-14th-inning-fo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:23-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0512_1978_dixon.png?v=1782406883</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Houston Astros History: Reliever Tom Dixon singles home Julio Gonzalez in the 14th inning for a wild 5-4 victory in New York. It&apos;s (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tom Dixon, 1978, Reliever Tom Dixon singles home Julio Gonzalez in the 14th inning for a wild 5-4 victory in New York. It&apos;s</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-12-milwaukee-brewers-oakland-athletics-outfielder-billy-williams-hits-his-400th-caree</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:26-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0612_1975_team.png?v=1782406886</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Oakland Athletics outfielder Billy Williams hits his 400th career home run. (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1975, Oakland Athletics outfielder Billy Williams hits his 400th career home run.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-12-houston-astros-reserve-catcher-jerry-goff-ties-a-modern-major-league-record-allowin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:28-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0512_1996_goff.png?v=1782406888</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Houston Astros History: Reserve catcher Jerry Goff ties a modern major-league record, allowing six passed balls in a 7-6 loss to (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jerry Goff, 1996, Reserve catcher Jerry Goff ties a modern major-league record, allowing six passed balls in a 7-6 loss to</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-12-milwaukee-brewers-robin-yount-hits-for-the-cycle-in-16-2-blowout-of-white-sox-1988</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0612_1988_team.png?v=1782406891</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Robin Yount hits for the Cycle in 16-2 blowout of White Sox (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1988, Robin Yount hits for the Cycle in 16-2 blowout of White Sox</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-12-houston-astros-george-springer-spanks-five-hits-including-two-homers-during-a-15-5</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:32-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0512_2019_team.png?v=1782406892</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Houston Astros History: George Springer spanks five hits, including two homers, during a 15-5 trouncing of the Rangers that completes (2019)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2019, George Springer spanks five hits, including two homers, during a 15-5 trouncing of the Rangers that completes</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-12-milwaukee-brewers-justin-verlander-fired-a-no-hitter-against-the-milwaukee-brewers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:36-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0612_2007_team.png?v=1782406896</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Justin Verlander fired a no-hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers at Comerica Park in Detroit (2007)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 2007, Justin Verlander fired a no-hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers at Comerica Park in Detroit</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-12-houston-astros-roy-oswalt-sails-to-his-sixth-win-in-a-10-4-bombing-of-the-diamondba</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:37-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0512_2007_team.png?v=1782406897</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 12 in Houston Astros History: Roy Oswalt sails to his sixth win in a 10-4 bombing of the Diamondbacks. Mike Lamb and rookie Hunter Pence (2007)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2007, Roy Oswalt sails to his sixth win in a 10-4 bombing of the Diamondbacks. Mike Lamb and rookie Hunter Pence</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-14-milwaukee-brewers-in-a-6-4-victory-over-the-blue-jays-at-county-stadium-robin-youn</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0614_1989_team.png?v=1782406900</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 14 in Milwaukee Brewers History: In a 6-4 victory over the Blue Jays at County Stadium, Robin Yount’s consecutive games streak ends. The Brewers center fielder est (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1989, In a 6-4 victory over the Blue Jays at County Stadium, Robin Yount’s consecutive games streak ends. The Brewers center fielder est</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-13-houston-astros-houston-plays-their-first-game-outside-the-united-states-a-10-3-poun</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0513_1969_rader.png?v=1782406901</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Houston Astros History: Houston plays their first game outside the United States, a 10-3 pounding of the Montreal Expos at Parc (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Rader, 1969, Houston plays their first game outside the United States, a 10-3 pounding of the Montreal Expos at Parc</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-18-milwaukee-brewers-hank-aaron-hits-his-750th-career-homer-1976</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:45-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0618_1976_team.png?v=1782406905</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Hank Aaron hits his 750th career homer (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1976, Hank Aaron hits his 750th career homer</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-13-houston-astros-glenn-davis-drives-in-four-and-gerald-young-provides-four-hits-as-ho</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0513_1988_davis.png?v=1782406907</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Houston Astros History: Glenn Davis drives in four and Gerald Young provides four hits as Houston pounds the Cubs, 8-2. Nolan Ryan (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1988, Glenn Davis drives in four and Gerald Young provides four hits as Houston pounds the Cubs, 8-2. Nolan Ryan</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-18-milwaukee-brewers-milwaukee-brewers-hosted-their-first-10-cent-beer-night-1971</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0618_1971_team.png?v=1782406910</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Milwaukee Brewers hosted their first 10-Cent Beer Night (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1971, Milwaukee Brewers hosted their first 10-Cent Beer Night</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-13-houston-astros-every-person-in-the-astros-starting-lineup-including-pitcher-mike-ha</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0513_2009_team.png?v=1782406911</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Houston Astros History: Every person in the Astros&apos; starting lineup, including pitcher Mike Hampton, has a multi-hit game in the (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2009, Every person in the Astros&apos; starting lineup, including pitcher Mike Hampton, has a multi-hit game in the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-19-milwaukee-brewers-steve-busby-of-the-kansas-city-royals-fires-his-second-career-no</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:54-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0619_1974_team.png?v=1782406914</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Steve Busby of the Kansas City Royals fires his second career no-hitter (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1974, Steve Busby of the Kansas City Royals fires his second career no-hitter</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-13-houston-astros-dick-farrell-and-claude-raymond-combine-for-a-one-hitter-in-philadel</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0513_1966_farrell.png?v=1782406916</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Houston Astros History: Dick Farrell and Claude Raymond combine for a one-hitter in Philadelphia. The Astros only manage three hits (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dick Farrell, 1966, Dick Farrell and Claude Raymond combine for a one-hitter in Philadelphia. The Astros only manage three hits</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-20-milwaukee-brewers-red-sox-leadoff-and-2-batters-rick-miller-and-reggie-smith-belt</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:01:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0620_1973_team.png?v=1782406919</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Red Sox leadoff and #2 batters, Rick Miller and Reggie Smith, belt homers off Milwaukee’s Bill Parsons. In 1971, Smith also follow (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1973, Red Sox leadoff and #2 batters, Rick Miller and Reggie Smith, belt homers off Milwaukee’s Bill Parsons. In 1971, Smith also follow</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-13-houston-astros-don-sutton-twirls-a-five-hit-shutout-to-blank-st-louis-3-0-art-howe</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:01-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0513_1981_sutton.png?v=1782406921</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Houston Astros History: Don Sutton twirls a five-hit shutout to blank St. Louis, 3-0. Art Howe adds a two-run homer. Off the field (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Don Sutton, 1981, Don Sutton twirls a five-hit shutout to blank St. Louis, 3-0. Art Howe adds a two-run homer. Off the field</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-24-milwaukee-brewers-don-sutton-notches-his-3000-strikeout-1983</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 24 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Don Sutton Notches his 3000 strikeout (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1983, Don Sutton Notches his 3000 strikeout</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-13-houston-astros-the-astros-run-their-winning-streak-to-11-with-a-6-1-triumph-over-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:05-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 13 in Houston Astros History: The Astros run their winning streak to 11 with a 6-1 triumph over the Nationals. Framber Valdez got the (2022)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2022, The Astros run their winning streak to 11 with a 6-1 triumph over the Nationals. Framber Valdez got the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/june-24-milwaukee-brewers-after-missing-two-starts-jack-morris-12-3-stops-the-brewers-7-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0624_1984_team.png?v=1782406929</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Milwaukee Brewers History: After missing two starts, Jack Morris (12-3) stops the Brewers, 7 – 1 (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1984, After missing two starts, Jack Morris (12-3) stops the Brewers, 7 – 1</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-14-houston-astros-astros-put-the-shift-on-for-willie-stargell-leading-7-6-with-two-out</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:11-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0514_1972_metzger.png?v=1782406931</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 14 in Houston Astros History: Astros put the shift on for Willie Stargell, leading 7-6 with two out and two on in the top of the ninth. It (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roger Metzger, 1972, Astros put the shift on for Willie Stargell, leading 7-6 with two out and two on in the top of the ninth. It</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/july-1-milwaukee-brewers-paul-molitor-hits-a-leadoff-hr-his-2nd-in-two-days-as-the-brewers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-01T09:00:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0701_1979_team.png?v=1782406933</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 1 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Paul Molitor hits a leadoff HR-his 2nd in two days-as the Brewers roll by the Mariners‚ 10-3 (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1979, Paul Molitor hits a leadoff HR-his 2nd in two days-as the Brewers roll by the Mariners‚ 10-3</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-14-houston-astros-doug-rader-belts-two-homers-and-drives-in-five-to-pace-an-11-7-trium</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0514_1975_rader.png?v=1782406936</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 14 in Houston Astros History: Doug Rader belts two homers and drives in five to pace an 11-7 triumph at Chicago&apos;s Wrigley Field. Roger (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Rader, 1975, Doug Rader belts two homers and drives in five to pace an 11-7 triumph at Chicago&apos;s Wrigley Field. Roger</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/july-2-milwaukee-brewers-reggie-jackson-oakland-a-s-all-star-hammers-3-homeruns-vs-seattle</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-02T09:00:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0702_1969_team.png?v=1782406938</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 2 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Reggie Jackson Oakland A’s All Star hammers 3 Homeruns vs Seattle Pilots (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1969, Reggie Jackson Oakland A’s All Star hammers 3 Homeruns vs Seattle Pilots</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-14-houston-astros-rookies-ron-mathis-and-mark-ross-team-up-to-blank-montreal-10-0-crai</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0514_1985_mathis.png?v=1782406941</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 14 in Houston Astros History: Rookies Ron Mathis and Mark Ross team up to blank Montreal, 10-0. Craig Reynolds is the offensive star with (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ron Mathis, 1985, Rookies Ron Mathis and Mark Ross team up to blank Montreal, 10-0. Craig Reynolds is the offensive star with</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/july-2-milwaukee-brewers-jim-rice-belts-2-homeruns-and-nearly-hits-one-out-of-county-stadi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-02T09:00:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0702_1975_team.png?v=1782406943</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 2 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Jim Rice belts 2 homeruns and nearly hits one out of County Stadium (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1975, Jim Rice belts 2 homeruns and nearly hits one out of County Stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-14-houston-astros-ken-caminiti-drills-a-bases-loaded-double-to-key-a-seven-run-fifth-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:26-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0514_1993_caminiti.png?v=1782406946</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 14 in Houston Astros History: Ken Caminiti drills a bases-loaded double to key a seven-run fifth as Houston stops the Dodgers, 9-1. Scott (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Caminiti, 1993, Ken Caminiti drills a bases-loaded double to key a seven-run fifth as Houston stops the Dodgers, 9-1. Scott</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/july-2-milwaukee-brewers-robin-yount-becomes-the-fifth-youngest-player-to-reach-2500-hits</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-02T09:00:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0702_1989_team.png?v=1782406947</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 2 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Robin Yount becomes the fifth youngest player to reach 2500 hits (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1989, Robin Yount becomes the fifth youngest player to reach 2500 hits</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-14-houston-astros-lance-berkman-s-incredible-month-continues-during-a-6-3-win-at-san-f</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0514_2008_team.png?v=1782406950</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 14 in Houston Astros History: Lance Berkman&apos;s incredible month continues during a 6-3 win at San Francisco. He hits a two-run homer to give (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2008, Lance Berkman&apos;s incredible month continues during a 6-3 win at San Francisco. He hits a two-run homer to give</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/july-10-milwaukee-brewers-chicago-white-sox-and-milwaukee-brewers-play-the-longest-nine-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-10T09:00:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0710_1983_team.png?v=1782406952</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 10 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers play the longest nine-inning game in major league history (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1983, Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers play the longest nine-inning game in major league history</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-15-houston-astros-a-furious-gm-spec-richardson-posts-a-message-on-the-astrodome-scoreb</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0515_1973_team.png?v=1782406954</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 15 in Houston Astros History: A furious GM Spec Richardson posts a message on the Astrodome scoreboard blaming recent Houston losses on (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1973, A furious GM Spec Richardson posts a message on the Astrodome scoreboard blaming recent Houston losses on</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/july-11-milwaukee-brewers-hank-aaron-becomes-the-oldest-major-leaguer-42-years-5-months-7</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-11T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0711_1976_team.png?v=1782406956</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 11 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Hank Aaron becomes the oldest major leaguer (42 years, 5 months, 7 days) to hit a walk-off homer (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1976, Hank Aaron becomes the oldest major leaguer (42 years, 5 months, 7 days) to hit a walk-off homer</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-15-houston-astros-j-r-richard-two-hits-philadelphia-in-a-5-0-shutout-he-fans-nine-and</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:39-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0515_1978_richard.png?v=1782406959</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 15 in Houston Astros History: J.R. Richard two-hits Philadelphia in a 5-0 shutout. He fans nine and allows two harmless singles. Bob Watson (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: J.R. Richard, 1978, J.R. Richard two-hits Philadelphia in a 5-0 shutout. He fans nine and allows two harmless singles. Bob Watson</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/july-11-milwaukee-brewers-harmon-killebrew-powers-twins-1969</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-11T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0711_1969_team.png?v=1782406961</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 11 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Harmon Killebrew powers twins (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1969, Harmon Killebrew powers twins</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-15-houston-astros-craig-biggio-goes-four-for-four-with-four-rbis-to-pace-a-10-5-victor</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0515_1999_biggio.png?v=1782406964</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 15 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio goes four-for-four with four RBIs to pace a 10-5 victory over San Francisco. Biggio and Jeff (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 1999, Craig Biggio goes four-for-four with four RBIs to pace a 10-5 victory over San Francisco. Biggio and Jeff</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/july-11-milwaukee-brewers-san-diego-padres-release-matty-alou-ending-the-career-of-the-lif</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-11T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0711_1974_team.png?v=1782406965</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 11 in Milwaukee Brewers History: San Diego Padres release Matty Alou, ending the career of the lifetime .307 hitter (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1974, San Diego Padres release Matty Alou, ending the career of the lifetime .307 hitter</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-15-houston-astros-tony-eusebio-belts-a-two-run-blast-in-the-12th-inning-to-muzzle-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0515_2001_eusebio.png?v=1782406968</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 15 in Houston Astros History: Tony Eusebio belts a two-run blast in the 12th inning to muzzle the Cubs, 9-7. Vinny Castilla , signed (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tony Eusebio, 2001, Tony Eusebio belts a two-run blast in the 12th inning to muzzle the Cubs, 9-7. Vinny Castilla , signed</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/july-12-milwaukee-brewers-willie-randolph-hits-the-game-winning-homer-and-don-gullett-pitc</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-12T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0712_1977_team.png?v=1782406971</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 12 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Willie Randolph hits the game-winning homer and Don Gullett pitches the Yankees to a 5 – 2 win over the Brewers. The win stops the (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1977, Willie Randolph hits the game-winning homer and Don Gullett pitches the Yankees to a 5 – 2 win over the Brewers. The win stops the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-15-houston-astros-on-the-same-night-that-jeff-bagwell-announces-he-will-need-shoulder</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0515_2005_bagwell.png?v=1782406973</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 15 in Houston Astros History: On the same night that Jeff Bagwell announces he will need shoulder surgery, Morgan Ensberg fills his role (2005)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 2005, On the same night that Jeff Bagwell announces he will need shoulder surgery, Morgan Ensberg fills his role</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/july-15-milwaukee-brewers-felix-jose-robs-robin-yount-of-a-hr-in-the-top-of-the-1st-then-h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-15T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0715_1990_team.png?v=1782406975</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 15 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Felix Jose robs Robin Yount of a HR in the top of the 1st‚ then hits a grand slam in the bottom of the frame (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1990, Felix Jose robs Robin Yount of a HR in the top of the 1st‚ then hits a grand slam in the bottom of the frame</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-16-houston-astros-doug-rader-belts-a-grand-slam-and-drives-in-six-to-pace-a-12-4-thump</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:02:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0516_1971_rader.png?v=1782406978</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 16 in Houston Astros History: Doug Rader belts a grand slam and drives in six to pace a 12-4 thumping of the Cardinals. His two-run double (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Rader, 1971, Doug Rader belts a grand slam and drives in six to pace a 12-4 thumping of the Cardinals. His two-run double</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/july-20-milwaukee-brewers-hank-aaron-blasts-the-final-home-run-of-his-legendary-career-197</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-20T09:00:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0720_1976_team.png?v=1782406982</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 20 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Hank Aaron blasts the final home run of his legendary career (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1976, Hank Aaron blasts the final home run of his legendary career</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-16-houston-astros-craig-reynolds-ties-a-major-league-mark-with-three-triples-during-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0516_1981_reynolds.png?v=1782406983</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 16 in Houston Astros History: Craig Reynolds ties a major-league mark with three triples during a 6-1 victory over Chicago. It is part of a (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Reynolds, 1981, Craig Reynolds ties a major-league mark with three triples during a 6-1 victory over Chicago. It is part of a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/july-31-milwaukee-brewers-nolan-ryan-wins-his-300th-game-1990</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-31T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0731_1990_team.png?v=1782406987</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 31 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Nolan Ryan wins his 300th Game (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1990, Nolan Ryan wins his 300th Game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-16-houston-astros-the-astros-formally-announce-the-sale-of-the-ballclub-to-a-group-of</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0516_2011_team.png?v=1782406987</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 16 in Houston Astros History: The Astros formally announce the sale of the ballclub to a group of investors led by Houston shipping magnate (2011)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2011, The Astros formally announce the sale of the ballclub to a group of investors led by Houston shipping magnate</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/august-1-milwaukee-brewers-ron-leflore-debuts-1974</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-01T09:00:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>August 1 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Ron Leflore debuts (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1974, Ron Leflore debuts</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-16-houston-astros-doug-drabek-drills-a-home-run-off-pedro-martinez-to-beat-the-dodgers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0516_1993_drabek.png?v=1782406992</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 16 in Houston Astros History: Doug Drabek drills a home run off Pedro Martinez to beat the Dodgers, 3-2. Drabek picks up his fourth win (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Drabek, 1993, Doug Drabek drills a home run off Pedro Martinez to beat the Dodgers, 3-2. Drabek picks up his fourth win</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/august-13-milwaukee-brewers-paul-molitor-slugged-a-home-run-with-two-out-in-the-ninth-inni</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-13T09:00:05-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0813_1987_team.png?v=1782406996</image:loc>
      <image:title>August 13 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Paul Molitor slugged a home run with two out in the ninth inning, to extend his hitting streak to 28 games (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1987, Paul Molitor slugged a home run with two out in the ninth inning, to extend his hitting streak to 28 games</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-16-houston-astros-craig-biggio-swats-a-dramatic-ninth-inning-homer-off-kerry-ligtenber</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:16-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0516_1998_biggio.png?v=1782406996</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 16 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio swats a dramatic ninth-inning homer off Kerry Ligtenberg to drop the Braves, 3-2. Houston had (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 1998, Craig Biggio swats a dramatic ninth-inning homer off Kerry Ligtenberg to drop the Braves, 3-2. Houston had</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/august-16-milwaukee-brewers-burly-baltimore-orioles-slugger-boog-powell-hits-an-inside-par</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-16T09:00:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0816_1969_team.png?v=1782407000</image:loc>
      <image:title>August 16 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Burly Baltimore Orioles slugger Boog Powell hits an inside park homerun (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1969, Burly Baltimore Orioles slugger Boog Powell hits an inside park homerun</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-17-houston-astros-don-nottebart-hurls-the-first-no-hitter-in-franchise-history-a-4-1-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0517_1963_nottebart.png?v=1782407001</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 17 in Houston Astros History: Don Nottebart hurls the first no-hitter in franchise history, a 4-1 triumph over Philadelphia at Colt (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Don Nottebart, 1963, Don Nottebart hurls the first no-hitter in franchise history, a 4-1 triumph over Philadelphia at Colt</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/august-21-milwaukee-brewers-rollie-fingers-of-the-milwaukee-brewers-becomes-the-first-majo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-21T09:00:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0821_1982_team.png?v=1782407005</image:loc>
      <image:title>August 21 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Rollie Fingers of the Milwaukee Brewers becomes the first major leaguer to reach 300 career saves (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1982, Rollie Fingers of the Milwaukee Brewers becomes the first major leaguer to reach 300 career saves</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-17-houston-astros-first-baseman-rusty-staub-visits-larry-dierker-at-the-mound-during-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:25-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0517_1968_staub.png?v=1782407005</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 17 in Houston Astros History: First baseman Rusty Staub visits Larry Dierker at the mound during a 6-0 loss in Los Angeles (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rusty Staub, 1968, First baseman Rusty Staub visits Larry Dierker at the mound during a 6-0 loss in Los Angeles</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/august-24-milwaukee-brewers-seattle-pilots-trade-knuckleballing-pitcher-jim-bouton-to-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T09:00:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0824_1969_team.png?v=1782407010</image:loc>
      <image:title>August 24 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Seattle Pilots trade knuckleballing pitcher Jim Bouton to the Houston Astros for pitchers Dooley Womack and Roric Harrison (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1969, Seattle Pilots trade knuckleballing pitcher Jim Bouton to the Houston Astros for pitchers Dooley Womack and Roric Harrison</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-17-houston-astros-eric-anthony-becomes-the-first-astro-to-reach-the-dome-s-upper-reser</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:30-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0517_1990_anthony.png?v=1782407010</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 17 in Houston Astros History: Eric Anthony becomes the first Astro to reach the Dome&apos;s upper reserved seats in right field with a mammoth (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Eric Anthony, 1990, Eric Anthony becomes the first Astro to reach the Dome&apos;s upper reserved seats in right field with a mammoth</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/august-26-milwaukee-brewers-paul-molitor-39-game-hitting-streak-halted-longest-al-streak-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-26T09:00:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0826_1987_team.png?v=1782407014</image:loc>
      <image:title>August 26 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Paul Molitor 39 game hitting streak halted – longest AL streak since Joe DiMaggio (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1987, Paul Molitor 39 game hitting streak halted – longest AL streak since Joe DiMaggio</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-17-houston-astros-ivan-rodriguez-belts-the-300th-homer-of-his-career-in-a-6-5-victory</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0517_2009_team_a1251249-2030-4530-8f24-858d2a68aaba.png?v=1782407015</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 17 in Houston Astros History: Ivan Rodriguez belts the 300th homer of his career in a 6-5 victory at Chicago. Wrigley fans toss back the (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2009, Ivan Rodriguez belts the 300th homer of his career in a 6-5 victory at Chicago. Wrigley fans toss back the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/september-5-milwaukee-brewers-a-s-starting-pitcher-matt-keough-snaps-his-eighteen-game-con</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-05T09:00:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0905_1979_team.png?v=1782407018</image:loc>
      <image:title>September 5 in Milwaukee Brewers History: A’s starting pitcher Matt Keough snaps his eighteen-game consecutive losing streak (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1979, A’s starting pitcher Matt Keough snaps his eighteen-game consecutive losing streak</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-17-houston-astros-houston-ties-a-big-league-record-with-five-homers-in-one-inning-duri</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:39-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0517_2022_team.png?v=1782407019</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 17 in Houston Astros History: Houston ties a big league record with five homers in one inning during a 13-4 blowout of Boston at Fenway (2022)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2022, Houston ties a big league record with five homers in one inning during a 13-4 blowout of Boston at Fenway</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/september-5-milwaukee-brewers-the-milwaukee-brewers-beat-the-chicago-cubs-14-8-in-the-long</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-05T09:00:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0905_1997_team.png?v=1782407023</image:loc>
      <image:title>September 5 in Milwaukee Brewers History: The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs, 14 – 8, in the longest nine-inning game in National League history: 4 hours, 22 minut (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1997, The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs, 14 – 8, in the longest nine-inning game in National League history: 4 hours, 22 minut</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-17-houston-astros-trailing-the-cubs-6-1-in-the-eighth-inning-jake-meyers-blasts-a-two</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0517_2023_team.png?v=1782407023</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 17 in Houston Astros History: Trailing the Cubs 6-1 in the eighth inning, Jake Meyers blasts a two-run homer then, in the ninth, Houston (2023)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2023, Trailing the Cubs 6-1 in the eighth inning, Jake Meyers blasts a two-run homer then, in the ninth, Houston</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/september-9-milwaukee-brewers-this-day-in-seattle-pilots-history-1964</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-09T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0909_1964_team.png?v=1782407028</image:loc>
      <image:title>September 9 in Milwaukee Brewers History: This Day In Seattle Pilots History (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1964, This Day In Seattle Pilots History</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-18-houston-astros-houston-sweeps-the-cubs-5-1-and-4-2-to-take-sole-possession-of-secon</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0518_1966_maye.png?v=1782407028</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 18 in Houston Astros History: Houston sweeps the Cubs, 5-1 and 4-2, to take sole possession of second place in the NL race. Homers by Lee (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lee Maye, 1966, Houston sweeps the Cubs, 5-1 and 4-2, to take sole possession of second place in the NL race. Homers by Lee</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/september-14-milwaukee-brewers-brewers-shortstop-robin-yount-breaks-mel-ott-s-record-when</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-14T09:00:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0914_1975_team.png?v=1782407033</image:loc>
      <image:title>September 14 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Brewers shortstop Robin Yount breaks Mel Ott’s record when he plays his 242nd major league game as a teenager (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1975, Brewers shortstop Robin Yount breaks Mel Ott’s record when he plays his 242nd major league game as a teenager</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-18-houston-astros-jim-wynn-s-first-inning-homer-off-the-left-field-foul-pole-ignites-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0518_1967_wynn.png?v=1782407033</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 18 in Houston Astros History: Jim Wynn &apos;s first-inning homer off the left-field foul pole ignites a near riot during a 6-2 Astros win (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Wynn, 1967, Jim Wynn &apos;s first-inning homer off the left-field foul pole ignites a near riot during a 6-2 Astros win</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/september-22-milwaukee-brewers-teddy-higuera-wins-his-7th-straight-as-the-brewers-down-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-22T09:00:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0922_1987_team.png?v=1782407037</image:loc>
      <image:title>September 22 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Teddy Higuera wins his 7th straight as the Brewers down the Yankees‚ 7-2 (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1987, Teddy Higuera wins his 7th straight as the Brewers down the Yankees‚ 7-2</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-18-houston-astros-ken-johnson-gives-up-a-game-tying-homer-to-willie-mccovey-in-the-bot</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:03:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0518_1962_johnson.png?v=1782407038</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 18 in Houston Astros History: Ken Johnson gives up a game-tying homer to Willie McCovey in the bottom of the ninth but singles home Carl (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Johnson, 1962, Ken Johnson gives up a game-tying homer to Willie McCovey in the bottom of the ninth but singles home Carl</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/september-27-milwaukee-brewers-reggie-smith-relaxes-in-the-locker-room-after-the-red-sox-7</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-27T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_0927_1972_team.png?v=1782407042</image:loc>
      <image:title>September 27 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Reggie Smith relaxes in the locker room after the Red Sox 7-5 victory over the Brewers (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1972, Reggie Smith relaxes in the locker room after the Red Sox 7-5 victory over the Brewers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-18-houston-astros-five-cubs-suffer-food-poisoning-prior-to-a-5-2-chicago-victory-at-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0518_1986_team.png?v=1782407042</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 18 in Houston Astros History: Five Cubs suffer food poisoning prior to a 5-2 Chicago victory at the Astrodome. All had eaten hamburgers and (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1986, Five Cubs suffer food poisoning prior to a 5-2 Chicago victory at the Astrodome. All had eaten hamburgers and</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/october-1-milwaukee-brewers-the-last-seattle-pilot-retires-fred-stanley-1982</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_1001_1982_team.png?v=1782407046</image:loc>
      <image:title>October 1 in Milwaukee Brewers History: The last Seattle Pilot retires – Fred Stanley (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 1982, The last Seattle Pilot retires – Fred Stanley</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-18-houston-astros-jose-vizcaino-slams-a-solo-shot-in-the-bottom-of-the-ninth-to-drop-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0518_2002_vizcaino.png?v=1782407046</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 18 in Houston Astros History: Jose Vizcaino slams a solo shot in the bottom of the ninth to drop the Pirates, 2-1. Octavio Dotel gets the (2002)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jose Vizcaino, 2002, Jose Vizcaino slams a solo shot in the bottom of the ninth to drop the Pirates, 2-1. Octavio Dotel gets the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-brewers-history/october-1-milwaukee-brewers-brewers-clinch-nl-central-as-cubs-slip-to-wild-card-2018</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-10-01T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-brewers_1001_2018_team.png?v=1782407051</image:loc>
      <image:title>October 1 in Milwaukee Brewers History: Brewers clinch NL Central as Cubs slip to Wild Card (2018)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Milwaukee Brewers: Milwaukee Brewers, 2018, Brewers clinch NL Central as Cubs slip to Wild Card</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-19-houston-astros-astros-take-no-prisoners-in-a-doubleheader-sweep-at-los-angeles-2-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:11-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0519_1968_wynn.png?v=1782407051</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 19 in Houston Astros History: Astros take no prisoners in a doubleheader sweep at Los Angeles, 2-1 and 3-1. In the nightcap, while walking (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Wynn, 1968, Astros take no prisoners in a doubleheader sweep at Los Angeles, 2-1 and 3-1. In the nightcap, while walking</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-19-houston-astros-a-grand-slam-by-tony-eusebio-keys-a-seven-run-uprising-as-houston-pu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:16-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 19 in Houston Astros History: A grand slam by Tony Eusebio keys a seven-run uprising as Houston pummels Montreal, 10-2. Jeff Bagwell had (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tony Eusebio, 1995, A grand slam by Tony Eusebio keys a seven-run uprising as Houston pummels Montreal, 10-2. Jeff Bagwell had</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-19-houston-astros-jim-pankovits-raps-four-hits-including-a-double-and-a-home-run-to-pa</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 19 in Houston Astros History: Jim Pankovits raps four hits, including a double and a home run, to pace a 7-3 victory over St. Louis. Enos (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Pankovits, 1985, Jim Pankovits raps four hits, including a double and a home run, to pace a 7-3 victory over St. Louis. Enos</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-19-houston-astros-mike-scott-pitches-seven-innings-of-no-hit-ball-before-glenn-wilson</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 19 in Houston Astros History: Mike Scott pitches seven innings of no-hit ball before Glenn Wilson singles to break it up. It is (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mike Scott, 1989, Mike Scott pitches seven innings of no-hit ball before Glenn Wilson singles to break it up. It is</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-19-houston-astros-after-losing-three-at-home-to-the-giants-by-a-combined-34-5-and-gett</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:30-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0519_2006_everett.png?v=1782407070</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 19 in Houston Astros History: After losing three at home to the Giants by a combined 34-5 and getting two suspensions, the Astros appear in (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Adam Everett, 2006, After losing three at home to the Giants by a combined 34-5 and getting two suspensions, the Astros appear in</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-20-houston-astros-johnny-edwards-belts-a-three-run-homer-as-houston-builds-a-7-0-lead</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:35-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 20 in Houston Astros History: Johnny Edwards belts a three-run homer as Houston builds a 7-0 lead against the Giants. San Francisco rallies (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Johnny Edwards, 1973, Johnny Edwards belts a three-run homer as Houston builds a 7-0 lead against the Giants. San Francisco rallies</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-20-houston-astros-j-r-richard-fires-his-second-straight-shutout-in-a-13-0-drubbing-of</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0520_1978_richard.png?v=1782407081</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 20 in Houston Astros History: J.R. Richard fires his second-straight shutout in a 13-0 drubbing of the Braves. Jose Cruz is the batting (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: J.R. Richard, 1978, J.R. Richard fires his second-straight shutout in a 13-0 drubbing of the Braves. Jose Cruz is the batting</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-20-houston-astros-billy-hatcher-delivers-five-hits-during-a-5-3-triumph-in-st-louis-hi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:45-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0520_1988_hatcher.png?v=1782407085</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 20 in Houston Astros History: Billy Hatcher delivers five hits during a 5-3 triumph in St. Louis. His last one snaps a 2-2 tie in the top (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Billy Hatcher, 1988, Billy Hatcher delivers five hits during a 5-3 triumph in St. Louis. His last one snaps a 2-2 tie in the top</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-20-houston-astros-jeff-shaw-walks-home-craig-biggio-with-the-winning-run-in-the-tenth</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0520_1995_biggio.png?v=1782407090</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 20 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Shaw walks home Craig Biggio with the winning run in the tenth as Houston nips the Expos, 2-1 (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 1995, Jeff Shaw walks home Craig Biggio with the winning run in the tenth as Houston nips the Expos, 2-1</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-20-houston-astros-billy-wagner-surrenders-two-homers-but-hangs-on-for-a-4-3-ten-inning</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:04:55-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0520_1999_wagner.png?v=1782407095</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 20 in Houston Astros History: Billy Wagner surrenders two homers but hangs on for a 4-3, ten-inning victory in Los Angeles. A double by (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Billy Wagner, 1999, Billy Wagner surrenders two homers but hangs on for a 4-3, ten-inning victory in Los Angeles. A double by</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-21-houston-astros-two-nights-after-manager-luman-harris-had-been-ejected-by-umpire-joh</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0521_1965_harris.png?v=1782407100</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 21 in Houston Astros History: Two nights after manager Luman Harris had been ejected by umpire John Kibler, Bob Aspromonte is ejected by (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Luman Harris, 1965, Two nights after manager Luman Harris had been ejected by umpire John Kibler, Bob Aspromonte is ejected by</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-21-houston-astros-an-intentional-walk-to-jeff-bagwell-with-the-bases-empty-and-two-out</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0521_1997_bagwell.png?v=1782407104</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 21 in Houston Astros History: An intentional walk to Jeff Bagwell with the bases empty and two outs in the 14th backfires on the Reds. It (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1997, An intentional walk to Jeff Bagwell with the bases empty and two outs in the 14th backfires on the Reds. It</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-21-houston-astros-on-the-day-it-s-announced-that-ace-pitcher-roy-oswalt-is-asking-to-b</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0521_2010_team.png?v=1782407109</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 21 in Houston Astros History: On the day it&apos;s announced that ace pitcher Roy Oswalt is asking to be traded, the last-place Astros nip the (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2010, On the day it&apos;s announced that ace pitcher Roy Oswalt is asking to be traded, the last-place Astros nip the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-21-houston-astros-ballboy-scotty-tarvin-gloves-larry-bowa-s-double-down-the-right-fiel</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:13-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0521_1977_mclaughlin.png?v=1782407113</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 21 in Houston Astros History: Ballboy Scotty Tarvin gloves Larry Bowa&apos;s double down the right field line. Umpires allow Bowa to take third (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bo McLaughlin, 1977, Ballboy Scotty Tarvin gloves Larry Bowa&apos;s double down the right field line. Umpires allow Bowa to take third</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-21-houston-astros-justin-verlander-tosses-6-1-3rd-innings-of-no-hit-ball-before-a-home</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:18-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0521_2019_team.png?v=1782407118</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 21 in Houston Astros History: Justin Verlander tosses 6-1/3rd innings of no-hit ball before a home run by Jose Abreu ruins the bid and the (2019)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2019, Justin Verlander tosses 6-1/3rd innings of no-hit ball before a home run by Jose Abreu ruins the bid and the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/january-2-minnesota-twins-free-agent-pitcher-frank-viola-is-signed-by-the-boston-red-sox-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0102_1992_team.png?v=1782407122</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 2 in Minnesota Twins History: Free agent pitcher Frank Viola is signed by the Boston Red Sox (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1992, Free agent pitcher Frank Viola is signed by the Boston Red Sox</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-22-houston-astros-the-astrodome-appears-on-national-television-for-the-first-time-view</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:23-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0522_1965_durocher.png?v=1782407123</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 22 in Houston Astros History: The Astrodome appears on national television for the first time. Viewers of ABC&apos;s Game Of The Week watch (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Leo Durocher, 1965, The Astrodome appears on national television for the first time. Viewers of ABC&apos;s Game Of The Week watch</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/january-4-minnesota-twins-in-the-midst-of-the-franchise-s-uncertain-future-due-to-its-poss</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0104_2002_team.png?v=1782407127</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 4 in Minnesota Twins History: In the midst of the franchise’s uncertain future due to its possible contraction as a major league team, Ron Gardenhire is named t (2002)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 2002, In the midst of the franchise’s uncertain future due to its possible contraction as a major league team, Ron Gardenhire is named t</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-22-houston-astros-dave-giusti-tosses-a-two-hitter-in-a-nail-biting-1-0-shutout-in-cinc</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0522_1968_giusti.png?v=1782407127</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 22 in Houston Astros History: Dave Giusti tosses a two-hitter in a nail-biting 1-0 shutout in Cincinnati. The first hit, with two out in (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dave Giusti, 1968, Dave Giusti tosses a two-hitter in a nail-biting 1-0 shutout in Cincinnati. The first hit, with two out in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/january-14-minnesota-twins-outfielder-clyde-milan-is-named-the-new-manager-of-the-washingt</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T20:56:36-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0114_1922_team.png?v=1782407131</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 14 in Minnesota Twins History: Outfielder Clyde Milan is named the new manager of the Washington Senators. Milan took over for George McBride at the end of last  (1922)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1922, Outfielder Clyde Milan is named the new manager of the Washington Senators. Milan took over for George McBride at the end of last </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-22-houston-astros-milt-may-belts-a-two-out-pinch-hit-grand-slam-homer-off-vicente-romo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:33-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0522_1974_may.png?v=1782407133</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 22 in Houston Astros History: Milt May belts a two-out pinch-hit grand slam homer off Vicente Romo in the ninth inning to topple San Diego (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Milt May, 1974, Milt May belts a two-out pinch-hit grand slam homer off Vicente Romo in the ninth inning to topple San Diego</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/january-16-minnesota-twins-harmon-killebrew-released-by-twins-1975</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:36-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0116_1975_team.png?v=1782407136</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 16 in Minnesota Twins History: Harmon Killebrew released by twins (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1975, Harmon Killebrew released by twins</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-22-houston-astros-fredbird-the-mascot-of-the-st-louis-cardinals-tackles-enos-cabell-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:38-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0522_1984_cabell.png?v=1782407138</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 22 in Houston Astros History: Fredbird, the mascot of the St. Louis Cardinals, tackles Enos Cabell in pre-game warmups. Cabell aggravates a (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Enos Cabell, 1984, Fredbird, the mascot of the St. Louis Cardinals, tackles Enos Cabell in pre-game warmups. Cabell aggravates a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/january-16-minnesota-twins-new-york-mets-acquire-second-baseman-tim-teufel-1986</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0116_1986_team.png?v=1782407140</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 16 in Minnesota Twins History: New York Mets acquire second baseman Tim Teufel (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1986, New York Mets acquire second baseman Tim Teufel</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-22-houston-astros-ken-caminiti-swats-two-solo-homers-and-jeff-bagwell-hits-only-the-te</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0522_1993_caminiti.png?v=1782407144</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 22 in Houston Astros History: Ken Caminiti swats two solo homers and Jeff Bagwell hits only the tenth Loge Level home run at Jack Murphy (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Caminiti, 1993, Ken Caminiti swats two solo homers and Jeff Bagwell hits only the tenth Loge Level home run at Jack Murphy</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/january-16-minnesota-twins-boston-americans-buy-outfielder-george-stone-from-the-washingto</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:45-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0116_1905_team.png?v=1782407145</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 16 in Minnesota Twins History: Boston Americans buy outfielder George Stone from the Washington Senators (1905)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1905, Boston Americans buy outfielder George Stone from the Washington Senators</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-23-houston-astros-hard-luck-pitcher-ken-johnson-loses-his-last-game-for-houston-5-2-at</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:49-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0523_1965_johnson.png?v=1782407149</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 23 in Houston Astros History: Hard luck pitcher Ken Johnson loses his last game for Houston, 5-2 at the hands of the Giants, in typical (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ken Johnson, 1965, Hard luck pitcher Ken Johnson loses his last game for Houston, 5-2 at the hands of the Giants, in typical</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/january-17-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-select-bill-madlock-in-the-5th-round-of-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:49-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>January 17 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators select Bill Madlock in the 5th round of the 1970 amateur draft (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1970, Washington Senators select Bill Madlock in the 5th round of the 1970 amateur draft</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/january-18-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-name-ted-williams-as-their-new-manager-1969</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:54-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>January 18 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators name Ted Williams as their new manager (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1969, Washington Senators name Ted Williams as their new manager</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-23-houston-astros-after-51-major-league-appearances-righthander-scott-linebrink-gets-h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:54-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 23 in Houston Astros History: After 51 major league appearances, righthander Scott Linebrink gets his first big league win - and is (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Scott Linebrink, 2003, After 51 major league appearances, righthander Scott Linebrink gets his first big league win - and is</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/january-23-minnesota-twins-the-washington-senators-trade-shortstop-pete-runnels-to-the-bos</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:58-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0123_1958_team.png?v=1782407158</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 23 in Minnesota Twins History: The Washington Senators trade shortstop Pete Runnels to the Boston Red Sox (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1958, The Washington Senators trade shortstop Pete Runnels to the Boston Red Sox</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-23-houston-astros-jose-valverde-takes-a-line-drive-off-the-face-yet-stays-in-the-game</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:05:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0523_2008_team.png?v=1782407159</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 23 in Houston Astros History: Jose Valverde takes a line drive off the face yet stays in the game to notch his league-leading 15th save in (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2008, Jose Valverde takes a line drive off the face yet stays in the game to notch his league-leading 15th save in</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/january-25-minnesota-twins-yankees-sell-future-hall-of-famer-lefty-gomez-to-the-boston-bra</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0125_1943_team.png?v=1782407163</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 25 in Minnesota Twins History: Yankees sell future Hall of Famer Lefty Gomez to the Boston Braves (1943)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1943, Yankees sell future Hall of Famer Lefty Gomez to the Boston Braves</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-23-houston-astros-astros-turn-a-5-4-3-triple-play-in-detroit-which-sparks-a-3-2-victor</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0523_2015_team_1215419d-96f7-4be4-975f-f2c5d62ca068.png?v=1782407164</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 23 in Houston Astros History: Astros turn a 5-4-3 triple play in Detroit which sparks a 3-2 victory over the Tigers. Jonathan Villar, Jose (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2015, Astros turn a 5-4-3 triple play in Detroit which sparks a 3-2 victory over the Tigers. Jonathan Villar, Jose</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/january-27-minnesota-twins-cleveland-indians-hire-jack-mccallister-as-their-new-manager-19</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0127_1927_team.png?v=1782407167</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 27 in Minnesota Twins History: Cleveland Indians hire Jack McCallister as their new manager (1927)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1927, Cleveland Indians hire Jack McCallister as their new manager</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-23-houston-astros-mother-nature-gets-the-save-in-a-3-0-victory-at-pittsburgh-the-game</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0523_1988_ramirez.png?v=1782407168</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 23 in Houston Astros History: Mother Nature gets the save in a 3-0 victory at Pittsburgh. The game is called in the top of the ninth as (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rafael Ramirez, 1988, Mother Nature gets the save in a 3-0 victory at Pittsburgh. The game is called in the top of the ninth as</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/february-3-minnesota-twins-major-league-owners-discuss-regulations-to-be-used-during-world</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0203_1942_team.png?v=1782407172</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 3 in Minnesota Twins History: Major league owners discuss regulations to be used during World War II (1942)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1942, Major league owners discuss regulations to be used during World War II</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-24-houston-astros-art-howe-triples-off-vida-blue-to-set-a-club-record-23-game-hitting</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:15-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0524_1981_howe.png?v=1782407175</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Houston Astros History: Art Howe triples off Vida Blue to set a club-record 23-game hitting streak. San Francisco wins, however, 2-1 (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Art Howe, 1981, Art Howe triples off Vida Blue to set a club-record 23-game hitting streak. San Francisco wins, however, 2-1</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/february-3-minnesota-twins-billy-herman-earl-averill-and-bucky-harris-are-selected-for-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0203_1975_team.png?v=1782407176</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 3 in Minnesota Twins History: Billy Herman, Earl Averill and Bucky Harris are selected for the Hall of Fame (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1975, Billy Herman, Earl Averill and Bucky Harris are selected for the Hall of Fame</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-24-houston-astros-doug-drabek-gets-three-hits-and-drives-in-two-as-well-as-tossing-a-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:20-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0524_1994_drabek.png?v=1782407180</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Houston Astros History: Doug Drabek gets three hits and drives in two, as well as tossing a three-hit shutout, to steamroll the (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Drabek, 1994, Doug Drabek gets three hits and drives in two, as well as tossing a three-hit shutout, to steamroll the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/february-3-minnesota-twins-the-minnesota-twins-trade-star-first-baseman-rod-carew-to-the-c</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0203_1979_team.png?v=1782407181</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 3 in Minnesota Twins History: The Minnesota Twins trade star first baseman Rod Carew to the California Angels (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1979, The Minnesota Twins trade star first baseman Rod Carew to the California Angels</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-24-houston-astros-astros-erupt-for-seven-runs-in-the-bottom-of-the-eighth-to-surprise</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:25-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0524_1970_menke.png?v=1782407185</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Houston Astros History: Astros erupt for seven runs in the bottom of the eighth to surprise the Reds, 10-7. Denis Menke has two hits (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Denis Menke, 1970, Astros erupt for seven runs in the bottom of the eighth to surprise the Reds, 10-7. Denis Menke has two hits</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/february-4-minnesota-twins-minnesota-supreme-court-denies-appeal-secures-twins-presence-fo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0204_2002_team.png?v=1782407186</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 4 in Minnesota Twins History: Minnesota Supreme Court Denies Appeal, Secures Twins’ Presence for the 2002 MLB Season (2002)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 2002, Minnesota Supreme Court Denies Appeal, Secures Twins’ Presence for the 2002 MLB Season</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-24-houston-astros-houston-rallies-for-an-8-7-victory-over-the-cubs-in-the-ten-innings</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0524_1996_biggio.png?v=1782407190</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Houston Astros History: Houston rallies for an 8-7 victory over the Cubs in the ten innings. Craig Biggio belts a two-run two-out (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 1996, Houston rallies for an 8-7 victory over the Cubs in the ten innings. Craig Biggio belts a two-run two-out</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/february-9-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-owner-clark-griffith-names-2b-bucky-harris</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0209_1924_team.png?v=1782407191</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 9 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators owner Clark Griffith names 2B Bucky Harris Nationals’ manager (1924)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1924, Washington Senators owner Clark Griffith names 2B Bucky Harris Nationals’ manager</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-24-houston-astros-darryl-kile-blanks-the-rockies-at-coors-field-for-seven-innings-duri</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:35-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0524_1997_kile.png?v=1782407195</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 24 in Houston Astros History: Darryl Kile blanks the Rockies at Coors Field for seven innings during a 7-0 whitewash, allowing four hits (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Darryl Kile, 1997, Darryl Kile blanks the Rockies at Coors Field for seven innings during a 7-0 whitewash, allowing four hits</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/february-10-minnesota-twins-boston-red-sox-send-catcher-muddy-ruel-in-5-player-deal-1923</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0210_1923_team.png?v=1782407195</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 10 in Minnesota Twins History: Boston Red Sox send catcher Muddy Ruel in 5 player deal (1923)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1923, Boston Red Sox send catcher Muddy Ruel in 5 player deal</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/every-boston-bruins-hall-of-famer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T20:26:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/0001-6270640735313549215.jpg?v=1782433566</image:loc>
      <image:title>Every Boston Bruins Hall of Famer</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-25-houston-astros-dave-nicholson-goes-four-for-four-with-a-home-run-while-john-bateman</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:39-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0525_1966_nicholson.png?v=1782407199</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 25 in Houston Astros History: Dave Nicholson goes four-for-four with a home run while John Bateman goes three-for-three with a homer and a (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dave Nicholson, 1966, Dave Nicholson goes four-for-four with a home run while John Bateman goes three-for-three with a homer and a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/february-11-minnesota-twins-kent-hrbek-becomes-minnesota-twins-first-million-dollar-player</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0211_1985_team.png?v=1782407200</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 11 in Minnesota Twins History: Kent Hrbek becomes minnesota twins first million dollar player (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1985, Kent Hrbek becomes minnesota twins first million dollar player</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-25-houston-astros-lee-may-swats-two-homers-to-pace-a-7-2-victory-in-pittsburgh-jerry-r</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0525_1973_may.png?v=1782407204</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 25 in Houston Astros History: Lee May swats two homers to pace a 7-2 victory in Pittsburgh. Jerry Reuss goes the distance, scattering five (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lee May, 1973, Lee May swats two homers to pace a 7-2 victory in Pittsburgh. Jerry Reuss goes the distance, scattering five</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/february-13-minnesota-twins-gus-dugas-signs-a-contract-in-french-1935</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0213_1935_team.png?v=1782407204</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 13 in Minnesota Twins History: Gus Dugas signs a contract in french (1935)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1935, Gus Dugas signs a contract in french</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-25-houston-astros-coming-back-from-an-early-6-0-deficit-the-astros-tie-the-expos-in-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0525_1975_cedeno.png?v=1782407209</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 25 in Houston Astros History: Coming back from an early 6-0 deficit, the Astros tie the Expos in the ninth on Cesar Cedeno &apos;s leadoff blast (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cesar Cedeno, 1975, Coming back from an early 6-0 deficit, the Astros tie the Expos in the ninth on Cesar Cedeno &apos;s leadoff blast</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/february-13-minnesota-twins-the-chicago-white-sox-send-shortstop-ron-hansen-to-the-washing</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0213_1968_team.png?v=1782407209</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 13 in Minnesota Twins History: The Chicago White Sox send shortstop Ron Hansen to the Washington Senators in 5 player deal (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1968, The Chicago White Sox send shortstop Ron Hansen to the Washington Senators in 5 player deal</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-25-houston-astros-art-howe-slams-a-charlie-hough-knuckler-for-his-second-homer-of-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0525_1977_howe.png?v=1782407213</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 25 in Houston Astros History: Art Howe slams a Charlie Hough knuckler for his second homer of the day to upend the Dodgers, 7-6. Julio (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Art Howe, 1977, Art Howe slams a Charlie Hough knuckler for his second homer of the day to upend the Dodgers, 7-6. Julio</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/march-1-minnesota-twins-future-hall-of-fame-catcher-rick-ferrell-is-traded-by-the-st-louis</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0301_1944_team.png?v=1782407214</image:loc>
      <image:title>March 1 in Minnesota Twins History: Future Hall of Fame catcher Rick Ferrell is traded by the St. Louis Browns (1944)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1944, Future Hall of Fame catcher Rick Ferrell is traded by the St. Louis Browns</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-25-houston-astros-carl-everett-singles-home-bill-spiers-with-the-winning-run-for-a-2-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0525_1999_everett.png?v=1782407218</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 25 in Houston Astros History: Carl Everett singles home Bill Spiers with the winning run for a 2-1, twelve-inning victory over the Rockies (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Carl Everett, 1999, Carl Everett singles home Bill Spiers with the winning run for a 2-1, twelve-inning victory over the Rockies</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/march-2-minnesota-twins-mel-ott-is-born-1909</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:06:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 2 in Minnesota Twins History: Mel Ott is born (1909)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1909, Mel Ott is born</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-26-houston-astros-in-the-opener-of-a-doubleheader-in-san-diego-al-santorini-starts-aga</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 26 in Houston Astros History: In the opener of a doubleheader in San Diego, Al Santorini starts against an Astro lineup stacked with seven (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dave Roberts, 1971, In the opener of a doubleheader in San Diego, Al Santorini starts against an Astro lineup stacked with seven</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/march-2-minnesota-twins-arizona-state-left-hander-eddie-bane-pitches-a-perfect-game-agains</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 2 in Minnesota Twins History: Arizona State left-hander Eddie Bane pitches a perfect game against Cal State Northridge. (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1973, Arizona State left-hander Eddie Bane pitches a perfect game against Cal State Northridge.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-26-houston-astros-dave-roberts-throws-a-complete-game-against-the-dodgers-a-5-3-triump</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 26 in Houston Astros History: Dave Roberts throws a complete game against the Dodgers, a 5-3 triumph, setting a team record with six (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dave Roberts, 1972, Dave Roberts throws a complete game against the Dodgers, a 5-3 triumph, setting a team record with six</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/march-6-minnesota-twins-larry-hisle-of-the-minnesota-twins-becomes-the-first-designated-hi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 6 in Minnesota Twins History: Larry Hisle of the Minnesota Twins becomes the first designated hitter in major league history during an exhibition game (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1973, Larry Hisle of the Minnesota Twins becomes the first designated hitter in major league history during an exhibition game</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/march-6-minnesota-twins-hall-of-fame-outfielder-kirby-puckett-dies-in-scottsdale-arizona-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:13-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 6 in Minnesota Twins History: Hall of Fame outfielder Kirby Puckett dies in Scottsdale, Arizona, at age 45, a day after suffering a massive stroke (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 2006, Hall of Fame outfielder Kirby Puckett dies in Scottsdale, Arizona, at age 45, a day after suffering a massive stroke</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-26-houston-astros-with-the-wind-blowing-out-at-wrigley-rusty-staub-joe-morgan-jim-wynn</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:13-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 26 in Houston Astros History: With the wind blowing out at Wrigley, Rusty Staub , Joe Morgan , Jim Wynn and Ron Davis homer in a 17-4 (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rusty Staub, 1967, With the wind blowing out at Wrigley, Rusty Staub , Joe Morgan , Jim Wynn and Ron Davis homer in a 17-4</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-26-houston-astros-glenn-davis-mauls-the-cubs-at-wrigley-field-during-a-doubleheader-sw</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:18-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 26 in Houston Astros History: Glenn Davis mauls the Cubs at Wrigley Field during a doubleheader sweep. Davis swats two homers and a single (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1990, Glenn Davis mauls the Cubs at Wrigley Field during a doubleheader sweep. Davis swats two homers and a single</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/march-14-minnesota-twins-hall-of-famer-kirby-puckett-is-born-in-chicago-illinois-1960</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:18-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 14 in Minnesota Twins History: Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett is born in Chicago, Illinois (1960)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1960, Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett is born in Chicago, Illinois</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-26-houston-astros-rookie-george-springer-explodes-for-four-hits-and-five-runs-scored-i</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 26 in Houston Astros History: Rookie George Springer explodes for four hits and five runs scored in a 9-2 thrashing at Kansas City. His (2014)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2014, Rookie George Springer explodes for four hits and five runs scored in a 9-2 thrashing at Kansas City. His</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/march-15-minnesota-twins-in-maryland-the-washington-senators-start-spring-training-with-si</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 15 in Minnesota Twins History: In Maryland, the Washington Senators start spring training with six knuckleballers likely to make the staff (1944)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1944, In Maryland, the Washington Senators start spring training with six knuckleballers likely to make the staff</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/march-15-minnesota-twins-bert-shepard-a-one-legged-pitcher-begins-a-successful-tryout-with</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 15 in Minnesota Twins History: Bert Shepard, a one-legged pitcher, begins a successful tryout with the Washington Senators (1945)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1945, Bert Shepard, a one-legged pitcher, begins a successful tryout with the Washington Senators</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-27-houston-astros-san-diego-and-montreal-are-awarded-nl-expansion-teams-for-1969-and-d</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 27 in Houston Astros History: San Diego and Montreal are awarded NL expansion teams for 1969 and Dallasites are quick to blame Houston&apos;s (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1968, San Diego and Montreal are awarded NL expansion teams for 1969 and Dallasites are quick to blame Houston&apos;s</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/march-20-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-acquire-veteran-outfielder-bob-johnson-1943</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 20 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators acquire veteran outfielder Bob Johnson (1943)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1943, Washington Senators acquire veteran outfielder Bob Johnson</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-27-houston-astros-doug-rader-belts-a-grand-slam-in-the-bottom-of-the-ninth-off-luis-pe</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:32-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 27 in Houston Astros History: Doug Rader belts a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth off Luis Peraza to beat the Phillies, 6-2. Don (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Rader, 1969, Doug Rader belts a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth off Luis Peraza to beat the Phillies, 6-2. Don</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/march-22-minnesota-twins-with-the-same-pen-he-used-to-sign-his-rookie-contract-in-2001-twi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:37-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>March 22 in Minnesota Twins History: With the same pen he used to sign his rookie contract in 2001, Twins catcher Joe Mauer (.365, 28, 96) signs a $184 million, eight- (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 2010, With the same pen he used to sign his rookie contract in 2001, Twins catcher Joe Mauer (.365, 28, 96) signs a $184 million, eight-</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-27-houston-astros-glenn-davis-drills-a-two-run-two-out-homer-in-the-bottom-of-the-nint</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:37-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 27 in Houston Astros History: Glenn Davis drills a two-run, two-out homer in the bottom of the ninth to tie Pittsburgh. In the 12th, he (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1989, Glenn Davis drills a two-run, two-out homer in the bottom of the ninth to tie Pittsburgh. In the 12th, he</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-27-houston-astros-james-mouton-sends-the-astrodome-fans-home-happy-with-a-tenth-inning</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 27 in Houston Astros History: James Mouton sends the Astrodome fans home happy with a tenth-inning homer off Mike Stanton to stun the (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: James Mouton, 1995, James Mouton sends the Astrodome fans home happy with a tenth-inning homer off Mike Stanton to stun the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-3-minnesota-twins-goose-goslin-returns-to-the-washington-senators-for-his-third-stin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 3 in Minnesota Twins History: Goose Goslin returns to the Washington Senators for his third stint with the team (1938)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1938, Goose Goslin returns to the Washington Senators for his third stint with the team</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-27-houston-astros-hunter-pence-goes-5-for-5-and-miguel-tejada-blasts-a-two-run-homer-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:45-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 27 in Houston Astros History: Hunter Pence goes 5-for-5 and Miguel Tejada blasts a two-run homer to pace an 8-2 win in St. Louis behind (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2008, Hunter Pence goes 5-for-5 and Miguel Tejada blasts a two-run homer to pace an 8-2 win in St. Louis behind</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-4-minnesota-twins-hall-of-famer-and-300-game-winner-early-wynn-dies-at-the-age-of-79</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:46-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 4 in Minnesota Twins History: Hall of Famer and 300 game winner Early Wynn dies at the age of 79 from complications caused by a stroke (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1999, Hall of Famer and 300 game winner Early Wynn dies at the age of 79 from complications caused by a stroke</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-28-houston-astros-doug-rader-delivers-the-game-winner-again-in-a-7-6-ten-inning-triump</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 28 in Houston Astros History: Doug Rader delivers the game-winner again in a 7-6, ten-inning triumph over the Phillies that ties a (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Rader, 1969, Doug Rader delivers the game-winner again in a 7-6, ten-inning triumph over the Phillies that ties a</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-5-minnesota-twins-senators-finale-as-they-move-to-lone-star-state-1971</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 5 in Minnesota Twins History: Senators finale as they move to lone star state (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1971, Senators finale as they move to lone star state</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-28-houston-astros-nolan-ryan-fans-eleven-mets-in-5-2-3rds-innings-during-an-8-3-victor</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:55-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 28 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan fans eleven Mets in 5-2/3rds innings during an 8-3 victory. Mike LaCoss and Dave Smith strike out (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1982, Nolan Ryan fans eleven Mets in 5-2/3rds innings during an 8-3 victory. Mike LaCoss and Dave Smith strike out</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-6-minnesota-twins-dancer-shocks-frank-howard-1970</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:55-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 6 in Minnesota Twins History: Dancer Shocks Frank Howard (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1970, Dancer Shocks Frank Howard</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-28-houston-astros-yordan-alvarez-homers-twice-part-of-a-7-hr-explosion-to-blow-out-oak</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 28 in Houston Astros History: Yordan Alvarez homers twice, part of a 7-HR explosion to blow out Oakland, 10-1. Jose Altuve, fresh off (2023)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2023, Yordan Alvarez homers twice, part of a 7-HR explosion to blow out Oakland, 10-1. Jose Altuve, fresh off</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-9-minnesota-twins-john-f-kennedy-throws-out-the-first-ball-to-open-the-baseball-seas</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:07:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 9 in Minnesota Twins History: John F. Kennedy throws out the first ball to open the baseball season at new $23-million District of Columbia Stadium (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1962, John F. Kennedy throws out the first ball to open the baseball season at new $23-million District of Columbia Stadium</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-9-minnesota-twins-1959-american-league-rookie-of-the-year-bob-allison-dies-at-the-ag</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0409_1995_team.png?v=1782407284</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 9 in Minnesota Twins History: 1959 American League Rookie of the Year Bob Allison dies at the age of 60 (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1995, 1959 American League Rookie of the Year Bob Allison dies at the age of 60</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-28-houston-astros-lance-berkman-and-ken-caminiti-go-deep-off-rudy-seanez-in-the-bottom</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 28 in Houston Astros History: Lance Berkman and Ken Caminiti go deep off Rudy Seanez in the bottom of the eighth to shock the Braves, 4-3 (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lance Berkman, 2000, Lance Berkman and Ken Caminiti go deep off Rudy Seanez in the bottom of the eighth to shock the Braves, 4-3</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-28-houston-astros-having-lost-five-straight-as-well-as-an-18-inning-affair-the-night-b</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 28 in Houston Astros History: Having lost five straight, as well as an 18-inning affair the night before, and trailing 4-0 in the ninth (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Preston Wilson, 2006, Having lost five straight, as well as an 18-inning affair the night before, and trailing 4-0 in the ninth</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-9-minnesota-twins-o-s-turn-triple-play-on-opening-day-1959</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 9 in Minnesota Twins History: O’s turn triple play on opening day (1959)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1959, O’s turn triple play on opening day</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-11-minnesota-twins-emmett-ashford-umpires-his-first-mlb-game-april-11-1965-1965</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:13-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 11 in Minnesota Twins History: Emmett Ashford umpires his first MLB game April 11 1965 (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1965, Emmett Ashford umpires his first MLB game April 11 1965</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-29-houston-astros-jim-pankovits-grand-slam-off-john-candelaria-breaks-a-3-3-tie-as-hou</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:13-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0529_1985_pankovits.png?v=1782407293</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 29 in Houston Astros History: Jim Pankovits &apos; grand slam off John Candelaria breaks a 3-3 tie as Houston belts the Pirates, 8-3. The blast (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Pankovits, 1985, Jim Pankovits &apos; grand slam off John Candelaria breaks a 3-3 tie as Houston belts the Pirates, 8-3. The blast</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-12-minnesota-twins-red-sox-hit-5-homeruns-is-season-opener-vs-senators-1965</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 12 in Minnesota Twins History: Red Sox hit 5 homeruns is season opener vs Senators (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1965, Red Sox hit 5 homeruns is season opener vs Senators</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-29-houston-astros-jim-gentile-drills-a-homer-off-elroy-face-in-the-eleventh-inning-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:18-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0529_1966_gentile.png?v=1782407298</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 29 in Houston Astros History: Jim Gentile drills a homer off Elroy Face in the eleventh inning to drop Pittsburgh, 3-2. John Bateman had (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Gentile, 1966, Jim Gentile drills a homer off Elroy Face in the eleventh inning to drop Pittsburgh, 3-2. John Bateman had</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-13-minnesota-twins-walter-johnson-starts-a-56-inning-scoreless-streak-1913</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 13 in Minnesota Twins History: Walter Johnson starts a 56 inning scoreless streak (1913)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1913, Walter Johnson starts a 56 inning scoreless streak</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-29-houston-astros-joe-niekro-tags-his-brother-phil-for-a-home-run-in-a-4-3-victory-at</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0529_1976_niekro.png?v=1782407302</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 29 in Houston Astros History: Joe Niekro tags his brother Phil for a home run in a 4-3 victory at Atlanta. It is the only homer in Joe&apos;s (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Niekro, 1976, Joe Niekro tags his brother Phil for a home run in a 4-3 victory at Atlanta. It is the only homer in Joe&apos;s</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-13-minnesota-twins-the-greatest-pitchers-duel-in-opening-day-history-1926</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:26-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0413_1926_team.png?v=1782407306</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Minnesota Twins History: The greatest pitchers duel in opening day history (1926)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1926, The greatest pitchers duel in opening day history</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-29-houston-astros-in-a-7-4-astros-triumph-jeff-bagwell-swats-an-upper-deck-shot-off-da</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0529_1996_bagwell.png?v=1782407307</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 29 in Houston Astros History: In a 7-4 Astros triumph, Jeff Bagwell swats an upper-deck shot off Danny Darwin at Three Rivers Stadium, to (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1996, In a 7-4 Astros triumph, Jeff Bagwell swats an upper-deck shot off Danny Darwin at Three Rivers Stadium, to</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-13-minnesota-twins-twins-and-royals-set-record-for-hit-batters-1971</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0413_1971_team.png?v=1782407311</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Minnesota Twins History: Twins and Royals set record for hit batters (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1971, Twins and Royals set record for hit batters</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-29-houston-astros-down-8-2-in-the-eighth-houston-explodes-for-11-runs-on-their-way-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0529_2017_team.png?v=1782407311</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 29 in Houston Astros History: Down 8-2 in the eighth, Houston explodes for 11 runs on their way to a 16-8 thrashing of the Twins in (2017)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2017, Down 8-2 in the eighth, Houston explodes for 11 runs on their way to a 16-8 thrashing of the Twins in</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-13-minnesota-twins-boston-red-sox-vs-washington-senators-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:35-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0413_1921_team.png?v=1782407315</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Minnesota Twins History: Boston Red Sox vs Washington Senators (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Boston Red Sox vs Washington Senators</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-30-houston-astros-the-astros-set-a-team-record-with-25-hits-in-the-nightcap-of-a-doubl</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:36-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0530_1976_johnson.png?v=1782407316</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Houston Astros History: The Astros set a team record with 25 hits in the nightcap of a doubleheader sweep of the Braves. 23 of the (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cliff Johnson, 1976, The Astros set a team record with 25 hits in the nightcap of a doubleheader sweep of the Braves. 23 of the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-13-minnesota-twins-u-s-president-warren-g-harding-and-vp-calvin-coolidge-attending-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:39-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0413_1921_team_f989b261-72c6-4650-a9cf-5caa49ae95ea.png?v=1782407319</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 13 in Minnesota Twins History: U.S. President Warren G. Harding and VP Calvin Coolidge attending opening day (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, U.S. President Warren G. Harding and VP Calvin Coolidge attending opening day</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-30-houston-astros-j-r-richard-tosses-three-wild-pitches-in-the-seventh-inning-wasting</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0530_1978_richard.png?v=1782407320</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Houston Astros History: J.R. Richard tosses three wild pitches in the seventh inning, wasting his own three-hitter in the process (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: J.R. Richard, 1978, J.R. Richard tosses three wild pitches in the seventh inning, wasting his own three-hitter in the process</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-14-minnesota-twins-new-senators-debut-and-win-first-game-1961</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 14 in Minnesota Twins History: New Senators debut and win first game (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1961, New Senators debut and win first game</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-30-houston-astros-rafael-landestoy-steals-a-base-and-scores-on-a-single-by-terry-puhl</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:45-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0530_1981_landestoy.png?v=1782407325</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Houston Astros History: Rafael Landestoy steals a base and scores on a single by Terry Puhl as Houston outlasts the Giants, 8-7, in (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rafael Landestoy, 1981, Rafael Landestoy steals a base and scores on a single by Terry Puhl as Houston outlasts the Giants, 8-7, in</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-14-minnesota-twins-boston-red-sox-vs-washington-senators-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0414_1921_team.png?v=1782407328</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 14 in Minnesota Twins History: Boston Red Sox vs Washington Senators (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Boston Red Sox vs Washington Senators</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-30-houston-astros-terry-puhl-s-two-run-two-out-triple-off-the-ivy-beats-chicago-9-7-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0530_1983_puhl.png?v=1782407330</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Houston Astros History: Terry Puhl &apos;s two-run two-out triple off the ivy beats Chicago, 9-7. The eighth-inning drive off Bill (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Terry Puhl, 1983, Terry Puhl &apos;s two-run two-out triple off the ivy beats Chicago, 9-7. The eighth-inning drive off Bill</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-15-minnesota-twins-boston-red-sox-vs-washington-senators-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:53-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0415_1921_team.png?v=1782407333</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 15 in Minnesota Twins History: Boston Red Sox vs Washington Senators (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Boston Red Sox vs Washington Senators</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-30-houston-astros-wade-miller-goes-three-for-three-and-notches-his-seventh-win-to-stop</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:08:55-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0530_2001_miller.png?v=1782407335</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Houston Astros History: Wade Miller goes three-for-three and notches his seventh win to stop the Padres, 7-4. The win snaps an (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Wade Miller, 2001, Wade Miller goes three-for-three and notches his seventh win to stop the Padres, 7-4. The win snaps an</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-15-minnesota-twins-u-s-president-dwight-eisenhower-officially-opens-the-season-by-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T20:56:36-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0415_1957_team.png?v=1782407338</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 15 in Minnesota Twins History: U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower officially opens the season by tossing out the first ball at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1957, U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower officially opens the season by tossing out the first ball at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-30-houston-astros-framber-valdez-spins-a-complete-game-two-hitter-while-toppling-oakla</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0530_2022_team.png?v=1782407340</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Houston Astros History: Framber Valdez spins a complete-game two-hitter while toppling Oakland, 5-1. Yordan Alvarez cracks two (2022)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2022, Framber Valdez spins a complete-game two-hitter while toppling Oakland, 5-1. Yordan Alvarez cracks two</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-16-minnesota-twins-boston-red-sox-vs-washington-senators-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:02-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0416_1921_team.png?v=1782407342</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 16 in Minnesota Twins History: Boston Red Sox vs Washington Senators (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Boston Red Sox vs Washington Senators</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-31-houston-astros-jordan-lyles-the-20-year-old-top-prospect-makes-his-big-league-debut</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0531_2011_team.png?v=1782407344</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Houston Astros History: Jordan Lyles, the 20-year-old top prospect, makes his big league debut an impressive one. He blanks the Cubs (2011)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2011, Jordan Lyles, the 20-year-old top prospect, makes his big league debut an impressive one. He blanks the Cubs</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-16-minnesota-twins-franklin-d-roosevelt-s-errant-ceremonial-first-pitch-smashes-a-wa</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0416_1940_team.png?v=1782407348</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 16 in Minnesota Twins History: Franklin D. Roosevelt’s errant ceremonial first pitch smashes a Washington Post camera (1940)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1940, Franklin D. Roosevelt’s errant ceremonial first pitch smashes a Washington Post camera</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-31-houston-astros-the-astros-complete-a-22-7-month-with-a-17-6-destruction-of-the-twin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0531_2017_team.png?v=1782407349</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Houston Astros History: The Astros complete a 22-7 month with a 17-6 destruction of the Twins, totaling 40 runs in the three-game (2017)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2017, The Astros complete a 22-7 month with a 17-6 destruction of the Twins, totaling 40 runs in the three-game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-17-minnesota-twins-mickey-mantle-hits-what-is-believed-to-be-the-longest-home-run-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0417_1953_team.png?v=1782407352</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Minnesota Twins History: Mickey Mantle hits what is believed to be the longest home run in the history of Washington’s Griffith Stadium. (1953)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1953, Mickey Mantle hits what is believed to be the longest home run in the history of Washington’s Griffith Stadium.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-31-houston-astros-weldon-appelt-proposes-to-harris-county-commissioners-a-stadium-plan</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0531_1962_warwick.png?v=1782407354</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Houston Astros History: Weldon Appelt proposes to Harris County Commissioners a stadium plan using arches that he says could be built (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Carl Warwick, 1962, Weldon Appelt proposes to Harris County Commissioners a stadium plan using arches that he says could be built</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-17-minnesota-twins-mickey-mantle-of-the-new-york-yankees-hits-a-pair-of-tape-measure</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:17-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0417_1956_team.png?v=1782407357</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Minnesota Twins History: Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees hits a pair of tape measure home runs against Camilo Pascual at Griffith Stadium (1956)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1956, Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees hits a pair of tape measure home runs against Camilo Pascual at Griffith Stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-31-houston-astros-the-astros-score-six-times-in-the-eighth-inning-to-stun-milwaukee-7</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0531_1965_bruce.png?v=1782407359</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Houston Astros History: The Astros score six times in the eighth inning to stun Milwaukee, 7-2. Four walks, a throwing error and a (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Bruce, 1965, The Astros score six times in the eighth inning to stun Milwaukee, 7-2. Four walks, a throwing error and a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-17-minnesota-twins-philadelphia-athletics-vs-washington-senators-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0417_1921_team.png?v=1782407362</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 17 in Minnesota Twins History: Philadelphia Athletics vs Washington Senators (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Philadelphia Athletics vs Washington Senators</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/may-31-houston-astros-houston-erupts-for-twelve-runs-in-the-eighth-inning-setting-a-club-m</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:24-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0531_1975_johnson.png?v=1782407364</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Houston Astros History: Houston erupts for twelve runs in the eighth inning, setting a club mark, during a 15-3 bombing of (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cliff Johnson, 1975, Houston erupts for twelve runs in the eighth inning, setting a club mark, during a 15-3 bombing of</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-19-minnesota-twins-at-griffith-stadium-james-s-sherman-becomes-the-first-u-s-vice-pr</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0419_1912_team.png?v=1782407366</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 19 in Minnesota Twins History: At Griffith Stadium James S. Sherman becomes the first U.S. Vice President to throw the ceremonial first pitch (1912)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1912, At Griffith Stadium James S. Sherman becomes the first U.S. Vice President to throw the ceremonial first pitch</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-1-houston-astros-bill-hands-of-the-cubs-outduels-don-wilson-for-a-3-1-decision-at-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:28-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0601_1968_wilson.png?v=1782407368</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 1 in Houston Astros History: Bill Hands of the Cubs outduels Don Wilson for a 3-1 decision at the Dome but it&apos;s definitely not the most (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Don Wilson, 1968, Bill Hands of the Cubs outduels Don Wilson for a 3-1 decision at the Dome but it&apos;s definitely not the most</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-19-minnesota-twins-philadelphia-athletics-vs-washington-senators-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0419_1921_team.png?v=1782407371</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 19 in Minnesota Twins History: Philadelphia Athletics vs Washington Senators (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Philadelphia Athletics vs Washington Senators</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-1-houston-astros-jose-cruz-lofts-a-home-run-to-left-in-the-top-of-the-tenth-inning-of</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0601_1987_cruz.png?v=1782407373</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 1 in Houston Astros History: Jose Cruz lofts a home run to left in the top of the tenth inning off ex-Astro Frank DiPino to topple the (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jose Cruz, 1987, Jose Cruz lofts a home run to left in the top of the tenth inning off ex-Astro Frank DiPino to topple the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-19-minnesota-twins-frank-coggins-hits-the-first-triple-at-the-oakland-coliseum-1968</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T20:56:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0419_1968_team.png?v=1782407376</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 19 in Minnesota Twins History: Frank Coggins hits the first triple at the Oakland Coliseum (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1968, Frank Coggins hits the first triple at the Oakland Coliseum</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-1-houston-astros-glenn-davis-belts-three-home-runs-and-drives-in-five-but-that-s-only</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0601_1990_davis.png?v=1782407378</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 1 in Houston Astros History: Glenn Davis belts three home runs and drives in five but that&apos;s only good enough to tie San Francisco after (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1990, Glenn Davis belts three home runs and drives in five but that&apos;s only good enough to tie San Francisco after</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-20-minnesota-twins-elmer-john-gedeon-becomes-the-first-major-league-player-to-lose-h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0420_1944_team.png?v=1782407380</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Minnesota Twins History: Elmer John Gedeon becomes the first major league player to lose his life serving in World War II (1944)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1944, Elmer John Gedeon becomes the first major league player to lose his life serving in World War II</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-1-houston-astros-richard-hidalgo-bangs-a-solo-homer-in-the-bottom-of-the-ninth-to-top</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:43-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0601_2001_hidalgo.png?v=1782407383</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 1 in Houston Astros History: Richard Hidalgo bangs a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth to top the Dodgers, 10-9, at Enron Field. It&apos;s (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Richard Hidalgo, 2001, Richard Hidalgo bangs a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth to top the Dodgers, 10-9, at Enron Field. It&apos;s</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-20-minnesota-twins-philadelphia-athletics-vs-washington-senators-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0420_1921_team.png?v=1782407384</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 20 in Minnesota Twins History: Philadelphia Athletics vs Washington Senators (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Philadelphia Athletics vs Washington Senators</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-1-houston-astros-lance-berkman-drives-in-five-including-the-game-winner-with-two-out</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:48-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0601_2010_team.png?v=1782407388</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 1 in Houston Astros History: Lance Berkman drives in five, including the game-winner with two out in the bottom of the ninth to nip the (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2010, Lance Berkman drives in five, including the game-winner with two out in the bottom of the ninth to nip the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-21-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-vs-boston-red-sox-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0421_1921_team.png?v=1782407389</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 21 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators vs Boston Red Sox (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Washington Senators vs Boston Red Sox</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-2-houston-astros-catcher-jim-campbell-singles-home-the-game-winner-in-a-3-1-17-inning</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:52-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0602_1963_campbell.png?v=1782407392</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 2 in Houston Astros History: Catcher Jim Campbell singles home the game-winner in a 3-1, 17-inning triumph over the Milwaukee Braves  (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Campbell, 1963, Catcher Jim Campbell singles home the game-winner in a 3-1, 17-inning triumph over the Milwaukee Braves </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-21-minnesota-twins-power-failure-stops-a-major-league-game-for-the-first-time-in-his</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0421_1957_team.png?v=1782407393</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 21 in Minnesota Twins History: Power failure stops a major league game for the first time in history. (1957)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1957, Power failure stops a major league game for the first time in history.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-2-houston-astros-houston-produces-nine-hits-including-eight-consecutive-singles-in-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0602_1966_aspromonte.png?v=1782407397</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 2 in Houston Astros History: Houston produces nine hits, including eight consecutive singles, in the 12th inning to subdue the Reds, 11-4 (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Aspromonte, 1966, Houston produces nine hits, including eight consecutive singles, in the 12th inning to subdue the Reds, 11-4</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-21-minnesota-twins-the-twins-play-their-first-home-game-losing-to-the-new-expansion</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:09:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0421_1961_team.png?v=1782407397</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 21 in Minnesota Twins History: The Twins play their first home game, losing to the ‘new’ expansion Washington Senators at Metropolitan Stadium (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1961, The Twins play their first home game, losing to the ‘new’ expansion Washington Senators at Metropolitan Stadium</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-2-houston-astros-bob-watson-drills-a-three-run-blast-in-the-top-of-the-ninth-to-tie-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0602_1977_watson.png?v=1782407402</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 2 in Houston Astros History: Bob Watson drills a three-run blast in the top of the ninth to tie the Reds at 3-3, then Art Howe scorches a (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Watson, 1977, Bob Watson drills a three-run blast in the top of the ninth to tie the Reds at 3-3, then Art Howe scorches a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-22-minnesota-twins-eddie-pellagrini-of-the-boston-red-sox-hits-a-home-run-in-his-fir</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0422_1946_team.png?v=1782407402</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Minnesota Twins History: Eddie Pellagrini of the Boston Red Sox hits a home run in his first major league at-bat (1946)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1946, Eddie Pellagrini of the Boston Red Sox hits a home run in his first major league at-bat</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-22-minnesota-twins-at-griffith-stadium-whitey-ford-of-the-new-york-yankees-pitches-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0422_1959_team.png?v=1782407406</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Minnesota Twins History: At Griffith Stadium, Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees pitches a 14-inning, 1 – 0 shutout against the Washington Senators, givin (1959)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1959, At Griffith Stadium, Whitey Ford of the New York Yankees pitches a 14-inning, 1 – 0 shutout against the Washington Senators, givin</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-2-houston-astros-alan-ashby-swats-a-three-run-homer-and-a-two-run-double-to-give-him</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0602_1982_ashby.png?v=1782407407</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 2 in Houston Astros History: Alan Ashby swats a three-run homer and a two-run double to give him five RBIs during a 6-4 triumph over the (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Alan Ashby, 1982, Alan Ashby swats a three-run homer and a two-run double to give him five RBIs during a 6-4 triumph over the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-2-houston-astros-andre-dawson-of-the-cubs-drives-in-seven-to-lead-a-13-2-rout-of-hous</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:11-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0602_1987_team_5643c878-a2ac-45c8-ad6f-bb4069047d29.png?v=1782407411</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 2 in Houston Astros History: Andre Dawson of the Cubs drives in seven to lead a 13-2 rout of Houston. He has two homers and a triple among (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1987, Andre Dawson of the Cubs drives in seven to lead a 13-2 rout of Houston. He has two homers and a triple among</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-22-minnesota-twins-rollie-fingers-wins-first-major-league-start-shuts-out-the-minnes</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>April 22 in Minnesota Twins History: Rollie Fingers wins first major league start, shuts out the Minnesota Twins, 7 – 0 (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1969, Rollie Fingers wins first major league start, shuts out the Minnesota Twins, 7 – 0</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-3-houston-astros-houston-gets-their-first-doubleheader-sweep-when-they-bounce-the-pir</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:16-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0603_1962_smith.png?v=1782407416</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Houston Astros History: Houston gets their first doubleheader sweep when they bounce the Pirates, 10-6 and 10-3, at Forbes Field (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Hal Smith, 1962, Houston gets their first doubleheader sweep when they bounce the Pirates, 10-6 and 10-3, at Forbes Field</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-22-minnesota-twins-bobby-grich-charges-roger-erickson-1978</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:16-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0422_1978_team.png?v=1782407416</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 22 in Minnesota Twins History: Bobby Grich charges Roger Erickson (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1978, Bobby Grich charges Roger Erickson</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-3-houston-astros-pitching-against-the-dodgers-usually-gets-dick-farrell-fired-up-neve</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:21-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0603_1963_farrell.png?v=1782407421</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Houston Astros History: Pitching against the Dodgers usually gets Dick Farrell fired up, never forgiving them for making him (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dick Farrell, 1963, Pitching against the Dodgers usually gets Dick Farrell fired up, never forgiving them for making him</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-23-minnesota-twins-senator-walter-johnson-records-his-fifth-opening-day-shutout-beat</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0423_1919_team.png?v=1782407422</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Minnesota Twins History: Senator Walter Johnson records his fifth Opening Day shutout, beating the A’s at Griffith Stadium, 1-0 (1919)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1919, Senator Walter Johnson records his fifth Opening Day shutout, beating the A’s at Griffith Stadium, 1-0</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-23-minnesota-twins-california-angels-pitcher-bruce-kison-losses-no-hitter-with-one-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0423_1980_team.png?v=1782407426</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Minnesota Twins History: California Angels pitcher Bruce Kison losses no hitter with one out in the 9th for the second time this season (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1980, California Angels pitcher Bruce Kison losses no hitter with one out in the 9th for the second time this season</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-3-houston-astros-chicago-scores-nine-in-the-first-inning-off-bob-knepper-en-route-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0603_1987_knepper.png?v=1782407427</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Houston Astros History: Chicago scores nine in the first inning off Bob Knepper en route to a 22-7 massacre, the most runs allowed by (1987)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Knepper, 1987, Chicago scores nine in the first inning off Bob Knepper en route to a 22-7 massacre, the most runs allowed by</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-23-minnesota-twins-the-boston-fans-at-fenway-park-warmly-welcome-back-team-legend-te</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0423_1969_team.png?v=1782407430</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 23 in Minnesota Twins History: The Boston fans at Fenway Park warmly welcome back team legend Ted Williams when he emerges from the visitor’s dugout to exchange  (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1969, The Boston fans at Fenway Park warmly welcome back team legend Ted Williams when he emerges from the visitor’s dugout to exchange </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-3-houston-astros-jonathan-singleton-a-key-component-in-the-trade-of-hunter-pence-home</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0603_2014_team.png?v=1782407431</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Houston Astros History: Jonathan Singleton, a key component in the trade of Hunter Pence, homers in his big league debut, a 7-2 (2014)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2014, Jonathan Singleton, a key component in the trade of Hunter Pence, homers in his big league debut, a 7-2</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-24-minnesota-twins-reggie-jackson-brawls-with-twins-after-he-hits-homers-in-his-firs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0424_1969_team.png?v=1782407435</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 24 in Minnesota Twins History: Reggie Jackson brawls with twins after he hits homers in his first two at bats (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1969, Reggie Jackson brawls with twins after he hits homers in his first two at bats</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-3-houston-astros-houston-wastes-a-two-homer-six-rbi-night-from-vinny-castilla-as-they</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:35-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0603_2001_castilla.png?v=1782407435</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Houston Astros History: Houston wastes a two-homer, six-RBI night from Vinny Castilla as they lose to the Dodgers in ten innings (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Vinny Castilla, 2001, Houston wastes a two-homer, six-RBI night from Vinny Castilla as they lose to the Dodgers in ten innings</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-24-minnesota-twins-new-york-yankees-vs-washington-senators-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:39-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0424_1921_team.png?v=1782407439</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 24 in Minnesota Twins History: New York Yankees vs Washington Senators (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, New York Yankees vs Washington Senators</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-4-houston-astros-ron-brand-drives-a-three-run-shot-into-the-left-field-seats-off-bob</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0604_1965_brand.png?v=1782407440</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Houston Astros History: Ron Brand drives a three-run shot into the left field seats off Bob Gibson in the ninth to shock St. Louis (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ron Brand, 1965, Ron Brand drives a three-run shot into the left field seats off Bob Gibson in the ninth to shock St. Louis</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-24-minnesota-twins-president-warren-g-harding-an-avid-baseball-fan-who-likes-to-keep</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0424_1923_team.png?v=1782407444</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 24 in Minnesota Twins History: President Warren G. Harding, an avid baseball fan who likes to keep a scorecard at games, witnesses the first shutout ever thrown  (1923)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1923, President Warren G. Harding, an avid baseball fan who likes to keep a scorecard at games, witnesses the first shutout ever thrown </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-4-houston-astros-alan-ashby-smashes-two-homers-and-a-double-driving-in-six-to-rout-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:45-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0604_1983_ashby.png?v=1782407445</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Houston Astros History: Alan Ashby smashes two homers and a double, driving in six, to rout the Reds, 13-0. Mike Scott wins his first (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Alan Ashby, 1983, Alan Ashby smashes two homers and a double, driving in six, to rout the Reds, 13-0. Mike Scott wins his first</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-25-minnesota-twins-jack-chesbro-picks-up-first-of-41-victories-an-american-league-re</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0425_1904_team.png?v=1782407449</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Minnesota Twins History: Jack Chesbro picks up first of 41 victories an American League Record (1904)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1904, Jack Chesbro picks up first of 41 victories an American League Record</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-4-houston-astros-the-astros-end-a-22-inning-marathon-with-the-dodgers-5-4-when-rafael</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:50-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0604_1989_ramirez.png?v=1782407450</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Houston Astros History: The Astros end a 22-inning marathon with the Dodgers, 5-4, when Rafael Ramirez slaps the game-winner off (1989)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rafael Ramirez, 1989, The Astros end a 22-inning marathon with the Dodgers, 5-4, when Rafael Ramirez slaps the game-winner off</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-25-minnesota-twins-russ-sheriff-van-atta-makes-an-incredible-debut-for-the-new-york</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0425_1933_team.png?v=1782407454</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Minnesota Twins History: Russ “Sheriff” Van Atta makes an incredible debut for the New York Yankees (1933)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1933, Russ “Sheriff” Van Atta makes an incredible debut for the New York Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-4-houston-astros-ray-knight-slaps-a-bases-loaded-single-then-jose-cruz-follows-with-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0604_1982_knight.png?v=1782407456</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Houston Astros History: Ray Knight slaps a bases-loaded single then Jose Cruz follows with a three-run blast to snap a 3-3 tie in the (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ray Knight, 1982, Ray Knight slaps a bases-loaded single then Jose Cruz follows with a three-run blast to snap a 3-3 tie in the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-25-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-vs-new-york-yankees-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:10:58-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0425_1921_team.png?v=1782407458</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators vs New York Yankees (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Washington Senators vs New York Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-4-houston-astros-craig-biggio-scores-five-times-during-a-16-8-drubbing-of-colorado-at</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:01-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0604_1996_biggio.png?v=1782407461</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 4 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio scores five times during a 16-8 drubbing of Colorado at the Dome. John Cangelosi and Sean Berry (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 1996, Craig Biggio scores five times during a 16-8 drubbing of Colorado at the Dome. John Cangelosi and Sean Berry</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-25-minnesota-twins-earl-wilson-nearly-scores-after-striking-out-1970</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0425_1970_team.png?v=1782407463</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 25 in Minnesota Twins History: Earl Wilson nearly scores after striking out (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1970, Earl Wilson nearly scores after striking out</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-5-houston-astros-nolan-ryan-breaks-the-major-league-record-for-career-bases-on-balls</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0605_1981_ryan.png?v=1782407465</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 5 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan breaks the major league record for career bases on balls issued during a 3-0 shutout over the (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1981, Nolan Ryan breaks the major league record for career bases on balls issued during a 3-0 shutout over the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-26-minnesota-twins-philadelphia-s-a-s-debut-at-columbia-park-1901</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0426_1901_team.png?v=1782407467</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 26 in Minnesota Twins History: Philadelphia’s A’s debut at Columbia Park (1901)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1901, Philadelphia’s A’s debut at Columbia Park</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-26-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-vs-new-york-yankees-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:11-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0426_1921_team.png?v=1782407471</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 26 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators vs New York Yankees (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Washington Senators vs New York Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-5-houston-astros-bill-spiers-draws-his-sixth-consecutive-walk-over-three-games-settin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0605_1997_spiers.png?v=1782407472</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 5 in Houston Astros History: Bill Spiers draws his sixth consecutive walk (over three games) setting a franchise record during a 6-5 loss (1997)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bill Spiers, 1997, Bill Spiers draws his sixth consecutive walk (over three games) setting a franchise record during a 6-5 loss</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-5-houston-astros-joe-morgan-goes-4-for-4-including-a-home-run-and-four-runs-scored-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0605_1969_morgan.png?v=1782407476</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 5 in Houston Astros History: Joe Morgan goes 4-for-4, including a home run and four runs scored, to pace the Astros past St. Louis, 11-6 (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Morgan, 1969, Joe Morgan goes 4-for-4, including a home run and four runs scored, to pace the Astros past St. Louis, 11-6</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-27-minnesota-twins-babe-ruth-final-speech-1947</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0427_1947_team.png?v=1782407476</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 27 in Minnesota Twins History: Babe Ruth Final Speech (1947)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1947, Babe Ruth Final Speech</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-27-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-vs-new-york-yankees-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0427_1921_team.png?v=1782407481</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 27 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators vs New York Yankees (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Washington Senators vs New York Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-5-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-tags-jeff-brantley-with-a-two-run-homer-in-the-ninth-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 5 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Bagwell tags Jeff Brantley with a two-run homer in the ninth to stun the Giants, 5-4. Xavier Hernandez (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1992, Jeff Bagwell tags Jeff Brantley with a two-run homer in the ninth to stun the Giants, 5-4. Xavier Hernandez</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-28-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-vs-new-york-yankees-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:26-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0428_1921_team.png?v=1782407486</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 28 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators vs New York Yankees (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Washington Senators vs New York Yankees</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-5-houston-astros-craig-biggio-blasts-a-three-run-shot-off-robb-nen-with-two-away-in-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0605_1995_biggio.png?v=1782407487</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 5 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio blasts a three-run shot off Robb Nen with two away in the bottom of the ninth to shock Florida (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 1995, Craig Biggio blasts a three-run shot off Robb Nen with two away in the bottom of the ninth to shock Florida</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-29-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-vs-philadelphia-athletics-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0429_1921_team.png?v=1782407491</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 29 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators vs Philadelphia Athletics (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Washington Senators vs Philadelphia Athletics</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-6-houston-astros-after-140-relief-appearances-claude-raymond-makes-his-first-big-leag</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:32-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0606_1965_raymond.png?v=1782407492</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 6 in Houston Astros History: After 140 relief appearances, Claude Raymond makes his first big league start, scattering seven hits for a (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Claude Raymond, 1965, After 140 relief appearances, Claude Raymond makes his first big league start, scattering seven hits for a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-29-minnesota-twins-in-a-strange-play-at-home-plate-catcher-luke-sewell-of-the-washin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0429_1933_team.png?v=1782407496</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 29 in Minnesota Twins History: In a strange play at home plate, catcher Luke Sewell of the Washington Senators tags out two Yankees runners on the same play. Lou (1933)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1933, In a strange play at home plate, catcher Luke Sewell of the Washington Senators tags out two Yankees runners on the same play. Lou</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-6-houston-astros-houston-selects-catcher-martin-cott-of-buffalo-ny-in-the-first-round</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0606_1968_team.png?v=1782407497</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 6 in Houston Astros History: Houston selects catcher Martin Cott of Buffalo, NY in the first round of the June draft, passing on a catcher (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1968, Houston selects catcher Martin Cott of Buffalo, NY in the first round of the June draft, passing on a catcher</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/april-30-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-vs-philadelphia-athletics-1921</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:41-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0430_1921_team.png?v=1782407501</image:loc>
      <image:title>April 30 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators vs Philadelphia Athletics (1921)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1921, Washington Senators vs Philadelphia Athletics</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-6-houston-astros-lee-may-hits-the-first-foamer-in-team-history-a-promotion-where-dome</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:42-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0606_1974_may.png?v=1782407502</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 6 in Houston Astros History: Lee May hits the first &quot;foamer&quot; in team history, a promotion where Dome patrons get free beer for the rest of (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lee May, 1974, Lee May hits the first &quot;foamer&quot; in team history, a promotion where Dome patrons get free beer for the rest of</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-2-minnesota-twins-minnesota-twins-hit-four-consecutive-home-runs-in-the-11th-inning-19</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:46-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0502_1964_team.png?v=1782407506</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 2 in Minnesota Twins History: Minnesota Twins hit four consecutive home runs in the 11th inning (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1964, Minnesota Twins hit four consecutive home runs in the 11th inning</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-6-houston-astros-on-turn-it-around-night-in-philadelphia-astros-pitcher-dave-roberts</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0606_1972_roberts.png?v=1782407507</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 6 in Houston Astros History: On &quot;Turn It Around Night&quot; in Philadelphia, Astros pitcher Dave Roberts swats a two-run homer for a 4-3 (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dave Roberts, 1972, On &quot;Turn It Around Night&quot; in Philadelphia, Astros pitcher Dave Roberts swats a two-run homer for a 4-3</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-2-minnesota-twins-walter-johnson-of-the-washington-senators-throws-his-100th-career-sh</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:51-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0502_1923_team.png?v=1782407511</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 2 in Minnesota Twins History: Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators throws his 100th career shutout (1923)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1923, Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators throws his 100th career shutout</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-6-houston-astros-after-giving-up-three-runs-in-the-top-of-the-ninth-the-astros-storm</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:52-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0606_1991_gonzalez.png?v=1782407512</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 6 in Houston Astros History: After giving up three runs in the top of the ninth, the Astros storm back with four in the bottom half of the (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Luis Gonzalez, 1991, After giving up three runs in the top of the ninth, the Astros storm back with four in the bottom half of the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-4-minnesota-twins-cecil-travis-of-the-washington-senators-collects-six-straight-hits-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0504_1946_team.png?v=1782407516</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 4 in Minnesota Twins History: Cecil Travis of the Washington Senators collects six straight hits (1946)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1946, Cecil Travis of the Washington Senators collects six straight hits</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-7-houston-astros-jose-lima-runs-his-record-to-10-2-with-a-complete-game-victory-over</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:11:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0607_1999_lima.png?v=1782407517</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 7 in Houston Astros History: Jose Lima runs his record to 10-2 with a complete-game victory over the White Sox, 8-2. Every Astro in the (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jose Lima, 1999, Jose Lima runs his record to 10-2 with a complete-game victory over the White Sox, 8-2. Every Astro in the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-4-minnesota-twins-jim-eisenreich-leaves-a-game-at-fenway-park-after-fans-cruelly-taunt</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:00-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0504_1982_team.png?v=1782407520</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 4 in Minnesota Twins History: Jim Eisenreich leaves a game at Fenway Park after fans cruelly taunt his extreme twitching, which is caused by Tourette’s Syndrome (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1982, Jim Eisenreich leaves a game at Fenway Park after fans cruelly taunt his extreme twitching, which is caused by Tourette’s Syndrome</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-7-houston-astros-richard-hidalgo-comes-off-the-disabled-list-to-smack-the-game-winnin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:02-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0607_2003_hidalgo.png?v=1782407522</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 7 in Houston Astros History: Richard Hidalgo comes off the disabled list to smack the game-winning homer as Houston edges Tampa Bay, 5-4 (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Richard Hidalgo, 2003, Richard Hidalgo comes off the disabled list to smack the game-winning homer as Houston edges Tampa Bay, 5-4</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-4-minnesota-twins-dave-kingman-of-the-oakland-a-s-hits-a-ball-through-the-roof-of-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0504_1984_team.png?v=1782407525</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 4 in Minnesota Twins History: Dave Kingman of the Oakland A’s hits a ball through the roof of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1984, Dave Kingman of the Oakland A’s hits a ball through the roof of the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-7-houston-astros-bob-aspromonte-smacks-five-hits-in-a-17-1-thrashing-at-st-louis-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0607_1967_aspromonte.png?v=1782407527</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 7 in Houston Astros History: Bob Aspromonte smacks five hits in a 17-1 thrashing at St. Louis, the biggest winning margin in club history (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Aspromonte, 1967, Bob Aspromonte smacks five hits in a 17-1 thrashing at St. Louis, the biggest winning margin in club history</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-6-minnesota-twins-gavin-floyd-loses-no-hitter-for-second-time-in-a-month-2008</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0506_2008_team.png?v=1782407530</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Minnesota Twins History: Gavin Floyd loses no hitter for second time in a month (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 2008, Gavin Floyd loses no hitter for second time in a month</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-7-houston-astros-lee-may-stays-hot-his-solo-shot-in-the-second-inning-is-the-only-run</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0607_1974_may.png?v=1782407532</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 7 in Houston Astros History: Lee May stays hot. His solo shot in the second inning is the only run as Houston nips the Mets, 1-0. Don (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lee May, 1974, Lee May stays hot. His solo shot in the second inning is the only run as Houston nips the Mets, 1-0. Don</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-6-minnesota-twins-jim-bouton-fires-shutout-in-just-his-second-apparence-in-mlb-1962</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0506_1962_team.png?v=1782407534</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Minnesota Twins History: Jim Bouton fires shutout in just his second apparence in MLB (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1962, Jim Bouton fires shutout in just his second apparence in MLB</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/new-york-knicks-retired-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:48:19-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/12-15-NBA-EWING_8f343ab3-10d1-435f-a33e-b2728d15f081.jpg?v=1782409699</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the New York Knicks</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-7-houston-astros-jerry-mumphrey-and-craig-reynolds-crack-two-run-homers-to-pace-the-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0607_1984_mumphrey.png?v=1782407536</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 7 in Houston Astros History: Jerry Mumphrey and Craig Reynolds crack two-run homers to pace the Astros to a 14-5 thumping in San (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jerry Mumphrey, 1984, Jerry Mumphrey and Craig Reynolds crack two-run homers to pace the Astros to a 14-5 thumping in San</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-6-minnesota-twins-ted-williams-and-joe-dimaggio-may-6-1969-oakland-coliseum-1969</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0506_1969_team.png?v=1782407539</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 6 in Minnesota Twins History: Ted Williams and JOE DiMaggio May 6, 1969 – Oakland Coliseum. (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1969, Ted Williams and JOE DiMaggio May 6, 1969 – Oakland Coliseum.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-8-houston-astros-with-the-overall-first-pick-in-the-baseball-draft-houston-chooses-le</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0608_1976_bannister.png?v=1782407541</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 8 in Houston Astros History: With the overall first pick in the baseball draft, Houston chooses lefthanded pitcher Floyd Bannister of (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Floyd Bannister, 1976, With the overall first pick in the baseball draft, Houston chooses lefthanded pitcher Floyd Bannister of</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-7-minnesota-twins-babe-ruth-out-duels-walter-johnson-1-0-and-drives-in-only-run-1917</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:24-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0507_1917_team.png?v=1782407544</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 7 in Minnesota Twins History: Babe Ruth out duels Walter Johnson 1-0 and drives in only run (1917)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1917, Babe Ruth out duels Walter Johnson 1-0 and drives in only run</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-8-houston-astros-houston-wins-the-first-ever-in-season-meeting-with-the-texas-rangers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0608_2001_alou.png?v=1782407546</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 8 in Houston Astros History: Houston wins the first-ever in-season meeting with the Texas Rangers, 5-4, at The Ballpark in Arlington. DH (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Moises Alou, 2001, Houston wins the first-ever in-season meeting with the Texas Rangers, 5-4, at The Ballpark in Arlington. DH</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-8-minnesota-twins-catfish-hunter-fires-first-perfect-game-in-al-in-46-years-1968</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 8 in Minnesota Twins History: Catfish Hunter fires first perfect game in AL in 46 years (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1968, Catfish Hunter fires first perfect game in AL in 46 years</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/boston-bruins-retired-numbers</loc>
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      <image:title>The Retired Numbers of the Boston Bruins</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-8-houston-astros-bud-norris-takes-a-no-hitter-into-the-seventh-inning-against-the-car</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:30-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 8 in Houston Astros History: Bud Norris takes a no-hitter into the seventh inning against the Cardinals when ex-Astro Lance Berkman spoils (2011)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2011, Bud Norris takes a no-hitter into the seventh inning against the Cardinals when ex-Astro Lance Berkman spoils</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-8-minnesota-twins-five-player-trade-helps-oakland-to-world-series-1971</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:33-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 8 in Minnesota Twins History: Five Player trade helps Oakland to World Series (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1971, Five Player trade helps Oakland to World Series</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-8-houston-astros-private-larry-dierker-on-a-24-hour-pass-from-the-army-while-fulfilli</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:36-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 8 in Houston Astros History: Private Larry Dierker , on a 24-hour pass from the Army while fulfilling his military commitment in (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Larry Dierker, 1969, Private Larry Dierker , on a 24-hour pass from the Army while fulfilling his military commitment in</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-8-minnesota-twins-kirby-puckett-collects-four-singles-in-his-debut-1984</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:37-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 8 in Minnesota Twins History: Kirby Puckett collects four singles in his debut (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1984, Kirby Puckett collects four singles in his debut</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-8-houston-astros-glenn-wilson-s-three-run-pinch-hit-homer-in-the-tenth-inning-off-ran</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0608_1990_wilson.png?v=1782407561</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 8 in Houston Astros History: Glenn Wilson &apos;s three-run pinch-hit homer in the tenth inning off Randy Myers stuns the Reds, 3-1, at the (1990)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Wilson, 1990, Glenn Wilson &apos;s three-run pinch-hit homer in the tenth inning off Randy Myers stuns the Reds, 3-1, at the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-9-minnesota-twins-baltimore-orioles-slugger-jim-gentile-becomes-the-first-major-league</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 9 in Minnesota Twins History: Baltimore Orioles slugger Jim Gentile becomes the first major leaguer to hit grand slams in consecutive innings (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1961, Baltimore Orioles slugger Jim Gentile becomes the first major leaguer to hit grand slams in consecutive innings</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-9-houston-astros-the-first-sunday-night-game-in-national-league-history-is-played-at</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:46-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0609_1963_brown.png?v=1782407566</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Houston Astros History: The first Sunday night game in National League history is played at Colt Stadium with Houston blanking the (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Hal Brown, 1963, The first Sunday night game in National League history is played at Colt Stadium with Houston blanking the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-9-minnesota-twins-walter-johnson-beats-ruth-4-3-on-a-bunt-1918</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:46-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 9 in Minnesota Twins History: Walter Johnson beats Ruth 4-3 on a bunt (1918)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1918, Walter Johnson beats Ruth 4-3 on a bunt</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-9-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-slams-three-home-runs-and-drives-in-six-as-the-astros-p</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0609_1999_bagwell.png?v=1782407570</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Bagwell slams three home runs and drives in six as the Astros pound the Chicago White Sox, 13-4, at (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1999, Jeff Bagwell slams three home runs and drives in six as the Astros pound the Chicago White Sox, 13-4, at</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-11-minnesota-twins-walter-johnson-of-the-washington-senators-pitches-12-scoreless-inni</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0511_1919_team.png?v=1782407570</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 11 in Minnesota Twins History: Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators pitches 12 scoreless innings in a duel with Jack Quinn of the New York Yankees (1919)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1919, Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators pitches 12 scoreless innings in a duel with Jack Quinn of the New York Yankees</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-9-houston-astros-after-singling-the-night-before-in-his-major-league-debut-20-year-ol</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:55-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0609_2015_team.png?v=1782407575</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Houston Astros History: After singling the night before in his major league debut, 20-year-old Carlos Correa homers in the ninth (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2015, After singling the night before in his major league debut, 20-year-old Carlos Correa homers in the ninth</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-12-minnesota-twins-walter-johnson-of-the-washington-senators-wins-his-400th-career-gam</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:55-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 12 in Minnesota Twins History: Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators wins his 400th career game. (1926)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1926, Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators wins his 400th career game.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-12-minnesota-twins-the-twins-trade-their-3rd-opening-day-starter-in-a-month-1982</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 12 in Minnesota Twins History: The twins trade their 3rd opening day starter in a month (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1982, The twins trade their 3rd opening day starter in a month</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-9-houston-astros-the-colts-bomb-the-dodgers-13-1-using-three-homers-and-three-triples</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:12:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0609_1962_warwick.png?v=1782407579</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Houston Astros History: The Colts bomb the Dodgers, 13-1, using three homers and three triples. Carl Warwick , Roman Mejias and Bob (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Carl Warwick, 1962, The Colts bomb the Dodgers, 13-1, using three homers and three triples. Carl Warwick , Roman Mejias and Bob</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-13-minnesota-twins-joe-sewell-of-the-cleveland-indians-strikes-out-twice-in-one-game-f</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0513_1923_team.png?v=1782407583</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Minnesota Twins History: Joe Sewell of the Cleveland Indians strikes out twice in one game for the first time in his career (1923)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1923, Joe Sewell of the Cleveland Indians strikes out twice in one game for the first time in his career</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-9-houston-astros-joe-niekro-becomes-the-winningest-pitcher-in-club-history-with-a-two</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0609_1985_niekro.png?v=1782407584</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Houston Astros History: Joe Niekro becomes the winningest pitcher in club history with a two-hit shutout of the Giants, 5-0. Mark (1985)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Niekro, 1985, Joe Niekro becomes the winningest pitcher in club history with a two-hit shutout of the Giants, 5-0. Mark</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-13-minnesota-twins-fred-lynn-becomes-13th-red-sox-to-hit-for-the-cycle-1980</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0513_1980_team.png?v=1782407588</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 13 in Minnesota Twins History: Fred Lynn becomes 13th Red sox to hit for the Cycle (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1980, Fred Lynn becomes 13th Red sox to hit for the Cycle</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-10-houston-astros-78-fans-as-well-as-umpire-jocko-conlan-are-treated-for-heat-stroke</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0610_1962_buddin.png?v=1782407589</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 10 in Houston Astros History: 78 fans, as well as umpire Jocko Conlan, are treated for heat stroke during an afternoon doubleheader at Colt (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Don Buddin, 1962, 78 fans, as well as umpire Jocko Conlan, are treated for heat stroke during an afternoon doubleheader at Colt</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-14-minnesota-twins-jim-scott-of-the-chicago-white-sox-pitches-a-no-hitter-for-nine-inn</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0514_1914_team.png?v=1782407593</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 14 in Minnesota Twins History: Jim Scott of the Chicago White Sox pitches a no-hitter for nine innings, then loses to the Senators, 1 – 0, in the 10th (1914)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1914, Jim Scott of the Chicago White Sox pitches a no-hitter for nine innings, then loses to the Senators, 1 – 0, in the 10th</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-10-houston-astros-orlando-merced-belts-a-two-out-pinch-hit-three-run-homer-in-the-top</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:13-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0610_2001_merced.png?v=1782407593</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 10 in Houston Astros History: Orlando Merced belts a two-out pinch-hit three-run homer in the top of the ninth to stun the Texas Rangers (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Orlando Merced, 2001, Orlando Merced belts a two-out pinch-hit three-run homer in the top of the ninth to stun the Texas Rangers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-14-minnesota-twins-walter-johnson-rescues-senators-and-wins-his-300th-career-game-in-9</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0514_1920_team.png?v=1782407597</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 14 in Minnesota Twins History: Walter Johnson rescues Senators and wins his 300th career game in 9-8 Slugfest (1920)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1920, Walter Johnson rescues Senators and wins his 300th career game in 9-8 Slugfest</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-10-houston-astros-despite-a-5-for-5-night-from-george-springer-and-five-shutout-innin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0610_2015_team.png?v=1782407598</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 10 in Houston Astros History: Despite a 5-for-5 night from George Springer and five shutout innings from Vincent Velasquez in his major (2015)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2015, Despite a 5-for-5 night from George Springer and five shutout innings from Vincent Velasquez in his major</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-14-minnesota-twins-with-the-anticipation-of-crime-rates-decreasing-in-the-city-officia</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0514_1918_team.png?v=1782407602</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 14 in Minnesota Twins History: With the anticipation of crime rates decreasing in the city, officials in Washington D.C. lift the prohibition on playing baseball (1918)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1918, With the anticipation of crime rates decreasing in the city, officials in Washington D.C. lift the prohibition on playing baseball</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-10-houston-astros-philadelphia-s-mike-schmidt-hits-arguably-the-longest-ball-in-astro</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0610_1974_team_c12034b4-6c75-45f9-8670-63ba07b33cb1.png?v=1782407602</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 10 in Houston Astros History: Philadelphia&apos;s Mike Schmidt hits arguably the longest ball in Astrodome history although it is only a single (1974)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1974, Philadelphia&apos;s Mike Schmidt hits arguably the longest ball in Astrodome history although it is only a single</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-15-minnesota-twins-virgil-trucks-no-hits-senators-1952</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0515_1952_team.png?v=1782407607</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 15 in Minnesota Twins History: Virgil Trucks no hits Senators (1952)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1952, Virgil Trucks no hits Senators</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-10-houston-astros-pete-rose-of-philadelphia-singles-against-nolan-ryan-to-tie-stan-mu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0610_1981_ryan.png?v=1782407606</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 10 in Houston Astros History: Pete Rose of Philadelphia singles against Nolan Ryan to tie Stan Musial for the most hits in league history (1981)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1981, Pete Rose of Philadelphia singles against Nolan Ryan to tie Stan Musial for the most hits in league history</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-15-minnesota-twins-paul-molitor-of-the-brewers-hits-for-the-cycle-in-a-4-2-victory-ove</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0515_1991_team.png?v=1782407611</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 15 in Minnesota Twins History: Paul Molitor of the Brewers hits for the cycle in a 4 – 2 victory over Minnesota (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1991, Paul Molitor of the Brewers hits for the cycle in a 4 – 2 victory over Minnesota</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-11-houston-astros-bob-aspromonte-hits-a-grand-slam-home-run-off-lindy-mcdaniel-to-bea</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 11 in Houston Astros History: Bob Aspromonte hits a grand slam home run off Lindy McDaniel to beat the Cubs in ten innings, 6-2. The blast (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Aspromonte, 1963, Bob Aspromonte hits a grand slam home run off Lindy McDaniel to beat the Cubs in ten innings, 6-2. The blast</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-15-minnesota-twins-walter-johnson-pitches-the-longest-shutout-in-history-18-innings-wi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:35-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0515_1918_team.png?v=1782407615</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 15 in Minnesota Twins History: Walter Johnson pitches the longest shutout in history 18 innings winning 1-0 (1918)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1918, Walter Johnson pitches the longest shutout in history 18 innings winning 1-0</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-11-houston-astros-j-r-richard-blanks-the-chicago-cubs-3-0-extending-his-shutout-innin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:36-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0611_1980_richard.png?v=1782407616</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Houston Astros History: J.R. Richard blanks the Chicago Cubs, 3-0, extending his shutout innings steak to 31-2/3rd innings. He fans (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: J.R. Richard, 1980, J.R. Richard blanks the Chicago Cubs, 3-0, extending his shutout innings steak to 31-2/3rd innings. He fans</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-16-minnesota-twins-cecil-travis-of-the-washington-senators-makes-an-incredible-major-l</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0516_1933_team.png?v=1782407620</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 16 in Minnesota Twins History: Cecil Travis of the Washington Senators makes an incredible major league debut. (1933)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1933, Cecil Travis of the Washington Senators makes an incredible major league debut.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-11-houston-astros-houston-fans-moan-when-starter-roy-oswalt-leaves-the-game-in-the-se</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0611_2003_oswalt.png?v=1782407620</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Houston Astros History: Houston fans moan when starter Roy Oswalt leaves the game in the second inning with a pulled groin, but they (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roy Oswalt, 2003, Houston fans moan when starter Roy Oswalt leaves the game in the second inning with a pulled groin, but they</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-16-minnesota-twins-ted-williams-declares-mike-esptien-will-hit-40-homeruns-epstien-hit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0516_1969_team.png?v=1782407624</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 16 in Minnesota Twins History: Ted Williams declares Mike Esptien will hit 40 homeruns – Epstien hits 3 the same day (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1969, Ted Williams declares Mike Esptien will hit 40 homeruns – Epstien hits 3 the same day</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-11-houston-astros-jeff-kent-doubles-in-the-second-inning-to-set-the-club-s-hitting-st</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:45-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0611_2004_kent.png?v=1782407625</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Kent doubles in the second inning to set the club&apos;s hitting streak record at 25 games. He&apos;s gunned down (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Kent, 2004, Jeff Kent doubles in the second inning to set the club&apos;s hitting streak record at 25 games. He&apos;s gunned down</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-17-minnesota-twins-tom-mccraw-of-the-washington-senators-hits-one-of-the-shortest-home</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0517_1971_team.png?v=1782407629</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 17 in Minnesota Twins History: Tom McCraw of the Washington Senators hits one of the shortest home runs in history (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1971, Tom McCraw of the Washington Senators hits one of the shortest home runs in history</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-11-houston-astros-jim-wynn-belts-a-mammoth-home-run-at-cincinnati-s-crosley-field-off</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:49-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0611_1967_wynn.png?v=1782407629</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Houston Astros History: Jim Wynn belts a mammoth home run at Cincinnati&apos;s Crosley Field off Sammy Ellis that lands on a freeway ramp (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Wynn, 1967, Jim Wynn belts a mammoth home run at Cincinnati&apos;s Crosley Field off Sammy Ellis that lands on a freeway ramp</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-17-minnesota-twins-david-wells-pitches-the-first-perfect-game-at-yankee-stadium-since</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:53-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0517_1998_team.png?v=1782407633</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 17 in Minnesota Twins History: David Wells pitches the first perfect game at Yankee Stadium since Don Larsen’s masterpiece (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1998, David Wells pitches the first perfect game at Yankee Stadium since Don Larsen’s masterpiece</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-12-houston-astros-despite-committing-a-team-record-seven-errors-houston-explodes-for</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0612_1978_alou.png?v=1782407634</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Houston Astros History: Despite committing a team-record seven errors, Houston explodes for six runs in the eighth inning to upend (1978)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jesus Alou, 1978, Despite committing a team-record seven errors, Houston explodes for six runs in the eighth inning to upend</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-18-minnesota-twins-mickey-mantle-tears-muscle-in-4-3-loss-1962</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:57-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0518_1962_team.png?v=1782407637</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 18 in Minnesota Twins History: Mickey Mantle tears muscle in 4-3 loss (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1962, Mickey Mantle tears muscle in 4-3 loss</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-12-houston-astros-mike-scott-s-bid-for-his-second-career-no-hitter-ends-one-out-short</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:13:58-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0612_1988_scott.png?v=1782407638</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Houston Astros History: Mike Scott &apos;s bid for his second career no-hitter ends one out short when Ken Oberkfell delivers a clean (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Mike Scott, 1988, Mike Scott &apos;s bid for his second career no-hitter ends one out short when Ken Oberkfell delivers a clean</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-18-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-slugger-frank-howard-ties-an-american-league-re</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:02-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0518_1968_team.png?v=1782407642</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 18 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators slugger Frank Howard ties an American League record by homering in his sixth consecutive game (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1968, Washington Senators slugger Frank Howard ties an American League record by homering in his sixth consecutive game</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-12-houston-astros-the-astros-get-a-mile-high-welcome-in-their-first-visit-to-denver-h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:04-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0612_1993_drabek.png?v=1782407644</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Houston Astros History: The Astros get a Mile High welcome in their first visit to Denver. Houston watches a 7-0 lead evaporate in (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Drabek, 1993, The Astros get a Mile High welcome in their first visit to Denver. Houston watches a 7-0 lead evaporate in</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-19-minnesota-twins-frank-howard-s-home-run-streak-comes-to-an-end-1968</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0519_1968_team.png?v=1782407646</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 19 in Minnesota Twins History: Frank Howard’s home run streak comes to an end (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1968, Frank Howard’s home run streak comes to an end</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-12-houston-astros-astros-pitcher-dave-giusti-tosses-a-complete-game-for-an-8-4-victor</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0612_1966_giusti.png?v=1782407649</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Houston Astros History: Astros pitcher Dave Giusti tosses a complete game for an 8-4 victory over the Cubs. Giusti also goes 3-for-3 (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dave Giusti, 1966, Astros pitcher Dave Giusti tosses a complete game for an 8-4 victory over the Cubs. Giusti also goes 3-for-3</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-20-minnesota-twins-two-time-american-league-batting-champion-pete-runnels-dies-at-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0520_1991_team.png?v=1782407650</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 20 in Minnesota Twins History: Two-time American League batting champion Pete Runnels dies at the age of 63 (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1991, Two-time American League batting champion Pete Runnels dies at the age of 63</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-12-houston-astros-steve-finley-drives-home-jeff-bagwell-with-two-away-in-the-bottom-o</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0612_1991_team.png?v=1782407653</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Houston Astros History: Steve Finley drives home Jeff Bagwell with two away in the bottom of the ninth to trip Philadelphia, 3-2. Joe (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1991, Steve Finley drives home Jeff Bagwell with two away in the bottom of the ninth to trip Philadelphia, 3-2. Joe</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-20-minnesota-twins-roger-clemens-earns-his-first-major-league-victory-as-the-boston-re</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0520_1984_team.png?v=1782407655</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 20 in Minnesota Twins History: Roger Clemens earns his first major league victory as the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins, 5 – 4. (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1984, Roger Clemens earns his first major league victory as the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins, 5 – 4.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-13-houston-astros-astros-manager-larry-dierker-collapses-in-the-dugout-due-to-a-seizu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:18-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0613_1999_dierker.png?v=1782407658</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 13 in Houston Astros History: Astros manager Larry Dierker collapses in the dugout due to a seizure during the eighth inning of a home game (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Larry Dierker, 1999, Astros manager Larry Dierker collapses in the dugout due to a seizure during the eighth inning of a home game</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-22-minnesota-twins-baltimore-walks-off-the-twins-6-5-1964</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0522_1964_team.png?v=1782407659</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 22 in Minnesota Twins History: Baltimore walks off the Twins, 6 – 5 (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1964, Baltimore walks off the Twins, 6 – 5</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-13-houston-astros-brad-lidge-has-a-four-strikeout-seventh-inning-against-the-brewers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:23-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0613_2004_lidge.png?v=1782407663</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 13 in Houston Astros History: Brad Lidge has a four-strikeout seventh inning against the Brewers during a 5-4 victory. The last three come (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Brad Lidge, 2004, Brad Lidge has a four-strikeout seventh inning against the Brewers during a 5-4 victory. The last three come</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-23-minnesota-twins-senator-right-hander-walter-johnson-strikes-out-14-including-six-co</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:24-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0523_1924_team.png?v=1782407664</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 23 in Minnesota Twins History: Senator right-hander Walter Johnson strikes out 14, including six consecutive batters to tie an AL mark, en route to tossing a 4-0 (1924)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1924, Senator right-hander Walter Johnson strikes out 14, including six consecutive batters to tie an AL mark, en route to tossing a 4-0</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-13-houston-astros-minutes-after-miguel-tejada-strokes-his-2-000th-career-hit-to-drive</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0613_2009_team.png?v=1782407667</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 13 in Houston Astros History: Minutes after Miguel Tejada strokes his 2,000th career hit to drive in a run, Lance Berkman launches his (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2009, Minutes after Miguel Tejada strokes his 2,000th career hit to drive in a run, Lance Berkman launches his</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-23-minnesota-twins-denny-mclain-making-his-first-appearance-in-detroit-since-being-tra</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:28-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0523_1971_team.png?v=1782407668</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 23 in Minnesota Twins History: Denny McLain‚ making his first appearance in Detroit since being traded (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1971, Denny McLain‚ making his first appearance in Detroit since being traded</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-13-houston-astros-san-francisco-s-matt-cain-tosses-a-10-0-perfect-game-which-signals</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:31-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0613_2012_team.png?v=1782407671</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 13 in Houston Astros History: San Francisco&apos;s Matt Cain tosses a 10-0 perfect game which signals Houston&apos;s slide into a three-year abyss of (2012)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2012, San Francisco&apos;s Matt Cain tosses a 10-0 perfect game which signals Houston&apos;s slide into a three-year abyss of</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-23-minnesota-twins-the-rangers-al-oliver-hits-3-home-runs-in-a-7-2-win-over-the-twins</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:32-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0523_1979_team.png?v=1782407672</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 23 in Minnesota Twins History: The Rangers’ Al Oliver hits 3 home runs in a 7 – 2 win over the Twins at Texas. (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1979, The Rangers’ Al Oliver hits 3 home runs in a 7 – 2 win over the Twins at Texas.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-13-houston-astros-michael-brantley-pounds-four-hits-including-three-doubles-as-housto</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:36-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 13 in Houston Astros History: Michael Brantley pounds four hits, including three doubles, as Houston trounces the Twins, 14-3. Seven Astros (2021)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2021, Michael Brantley pounds four hits, including three doubles, as Houston trounces the Twins, 14-3. Seven Astros</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-23-minnesota-twins-dan-petry-and-the-tigers-clip-the-angels-4-2-detroit-has-now-won-16</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:37-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 23 in Minnesota Twins History: Dan Petry and the Tigers clip the Angels‚ 4 – 2 Detroit has now won 16 straight on the road to tie the American League record of t (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1984, Dan Petry and the Tigers clip the Angels‚ 4 – 2 Detroit has now won 16 straight on the road to tie the American League record of t</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-14-houston-astros-pete-incaviglia-ties-the-club-record-with-seven-rbis-as-the-astros</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 14 in Houston Astros History: Pete Incaviglia ties the club record with seven RBIs as the Astros drub the Giants, 15-7, at the Astrodome (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Pete Incaviglia, 1992, Pete Incaviglia ties the club record with seven RBIs as the Astros drub the Giants, 15-7, at the Astrodome</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-23-minnesota-twins-cleveland-blues-rally-for-nine-runs-with-two-outs-in-the-ninth-inni</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 23 in Minnesota Twins History: Cleveland Blues rally for nine runs with two outs in the ninth inning to post an amazing 14-13 victory over the Washington Senator (1901)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1901, Cleveland Blues rally for nine runs with two outs in the ninth inning to post an amazing 14-13 victory over the Washington Senator</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-14-houston-astros-derek-fisher-hits-a-home-run-in-his-major-league-debut-then-smacks</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:45-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 14 in Houston Astros History: Derek Fisher hits a home run in his major league debut then smacks an RBI single in the same inning as part (2017)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2017, Derek Fisher hits a home run in his major league debut then smacks an RBI single in the same inning as part</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-23-minnesota-twins-kirby-puckett-strokes-6-hits-second-time-in-his-career-1991</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:46-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 23 in Minnesota Twins History: Kirby Puckett strokes 6 hits second time in his career (1991)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1991, Kirby Puckett strokes 6 hits second time in his career</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-14-houston-astros-19-year-old-larry-dierker-outduels-hall-of-famer-sandy-koufax-for-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:49-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 14 in Houston Astros History: 19-year-old Larry Dierker outduels Hall-of-Famer Sandy Koufax for a 3-0 whitewash of the Dodgers. Dierker (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Larry Dierker, 1966, 19-year-old Larry Dierker outduels Hall-of-Famer Sandy Koufax for a 3-0 whitewash of the Dodgers. Dierker</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-24-minnesota-twins-tom-mccraw-of-the-chicago-white-sox-launches-three-home-runs-1967</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 24 in Minnesota Twins History: Tom McCraw of the Chicago White Sox launches three home runs (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1967, Tom McCraw of the Chicago White Sox launches three home runs</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-14-houston-astros-the-astros-tag-cincinnati-closer-jeff-shaw-for-five-runs-in-a-6-3-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:54-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0614_1998_spiers.png?v=1782407694</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 14 in Houston Astros History: The Astros tag Cincinnati closer Jeff Shaw for five runs in a 6-3 ten-inning stunner. Barry Larkin&apos;s error (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bill Spiers, 1998, The Astros tag Cincinnati closer Jeff Shaw for five runs in a 6-3 ten-inning stunner. Barry Larkin&apos;s error</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-24-minnesota-twins-the-twins-bert-blyleven-one-hits-the-royals-to-win-2-0-ed-kirkpatri</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:55-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 24 in Minnesota Twins History: The Twins’ Bert Blyleven one-hits the Royals to win‚ 2 – 0. Ed Kirkpatrick’s bunt single in the 5th is the only hit. (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1973, The Twins’ Bert Blyleven one-hits the Royals to win‚ 2 – 0. Ed Kirkpatrick’s bunt single in the 5th is the only hit.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-14-houston-astros-moises-alou-richard-hidalgo-and-tony-eusebio-drill-back-to-back-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 14 in Houston Astros History: Moises Alou , Richard Hidalgo and Tony Eusebio drill back-to-back-to back homers during an 8-4 win in (2000)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Moises Alou, 2000, Moises Alou , Richard Hidalgo and Tony Eusebio drill back-to-back-to back homers during an 8-4 win in</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-24-minnesota-twins-detroit-tigers-win-their-major-league-record-17th-consecutive-game</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:14:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 24 in Minnesota Twins History: Detroit Tigers win their major league record 17th consecutive game on the road (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1984, Detroit Tigers win their major league record 17th consecutive game on the road</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-24-minnesota-twins-bob-feller-fires-a-2-hitter-larry-doby-has-a-homer-and-4-rbis-to-le</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 24 in Minnesota Twins History: Bob Feller fires a 2-hitter. Larry Doby has a homer and 4 RBIs to lead the Tribe in 16-0 rout (1951)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1951, Bob Feller fires a 2-hitter. Larry Doby has a homer and 4 RBIs to lead the Tribe in 16-0 rout</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-15-houston-astros-san-francisco-s-juan-marichal-spins-a-1-0-no-hitter-against-the-col</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0615_1963_drott.png?v=1782407703</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 15 in Houston Astros History: San Francisco&apos;s Juan Marichal spins a 1-0 no-hitter against the Colts at Candlestick Park. For 7-1/2 innings (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dick Drott, 1963, San Francisco&apos;s Juan Marichal spins a 1-0 no-hitter against the Colts at Candlestick Park. For 7-1/2 innings</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-25-minnesota-twins-babe-ruth-loses-his-yankee-captaincy-a-position-he-has-held-for-les</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 25 in Minnesota Twins History: Babe Ruth loses his Yankee captaincy, a position he has held for less than a week. (1922)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1922, Babe Ruth loses his Yankee captaincy, a position he has held for less than a week.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-15-houston-astros-cliff-johnson-swats-a-grand-slam-off-mike-garman-in-the-top-of-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 15 in Houston Astros History: Cliff Johnson swats a grand slam off Mike Garman in the top of the ninth for an 8-7 stunner over St. Louis (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cliff Johnson, 1975, Cliff Johnson swats a grand slam off Mike Garman in the top of the ninth for an 8-7 stunner over St. Louis</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-27-minnesota-twins-boston-braves-purchase-george-sisler-from-the-washington-senators-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>May 27 in Minnesota Twins History: Boston Braves purchase George Sisler from the Washington Senators (1928)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1928, Boston Braves purchase George Sisler from the Washington Senators</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-15-houston-astros-down-to-their-last-strike-in-the-ninth-carlos-correa-lifts-the-astr</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:13-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0615_2021_team.png?v=1782407713</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 15 in Houston Astros History: Down to their last strike in the ninth, Carlos Correa lifts the Astros with a solo homer to tie the Rangers (2021)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2021, Down to their last strike in the ninth, Carlos Correa lifts the Astros with a solo homer to tie the Rangers</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-28-minnesota-twins-new-york-yankees-and-the-washington-senators-play-the-first-night-g</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0528_1946_team.png?v=1782407717</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 28 in Minnesota Twins History: New York Yankees and the Washington Senators play the first night game in the storied history of Yankee Stadium. (1946)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1946, New York Yankees and the Washington Senators play the first night game in the storied history of Yankee Stadium.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-15-houston-astros-on-dusty-baker-s-73rd-birthday-houston-overpowers-the-rangers-9-2-b</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0615_2022_team.png?v=1782407717</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 15 in Houston Astros History: On Dusty Baker&apos;s 73rd birthday, Houston overpowers the Rangers, 9-2, boosted by a six-run first inning (2022)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2022, On Dusty Baker&apos;s 73rd birthday, Houston overpowers the Rangers, 9-2, boosted by a six-run first inning</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-30-minnesota-twins-pete-appleton-pitches-and-bats-his-way-to-an-11-4-win-over-the-sox</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0530_1937_team.png?v=1782407722</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Minnesota Twins History: Pete Appleton pitches and bats his way to an 11-4 win over the Sox, Appleton drives in 6 runs (1937)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1937, Pete Appleton pitches and bats his way to an 11-4 win over the Sox, Appleton drives in 6 runs</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-15-houston-astros-jim-wynn-drills-three-solo-homers-at-the-dome-to-trip-the-giants-6</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0615_1967_wynn.png?v=1782407722</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 15 in Houston Astros History: Jim Wynn drills three solo homers at the Dome to trip the Giants, 6-2. He is the only player to belt three (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Wynn, 1967, Jim Wynn drills three solo homers at the Dome to trip the Giants, 6-2. He is the only player to belt three</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-30-minnesota-twins-mickey-mantle-of-the-new-york-yankees-blasts-one-of-the-longest-hom</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:26-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0530_1956_team.png?v=1782407726</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 30 in Minnesota Twins History: Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees blasts one of the longest home runs in history (1956)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1956, Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees blasts one of the longest home runs in history</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-15-houston-astros-the-astros-suffer-their-only-rainout-at-the-astrodome-when-local-fl</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:26-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0615_1976_team.png?v=1782407726</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 15 in Houston Astros History: The Astros suffer their only rainout at the Astrodome when local flooding forces them to cancel a game with (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 1976, The Astros suffer their only rainout at the Astrodome when local flooding forces them to cancel a game with</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-31-minnesota-twins-cesar-tovar-gets-his-team-s-lone-hit-in-a-game-when-he-breaks-up-ca</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:30-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0531_1975_team.png?v=1782407730</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Minnesota Twins History: Cesar Tovar gets his team’s lone hit in a game when he breaks up Catfish Hunter’s bid for a no-hitter (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1975, Cesar Tovar gets his team’s lone hit in a game when he breaks up Catfish Hunter’s bid for a no-hitter</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-16-houston-astros-jim-wynn-belts-a-solo-shot-off-dick-selma-in-the-bottom-of-the-elev</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:32-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0616_1972_wynn.png?v=1782407732</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 16 in Houston Astros History: Jim Wynn belts a solo shot off Dick Selma in the bottom of the eleventh to stun the Phillies, 1-0. Houston (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Wynn, 1972, Jim Wynn belts a solo shot off Dick Selma in the bottom of the eleventh to stun the Phillies, 1-0. Houston</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/may-31-minnesota-twins-ken-landreaux-s-31-game-hitting-streak-comes-to-an-end-when-he-goes</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:34-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0531_1980_team.png?v=1782407734</image:loc>
      <image:title>May 31 in Minnesota Twins History: Ken Landreaux’s 31-game hitting streak comes to an end when he goes hitless in four at-bats in Minnesota’s 11-1 loss to Baltimore  (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1980, Ken Landreaux’s 31-game hitting streak comes to an end when he goes hitless in four at-bats in Minnesota’s 11-1 loss to Baltimore </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-16-houston-astros-minutes-before-the-trade-deadline-expires-houston-ships-closer-clau</loc>
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      <image:title>June 16 in Houston Astros History: Minutes before the trade deadline expires, Houston ships closer Claude Raymond to Atlanta for pitcher Wade (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Claude Raymond, 1967, Minutes before the trade deadline expires, Houston ships closer Claude Raymond to Atlanta for pitcher Wade</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-1-minnesota-twins-devon-white-of-the-toronto-blue-jays-becomes-just-the-sixth-player</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:39-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 1 in Minnesota Twins History: Devon White of the Toronto Blue Jays becomes just the sixth player in major league history to hit both a leadoff home run and an e (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1992, Devon White of the Toronto Blue Jays becomes just the sixth player in major league history to hit both a leadoff home run and an e</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-16-houston-astros-ray-knight-s-three-run-shot-and-phil-garner-s-two-run-blast-in-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0616_1984_knight.png?v=1782407741</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 16 in Houston Astros History: Ray Knight &apos;s three-run shot and Phil Garner &apos;s two-run blast in the seventh overcome a 5-1 Dodger lead en (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Ray Knight, 1984, Ray Knight &apos;s three-run shot and Phil Garner &apos;s two-run blast in the seventh overcome a 5-1 Dodger lead en</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-1-minnesota-twins-babe-ruth-bats-cleanup-in-the-yankees-lineup-and-also-gets-the-win</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0601_1920_team.png?v=1782407744</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 1 in Minnesota Twins History: Babe Ruth bats cleanup in the Yankees’ lineup, and also gets the win when he tosses four innings as the starter in the team’s 14-7 (1920)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1920, Babe Ruth bats cleanup in the Yankees’ lineup, and also gets the win when he tosses four innings as the starter in the team’s 14-7</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-16-houston-astros-in-a-wild-16-inning-affair-at-shea-stadium-the-astros-outduel-the-m</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:46-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0616_1995_hunter.png?v=1782407746</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 16 in Houston Astros History: In a wild 16-inning affair at Shea Stadium, the Astros outduel the Mets, 7-5. Brian Hunter &apos;s double drives (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Brian Hunter, 1995, In a wild 16-inning affair at Shea Stadium, the Astros outduel the Mets, 7-5. Brian Hunter &apos;s double drives</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-1-minnesota-twins-minnesota-twins-trade-ace-pitcher-bert-blyleven-1976</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 1 in Minnesota Twins History: Minnesota Twins trade ace pitcher Bert Blyleven (1976)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1976, Minnesota Twins trade ace pitcher Bert Blyleven</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-16-houston-astros-richard-hidalgo-s-sacrifice-fly-in-the-eighth-chases-home-jeff-bagw</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:51-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0616_2001_hidalgo.png?v=1782407751</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 16 in Houston Astros History: Richard Hidalgo &apos;s sacrifice fly in the eighth chases home Jeff Bagwell for a 2-1 victory over the Texas (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Richard Hidalgo, 2001, Richard Hidalgo &apos;s sacrifice fly in the eighth chases home Jeff Bagwell for a 2-1 victory over the Texas</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-2-minnesota-twins-rod-carew-announces-his-retirement-at-the-age-of-40-1986</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:52-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 2 in Minnesota Twins History: Rod Carew announces his retirement at the age of 40 (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1986, Rod Carew announces his retirement at the age of 40</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-17-houston-astros-montreal-puts-a-19-3-hurt-on-the-astros-touching-joe-niekro-for-eig</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0617_1979_niekro.png?v=1782407756</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Houston Astros History: Montreal puts a 19-3 hurt on the Astros, touching Joe Niekro for eight runs in the first three innings (1979)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Niekro, 1979, Montreal puts a 19-3 hurt on the Astros, touching Joe Niekro for eight runs in the first three innings</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-2-minnesota-twins-brooks-robinson-hits-into-a-triple-play-against-the-washington-sena</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:15:56-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0602_1958_team.png?v=1782407756</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 2 in Minnesota Twins History: Brooks Robinson hits into a triple play against the Washington Senators (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1958, Brooks Robinson hits into a triple play against the Washington Senators</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-17-houston-astros-dickie-thon-tags-two-solo-homers-off-eric-show-to-give-nolan-ryan-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0617_1983_thon.png?v=1782407760</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Houston Astros History: Dickie Thon tags two solo homers off Eric Show to give Nolan Ryan all the cushion he needs. Houston dumps San (1983)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dickie Thon, 1983, Dickie Thon tags two solo homers off Eric Show to give Nolan Ryan all the cushion he needs. Houston dumps San</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-3-minnesota-twins-harmon-killebrew-503-foot-homerun-the-longest-home-run-ever-hit-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:01-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0603_1967_team.png?v=1782407761</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Minnesota Twins History: Harmon Killebrew 503 foot homerun the longest home run ever hit in Metropolitan Stadium (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1967, Harmon Killebrew 503 foot homerun the longest home run ever hit in Metropolitan Stadium</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-17-houston-astros-ivan-rodriguez-sets-the-record-for-most-games-caught-in-a-big-leagu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:05-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0617_2009_team_c8320ba2-0c8f-43df-9d41-6ac9e6b00c75.png?v=1782407765</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Houston Astros History: Ivan Rodriguez sets the record for most games caught in a big league career (2,227) but he commits two errors (2009)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2009, Ivan Rodriguez sets the record for most games caught in a big league career (2,227) but he commits two errors</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-3-minnesota-twins-albert-pujols-becomes-the-ninth-major-leaguer-to-hit-600-home-runsa</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0603_2017_team.png?v=1782407766</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 3 in Minnesota Twins History: Albert Pujols becomes the ninth major leaguer to hit 600 home runsand the only player to reach the milestone with a grand slam. Th (2017)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 2017, Albert Pujols becomes the ninth major leaguer to hit 600 home runsand the only player to reach the milestone with a grand slam. Th</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-17-houston-astros-the-astros-bomb-the-white-sox-with-ten-runs-in-the-sixth-inning-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0617_2022_team.png?v=1782407769</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Houston Astros History: The Astros bomb the White Sox with ten runs in the sixth inning to blow them out, 13-3. Five home runs were (2022)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2022, The Astros bomb the White Sox with ten runs in the sixth inning to blow them out, 13-3. Five home runs were</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-7-minnesota-twins-washington-s-d-c-stadium-is-officially-renamed-robert-f-kennedy-sta</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:12-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0607_1969_team.png?v=1782407772</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 7 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington’s D.C. Stadium is officially renamed Robert F. Kennedy Stadium during a memorial service at the ballpark for the slain  (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1969, Washington’s D.C. Stadium is officially renamed Robert F. Kennedy Stadium during a memorial service at the ballpark for the slain </image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-17-houston-astros-roger-metzger-goes-4-for-4-and-bob-watson-drives-in-three-to-lead-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:15-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0617_1973_metzger.png?v=1782407775</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Houston Astros History: Roger Metzger goes 4-for-4 and Bob Watson drives in three to lead a 7-3 triumph over St. Louis. Tommie Agee (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roger Metzger, 1973, Roger Metzger goes 4-for-4 and Bob Watson drives in three to lead a 7-3 triumph over St. Louis. Tommie Agee</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-9-minnesota-twins-minnesota-twins-become-the-first-team-in-american-league-history-to</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0609_1966_team.png?v=1782407776</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 9 in Minnesota Twins History: Minnesota Twins become the first team in American League history to belt five home runs in one inning. (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1966, Minnesota Twins become the first team in American League history to belt five home runs in one inning.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-17-houston-astros-houston-nails-closer-jeff-brantley-with-four-runs-in-the-bottom-of</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0617_1998_bagwell.png?v=1782407780</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Houston Astros History: Houston nails closer Jeff Brantley with four runs in the bottom of the ninth to stun the Cardinals, 6-5 (1998)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1998, Houston nails closer Jeff Brantley with four runs in the bottom of the ninth to stun the Cardinals, 6-5</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-10-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-trade-outfielder-ben-chapman-and-pitcher-bobo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0610_1937_team.png?v=1782407780</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 10 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators trade outfielder Ben Chapman and pitcher Bobo Newsom to the Boston Red Sox for catcher Rick Ferrell and pitche (1937)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1937, Washington Senators trade outfielder Ben Chapman and pitcher Bobo Newsom to the Boston Red Sox for catcher Rick Ferrell and pitche</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-18-houston-astros-don-wilson-just-22-fans-hank-aaron-to-complete-his-first-no-hitter</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:24-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0618_1967_wilson.png?v=1782407784</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Houston Astros History: Don Wilson , just 22, fans Hank Aaron to complete his first no-hitter, a 2-0 gem over the Atlanta Braves  (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Don Wilson, 1967, Don Wilson , just 22, fans Hank Aaron to complete his first no-hitter, a 2-0 gem over the Atlanta Braves </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-11-minnesota-twins-in-pre-game-ceremonies-the-world-series-flag-is-raised-in-washingt</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0611_1925_team.png?v=1782407785</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 11 in Minnesota Twins History: In pre-game ceremonies‚ the World Series flag is raised in Washington (1925)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1925, In pre-game ceremonies‚ the World Series flag is raised in Washington</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-18-houston-astros-a-two-run-double-by-alex-bregman-in-the-bottom-of-the-ninth-stuns-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0618_2018_team.png?v=1782407789</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Houston Astros History: A two-run double by Alex Bregman in the bottom of the ninth stuns the Rays, 5-4, to match Houston&apos;s club (2018)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2018, A two-run double by Alex Bregman in the bottom of the ninth stuns the Rays, 5-4, to match Houston&apos;s club</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-11-minnesota-twins-brother-battery-rick-and-wes-ferrell-were-both-traded-to-the-senat</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:30-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 11 in Minnesota Twins History: Brother battery Rick and Wes Ferrell were both traded to the Senators by the Red Sox (1937)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1937, Brother battery Rick and Wes Ferrell were both traded to the Senators by the Red Sox</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-18-houston-astros-jerry-reuss-allows-only-a-ninth-inning-double-to-larry-bowa-in-a-10</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0618_1972_reuss.png?v=1782407793</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Houston Astros History: Jerry Reuss allows only a ninth-inning double to Larry Bowa in a 10-0, one-hit victory over Philadelphia  (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jerry Reuss, 1972, Jerry Reuss allows only a ninth-inning double to Larry Bowa in a 10-0, one-hit victory over Philadelphia </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-12-minnesota-twins-chicago-white-sox-and-washington-senators-play-the-longest-night-g</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:34-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0612_1967_team.png?v=1782407794</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 12 in Minnesota Twins History: Chicago White Sox and Washington Senators play the longest night game in major league history (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1967, Chicago White Sox and Washington Senators play the longest night game in major league history</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-18-houston-astros-houston-tallies-nine-runs-in-the-seventh-inning-to-topple-the-brave</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:38-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0618_1988_doran.png?v=1782407798</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Houston Astros History: Houston tallies nine runs in the seventh inning to topple the Braves, 14-7. Bill Doran has three hits and a (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bill Doran, 1988, Houston tallies nine runs in the seventh inning to topple the Braves, 14-7. Bill Doran has three hits and a</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-13-minnesota-twins-the-senators-send-goose-goslin-to-the-browns-for-heinie-manush-193</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:39-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 13 in Minnesota Twins History: The Senators send Goose Goslin to the Browns for Heinie Manush (1930)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1930, The Senators send Goose Goslin to the Browns for Heinie Manush</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-16-minnesota-twins-oakland-a-s-hit-five-solo-home-runs-in-a-5-1-victory-over-the-wash</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:43-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0616_1971_team.png?v=1782407803</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 16 in Minnesota Twins History: Oakland A’s hit five solo home runs in a 5-1 victory over the Washington Senators (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1971, Oakland A’s hit five solo home runs in a 5-1 victory over the Washington Senators</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-18-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-and-lance-berkman-drive-in-four-runs-apiece-to-drum-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0618_2001_bagwell.png?v=1782407804</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 18 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Bagwell and Lance Berkman drive in four runs apiece to drum the Rockies, 13-5. Tony Eusebio adds a (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 2001, Jeff Bagwell and Lance Berkman drive in four runs apiece to drum the Rockies, 13-5. Tony Eusebio adds a</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-16-minnesota-twins-rod-carew-and-tony-oliva-complete-two-double-steals-on-two-consecu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0616_1969_team.png?v=1782407808</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 16 in Minnesota Twins History: Rod Carew and Tony Oliva complete two double steals on two consecutive pitches (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1969, Rod Carew and Tony Oliva complete two double steals on two consecutive pitches</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-19-houston-astros-larry-dierker-hurls-a-one-hitter-to-blank-the-mets-3-0-duffy-dyer-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:48-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0619_1972_dierker.png?v=1782407808</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Houston Astros History: Larry Dierker hurls a one-hitter to blank the Mets, 3-0 . Duffy Dyer&apos;s third-inning single is the lone (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Larry Dierker, 1972, Larry Dierker hurls a one-hitter to blank the Mets, 3-0 . Duffy Dyer&apos;s third-inning single is the lone</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-17-minnesota-twins-ozzie-virgil-who-became-the-first-black-man-to-play-for-the-detroi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:52-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0617_1958_team.png?v=1782407812</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 17 in Minnesota Twins History: Ozzie Virgil, who became the first black man to play for the Detroit Tigers 11 days earlier, goes 5 for 5 in his first home game a (1958)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1958, Ozzie Virgil, who became the first black man to play for the Detroit Tigers 11 days earlier, goes 5 for 5 in his first home game a</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-19-houston-astros-bob-aspromonte-celebrates-his-24th-birthday-with-two-hits-and-two-r</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:53-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0619_1962_aspromonte.png?v=1782407813</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Houston Astros History: Bob Aspromonte celebrates his 24th birthday with two hits and two runs scored as the Colts subdue the Giants (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Aspromonte, 1962, Bob Aspromonte celebrates his 24th birthday with two hits and two runs scored as the Colts subdue the Giants</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-19-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-sign-a-17-year-old-idaho-kid-named-harmon-kill</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:57-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0619_1954_team.png?v=1782407817</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators sign a 17-year-old Idaho kid named Harmon Killebrew. (1954)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1954, Washington Senators sign a 17-year-old Idaho kid named Harmon Killebrew.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-19-houston-astros-julio-gotay-filling-in-at-second-base-while-joe-morgan-is-on-milita</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:16:59-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0619_1967_gotay.png?v=1782407819</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Houston Astros History: Julio Gotay , filling in at second base while Joe Morgan is on military leave, goes 5-for-5 but the Cardinals (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Julio Gotay, 1967, Julio Gotay , filling in at second base while Joe Morgan is on military leave, goes 5-for-5 but the Cardinals</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-20-minnesota-twins-brooks-robinson-of-the-baltimore-orioles-collects-the-2-000th-hit</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:02-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0620_1970_team.png?v=1782407822</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Minnesota Twins History: Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles collects the 2,000th hit of his career (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1970, Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles collects the 2,000th hit of his career</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-19-houston-astros-nolan-ryan-and-joe-sambito-team-up-to-one-hit-st-louis-2-0-struggli</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:03-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0619_1980_ryan.png?v=1782407823</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Houston Astros History: Nolan Ryan and Joe Sambito team up to one-hit St. Louis, 2-0. Struggling with the flu, Ryan lasts seven (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Nolan Ryan, 1980, Nolan Ryan and Joe Sambito team up to one-hit St. Louis, 2-0. Struggling with the flu, Ryan lasts seven</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-20-minnesota-twins-a-delegation-of-coffeyville-ks-fans-comes-to-st-louis-to-see-their</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0620_1926_team.png?v=1782407827</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Minnesota Twins History: A delegation of Coffeyville, KS fans comes to St. Louis to see their hometown hero, Walter Johnson (1926)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1926, A delegation of Coffeyville, KS fans comes to St. Louis to see their hometown hero, Walter Johnson</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-19-houston-astros-luis-gonzalez-blasts-a-solo-homer-off-jim-gott-in-the-12th-to-shock</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:08-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0619_1992_gonzalez.png?v=1782407828</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 19 in Houston Astros History: Luis Gonzalez blasts a solo homer off Jim Gott in the 12th to shock the Dodgers, 2-1. Eric Anthony had gone (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Luis Gonzalez, 1992, Luis Gonzalez blasts a solo homer off Jim Gott in the 12th to shock the Dodgers, 2-1. Eric Anthony had gone</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-21-minnesota-twins-against-detroit-p-george-boehler-walter-johnson-connects-for-a-5th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:11-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0621_1914_team.png?v=1782407831</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Minnesota Twins History: Against Detroit P George Boehler, Walter Johnson connects for a 5th-inning grand slam that is the difference as Washington wins, 7 (1914)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1914, Against Detroit P George Boehler, Walter Johnson connects for a 5th-inning grand slam that is the difference as Washington wins, 7</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-20-houston-astros-julio-gotay-doubles-off-larry-jaster-in-the-fifth-inning-for-his-ei</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0620_1967_gotay.png?v=1782407833</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Houston Astros History: Julio Gotay doubles off Larry Jaster in the fifth inning for his eighth consecutive hit. The Cardinals rally (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Julio Gotay, 1967, Julio Gotay doubles off Larry Jaster in the fifth inning for his eighth consecutive hit. The Cardinals rally</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-22-minnesota-twins-reggie-jackson-sal-bando-and-ted-kubiak-hit-3-straight-homeruns-fo</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:16-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0622_1970_team.png?v=1782407836</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Minnesota Twins History: Reggie Jackson, Sal Bando and Ted Kubiak hit 3 straight homeruns for A’s (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1970, Reggie Jackson, Sal Bando and Ted Kubiak hit 3 straight homeruns for A’s</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-20-houston-astros-19-year-old-cesar-cedeno-makes-his-major-league-debut-in-a-9-6-triu</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:18-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0620_1970_cedeno.png?v=1782407838</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Houston Astros History: 19-year-old Cesar Cedeno makes his major league debut in a 9-6 triumph over the Braves. He singles twice off (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cesar Cedeno, 1970, 19-year-old Cesar Cedeno makes his major league debut in a 9-6 triumph over the Braves. He singles twice off</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-23-minnesota-twins-ernie-shore-no-hitter-in-relief-but-some-historians-consider-a-per</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:20-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0623_1917_team.png?v=1782407840</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Minnesota Twins History: Ernie Shore no hitter in relief but some historians consider a perfect game (1917)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1917, Ernie Shore no hitter in relief but some historians consider a perfect game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-20-houston-astros-carl-everett-launches-two-homers-and-drives-in-six-as-houston-bombs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:23-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0620_1999_everett.png?v=1782407843</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Houston Astros History: Carl Everett launches two homers and drives in six as Houston bombs the Expos, 11-3. His grand slam off (1999)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Carl Everett, 1999, Carl Everett launches two homers and drives in six as Houston bombs the Expos, 11-3. His grand slam off</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-24-minnesota-twins-in-an-18-7-loss-to-the-tigers-senators-18-year-old-rookie-third-ba</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:25-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0624_1955_team.png?v=1782407845</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Minnesota Twins History: In an 18 – 7 loss to the Tigers, Senators 18-year-old rookie third baseman Harmon Killebrew hits his first major league home run o (1955)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1955, In an 18 – 7 loss to the Tigers, Senators 18-year-old rookie third baseman Harmon Killebrew hits his first major league home run o</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-20-houston-astros-lance-berkman-s-grand-slam-highlights-a-seven-run-fourth-as-houston</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:28-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0620_2002_berkman.png?v=1782407848</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Houston Astros History: Lance Berkman &apos;s grand slam highlights a seven-run fourth as Houston blows past the Brewers, 9-3. Berkman&apos;s (2002)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lance Berkman, 2002, Lance Berkman &apos;s grand slam highlights a seven-run fourth as Houston blows past the Brewers, 9-3. Berkman&apos;s</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-26-minnesota-twins-twins-p-gerry-arrigo-just-misses-a-no-hitter-when-chicago-s-mike-h</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-26T09:00:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0626_1964_team.png?v=1782407850</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 26 in Minnesota Twins History: Twins P Gerry Arrigo just misses a no-hitter when Chicago’s Mike Hershberger laces a 9th-inning single, as the Twins beat the Sox, (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1964, Twins P Gerry Arrigo just misses a no-hitter when Chicago’s Mike Hershberger laces a 9th-inning single, as the Twins beat the Sox,</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-20-houston-astros-everyone-is-talking-about-the-jones-boys-as-they-outpitch-orel-hers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:32-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0620_1992_jones.png?v=1782407852</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 20 in Houston Astros History: Everyone is talking about the Jones boys as they outpitch Orel Hershiser and Los Angeles, 1-0. Doug Jones (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Jones, 1992, Everyone is talking about the Jones boys as they outpitch Orel Hershiser and Los Angeles, 1-0. Doug Jones</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-26-minnesota-twins-frank-robinson-belts-two-successive-grand-slams-during-a-12-2-orio</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-26T09:00:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0626_1970_team.png?v=1782407855</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 26 in Minnesota Twins History: Frank Robinson belts two successive grand slams during a 12 – 2 Oriole romp over the Senators (1970)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1970, Frank Robinson belts two successive grand slams during a 12 – 2 Oriole romp over the Senators</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-21-houston-astros-lee-may-belts-three-home-runs-as-houston-puts-a-12-2-hurt-on-the-pa</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:37-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0621_1973_may.png?v=1782407857</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Houston Astros History: Lee May belts three home runs as Houston puts a 12-2 hurt on the Padres . May&apos;s three bombs net five runs (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lee May, 1973, Lee May belts three home runs as Houston puts a 12-2 hurt on the Padres . May&apos;s three bombs net five runs</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-26-minnesota-twins-the-highlanders-send-future-star-hippo-vaughn-to-the-senators-for</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-26T09:00:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0626_1912_team.png?v=1782407859</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 26 in Minnesota Twins History: The Highlanders send future star Hippo Vaughn to the Senators for the waiver price (1912)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1912, The Highlanders send future star Hippo Vaughn to the Senators for the waiver price</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-21-houston-astros-in-enron-field-fashion-the-astros-belt-five-home-runs-and-lose-to-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 21 in Houston Astros History: In Enron Field fashion, the Astros belt five home runs and lose to the Reds, 8-7, in eleven innings. Craig (2001)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 2001, In Enron Field fashion, the Astros belt five home runs and lose to the Reds, 8-7, in eleven innings. Craig</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-26-minnesota-twins-nats-catcher-eddie-ainsmith-swipes-second-base-third-base-and-home</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-26T09:00:14-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 26 in Minnesota Twins History: Nats catcher Eddie Ainsmith swipes second base, third base, and home (1913)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1913, Nats catcher Eddie Ainsmith swipes second base, third base, and home</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-21-houston-astros-rodrigo-rosario-wins-his-big-league-debut-as-houston-holds-on-for-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:46-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0621_2003_rosario.png?v=1782407866</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Houston Astros History: Rodrigo Rosario wins his big league debut as Houston holds on for a 9-5 victory, their second straight win (2003)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rodrigo Rosario, 2003, Rodrigo Rosario wins his big league debut as Houston holds on for a 9-5 victory, their second straight win</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-27-minnesota-twins-washington-s-walter-johnson-tops-the-a-s-2-0-to-start-a-14-game-wi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-27T09:00:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0627_1913_team.png?v=1782407868</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 27 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington’s Walter Johnson tops the A’s, 2 – 0, to start a 14-game winning streak. He won’t lose for another two months. (1913)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1913, Washington’s Walter Johnson tops the A’s, 2 – 0, to start a 14-game winning streak. He won’t lose for another two months.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-21-houston-astros-the-colts-spank-the-milwaukee-braves-5-2-and-5-4-to-complete-a-four</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:51-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0621_1964_staub.png?v=1782407871</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Houston Astros History: The Colts spank the Milwaukee Braves, 5-2 and 5-4, to complete a four-game sweep. Rusty Staub is the (1964)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Rusty Staub, 1964, The Colts spank the Milwaukee Braves, 5-2 and 5-4, to complete a four-game sweep. Rusty Staub is the</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-27-minnesota-twins-david-clyde-who-had-been-drafted-first-overall-earlier-in-the-mont</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-27T09:00:09-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0627_1973_team.png?v=1782407873</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 27 in Minnesota Twins History: David Clyde, who had been drafted first overall earlier in the month, makes his debut with the Texas Rangers (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1973, David Clyde, who had been drafted first overall earlier in the month, makes his debut with the Texas Rangers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-21-houston-astros-pete-incaviglia-slams-a-two-run-shot-while-butch-henry-and-doug-jon</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:17:56-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0621_1992_incaviglia.png?v=1782407876</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 21 in Houston Astros History: Pete Incaviglia slams a two-run shot while Butch Henry and Doug Jones combine to blank the Dodgers for a 2-0 (1992)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Pete Incaviglia, 1992, Pete Incaviglia slams a two-run shot while Butch Henry and Doug Jones combine to blank the Dodgers for a 2-0</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-27-minnesota-twins-nolan-ryan-triple-delivers-a-win-1972</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-27T09:00:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0627_1972_team.png?v=1782407877</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 27 in Minnesota Twins History: Nolan Ryan Triple Delivers a Win (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1972, Nolan Ryan Triple Delivers a Win</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-22-houston-astros-dick-farrell-ponders-life-s-unfairness-he-is-the-losing-pitcher-whi</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:00-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0622_1962_farrell.png?v=1782407880</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Houston Astros History: Dick Farrell ponders life&apos;s unfairness. He is the losing pitcher while New York&apos;s Al Jackson tosses a 2-0 (1962)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dick Farrell, 1962, Dick Farrell ponders life&apos;s unfairness. He is the losing pitcher while New York&apos;s Al Jackson tosses a 2-0</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-28-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-steal-an-american-league-record-13-bases-in-a</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-28T09:00:10-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0628_1907_team.png?v=1782407882</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 28 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators steal an American League record 13 bases in a 16-5 win over the New York Highlanders. (1907)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1907, Washington Senators steal an American League record 13 bases in a 16-5 win over the New York Highlanders.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-22-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-does-it-all-in-a-5-1-victory-over-the-dodgers-he-singl</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0622_1993_bagwell.png?v=1782407885</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Bagwell does it all in a 5-1 victory over the Dodgers. He singles, doubles, homers, scores twice, drives (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1993, Jeff Bagwell does it all in a 5-1 victory over the Dodgers. He singles, doubles, homers, scores twice, drives</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-28-minnesota-twins-frank-thomas-hit-his-500th-home-run-2007</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-28T09:00:10-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0628_2007_team.png?v=1782407886</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 28 in Minnesota Twins History: Frank Thomas hit his 500th home run (2007)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 2007, Frank Thomas hit his 500th home run</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-22-houston-astros-the-astros-set-a-home-attendance-mark-which-stands-for-22-years-as</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0622_1966_wynn.png?v=1782407889</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Houston Astros History: The Astros set a home attendance mark which stands for 22 years, as 50,908 fans watch Sandy Koufax and the (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jim Wynn, 1966, The Astros set a home attendance mark which stands for 22 years, as 50,908 fans watch Sandy Koufax and the</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-29-minnesota-twins-walter-johnson-gives-up-the-first-home-run-he-s-allowed-since-his</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-29T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0629_1909_team.png?v=1782407890</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 29 in Minnesota Twins History: Walter Johnson gives up the first home run he’s allowed since his debut in 1907 (1909)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1909, Walter Johnson gives up the first home run he’s allowed since his debut in 1907</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-22-houston-astros-bill-doran-slaps-two-triples-and-drives-in-four-to-spark-a-10-3-vic</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:15-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0622_1984_doran.png?v=1782407895</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Houston Astros History: Bill Doran slaps two triples and drives in four to spark a 10-3 victory over the Giants. Mark Bailey adds a (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bill Doran, 1984, Bill Doran slaps two triples and drives in four to spark a 10-3 victory over the Giants. Mark Bailey adds a</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-29-minnesota-twins-twins-rookie-andre-david-hits-a-2-run-home-run-off-jack-morris-in</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-29T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0629_1984_team.png?v=1782407895</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 29 in Minnesota Twins History: Twins rookie Andre David hits a 2-run home run off Jack Morris in his first major league at bat to spark Minnesota to a 5 – 3 win  (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1984, Twins rookie Andre David hits a 2-run home run off Jack Morris in his first major league at bat to spark Minnesota to a 5 – 3 win </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-22-houston-astros-stunned-by-the-death-of-ex-teammate-darryl-kile-astro-veterans-crai</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0622_2002_kile.png?v=1782407899</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 22 in Houston Astros History: Stunned by the death of ex-teammate Darryl Kile , Astro veterans Craig Biggio , Brad Ausmus and Jeff Bagwell (2002)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Darryl Kile, 2002, Stunned by the death of ex-teammate Darryl Kile , Astro veterans Craig Biggio , Brad Ausmus and Jeff Bagwell</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-29-minnesota-twins-rod-carew-and-harmon-killebrew-both-lost-homers-in-a-rained-out-ga</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-29T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0629_1973_team.png?v=1782407899</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 29 in Minnesota Twins History: Rod Carew and Harmon Killebrew both lost homers in a rained out game in Cleveland. (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1973, Rod Carew and Harmon Killebrew both lost homers in a rained out game in Cleveland.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/june-30-minnesota-twins-eddie-murray-the-second-switch-hitter-to-collect-3-000-hits-1995</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-30T09:00:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0630_1995_team.png?v=1782407904</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 30 in Minnesota Twins History: Eddie Murray the second switch hitter to collect 3,000 hits (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1995, Eddie Murray the second switch hitter to collect 3,000 hits</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-23-houston-astros-tommy-helms-goes-4-for-5-to-spark-a-6-3-victory-over-the-giants-jer</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:24-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0623_1973_helms.png?v=1782407904</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Houston Astros History: Tommy Helms goes 4-for-5 to spark a 6-3 victory over the Giants. Jerry Reuss takes the win and singles home (1973)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Tommy Helms, 1973, Tommy Helms goes 4-for-5 to spark a 6-3 victory over the Giants. Jerry Reuss takes the win and singles home</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/july-1-minnesota-twins-walter-johnson-no-hits-the-boston-red-sox-1-0-1920</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-01T09:00:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0701_1920_team.png?v=1782407908</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 1 in Minnesota Twins History: Walter Johnson no-hits the Boston Red Sox, 1-0 (1920)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1920, Walter Johnson no-hits the Boston Red Sox, 1-0</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-23-houston-astros-bob-watson-s-three-run-homer-off-burt-hooton-caps-a-six-run-outburs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:29-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0623_1975_watson.png?v=1782407909</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Houston Astros History: Bob Watson &apos;s three-run homer off Burt Hooton caps a six-run outburst against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wayne (1975)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Watson, 1975, Bob Watson &apos;s three-run homer off Burt Hooton caps a six-run outburst against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wayne</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/july-1-minnesota-twins-cincinnati-reds-sell-second-baseman-don-blasingame-to-make-room-for</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-01T09:00:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0701_1963_team.png?v=1782407913</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 1 in Minnesota Twins History: Cincinnati Reds sell second baseman Don Blasingame to make room for Pete Rose (1963)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1963, Cincinnati Reds sell second baseman Don Blasingame to make room for Pete Rose</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-23-houston-astros-glenn-davis-slugs-a-two-run-shot-off-ted-power-in-the-bottom-of-the</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0623_1986_davis.png?v=1782407913</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Houston Astros History: Glenn Davis slugs a two-run shot off Ted Power in the bottom of the ninth to shock the Reds, 7-6. Davis had (1986)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Glenn Davis, 1986, Glenn Davis slugs a two-run shot off Ted Power in the bottom of the ninth to shock the Reds, 7-6. Davis had</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/july-2-minnesota-twins-roger-clemens-earns-his-350th-career-victory-2007</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-02T09:00:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0702_2007_team.png?v=1782407917</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 2 in Minnesota Twins History: Roger Clemens earns his 350th career victory (2007)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 2007, Roger Clemens earns his 350th career victory</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-23-houston-astros-eric-anthony-smacks-a-three-run-homer-off-jim-gott-in-the-top-of-th</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:38-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0623_1993_anthony.png?v=1782407918</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Houston Astros History: Eric Anthony smacks a three-run homer off Jim Gott in the top of the ninth to upend the Dodgers, 5-3. Luis (1993)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Eric Anthony, 1993, Eric Anthony smacks a three-run homer off Jim Gott in the top of the ninth to upend the Dodgers, 5-3. Luis</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/july-2-minnesota-twins-the-yankees-hit-five-homers-number-28-by-mickey-mantle-and-numbers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-02T09:00:08-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0702_1961_team.png?v=1782407922</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 2 in Minnesota Twins History: The Yankees hit five homers – number 28 by Mickey Mantle and numbers 29 and 30 by Roger Maris – to easily beat the Senators, 13 –  (1961)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1961, The Yankees hit five homers – number 28 by Mickey Mantle and numbers 29 and 30 by Roger Maris – to easily beat the Senators, 13 – </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-23-houston-astros-derek-bell-caps-a-four-hit-night-with-the-game-winning-rbi-as-he-dr</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0623_1995_bell.png?v=1782407923</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 23 in Houston Astros History: Derek Bell caps a four-hit night with the game-winning RBI as he drives home Brian Hunter for a 3-2 (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Derek Bell, 1995, Derek Bell caps a four-hit night with the game-winning RBI as he drives home Brian Hunter for a 3-2</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/july-3-minnesota-twins-luis-tiant-strikes-out-nineteen-twins-1968</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-03T09:00:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>July 3 in Minnesota Twins History: Luis Tiant strikes out nineteen Twins (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1968, Luis Tiant strikes out nineteen Twins</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-24-houston-astros-bob-watson-belts-a-three-run-triple-off-san-francisco-s-bob-knepper</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:47-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>June 24 in Houston Astros History: Bob Watson belts a three-run triple off San Francisco&apos;s Bob Knepper in the first inning. He then doubles and (1977)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Bob Watson, 1977, Bob Watson belts a three-run triple off San Francisco&apos;s Bob Knepper in the first inning. He then doubles and</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/july-3-minnesota-twins-jim-thome-passes-killebrew-2010</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-03T09:00:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>July 3 in Minnesota Twins History: Jim Thome passes Killebrew (2010)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 2010, Jim Thome passes Killebrew</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-24-houston-astros-joe-beckwith-makes-a-wild-throw-to-third-in-the-12th-inning-allowin</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:52-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0624_1980_cedeno.png?v=1782407932</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Houston Astros History: Joe Beckwith makes a wild throw to third in the 12th inning, allowing Cesar Cedeno to score the winning run (1980)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Cesar Cedeno, 1980, Joe Beckwith makes a wild throw to third in the 12th inning, allowing Cesar Cedeno to score the winning run</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/july-5-minnesota-twins-lou-gehrig-hits-17th-grandslam-breaking-the-tie-lou-gehrig-and-babe</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-05T09:00:11-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0705_1934_team.png?v=1782407936</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 5 in Minnesota Twins History: Lou Gehrig hits 17th grandslam – breaking the tie Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth shared (1934)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1934, Lou Gehrig hits 17th grandslam – breaking the tie Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth shared</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-24-houston-astros-roger-clemens-becomes-the-majors-first-ten-game-winner-by-nipping-t</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:18:57-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0624_2004_clemens.png?v=1782407937</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Houston Astros History: Roger Clemens becomes the majors&apos; first ten-game winner by nipping the Pirates, 3-2, but the buzz is about a (2004)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Roger Clemens, 2004, Roger Clemens becomes the majors&apos; first ten-game winner by nipping the Pirates, 3-2, but the buzz is about a</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/july-5-minnesota-twins-ruth-unconcisous-for-5-minutes-still-finishes-game-1924</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-05T09:00:11-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0705_1924_team.png?v=1782407940</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 5 in Minnesota Twins History: Ruth unconcisous for 5 minutes still finishes game (1924)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1924, Ruth unconcisous for 5 minutes still finishes game</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-24-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-slams-two-home-runs-in-one-inning-and-three-in-the-gam</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:19:02-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0624_1994_bagwell.png?v=1782407942</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Houston Astros History: Jeff Bagwell slams two home runs in one inning and three in the game as Houston mauls the Dodgers, 16-4 (1994)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1994, Jeff Bagwell slams two home runs in one inning and three in the game as Houston mauls the Dodgers, 16-4</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/july-7-minnesota-twins-washington-senators-acquire-left-handed-pitcher-tom-zachary-who-wil</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-07T09:00:05-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0707_1927_team.png?v=1782407945</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 7 in Minnesota Twins History: Washington Senators acquire left-handed pitcher Tom Zachary – who will give up Ruth’s 60th (1927)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1927, Washington Senators acquire left-handed pitcher Tom Zachary – who will give up Ruth’s 60th</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-24-houston-astros-craig-biggio-legs-out-the-658th-double-of-his-career-most-of-any-ri</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:19:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0624_2007_team.png?v=1782407947</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 24 in Houston Astros History: Craig Biggio legs out the 658th double of his career, most of any righthanded batter in major league history (2007)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2007, Craig Biggio legs out the 658th double of his career, most of any righthanded batter in major league history</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/july-9-minnesota-twins-milt-gaston-of-the-red-sox-beats-the-senators-to-stop-a-10-game-win</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-09T09:00:13-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0709_1930_team.png?v=1782407949</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 9 in Minnesota Twins History: Milt Gaston of the Red Sox beats the Senators to stop a 10-game winning streak by the league-leading Senators (1930)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1930, Milt Gaston of the Red Sox beats the Senators to stop a 10-game winning streak by the league-leading Senators</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-25-houston-astros-the-astros-pass-the-one-million-mark-in-attendance-for-the-first-ti</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:19:12-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0625_1965_morgan.png?v=1782407952</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Houston Astros History: The Astros pass the one million mark in attendance for the first time during a 6-2 victory over the Mets. A (1965)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Joe Morgan, 1965, The Astros pass the one million mark in attendance for the first time during a 6-2 victory over the Mets. A</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/july-9-minnesota-twins-joe-dimaggio-hits-for-the-first-of-his-two-career-cycles-1937</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-09T09:00:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0709_1937_team.png?v=1782407953</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 9 in Minnesota Twins History: Joe DiMaggio hits for the first of his two career cycles (1937)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1937, Joe DiMaggio hits for the first of his two career cycles</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-25-houston-astros-a-batting-practice-line-drive-by-lee-maye-strikes-joe-morgan-breaki</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:19:16-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0625_1966_maye.png?v=1782407956</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Houston Astros History: A batting-practice line-drive by Lee Maye strikes Joe Morgan , breaking his kneecap and forcing him to miss (1966)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Lee Maye, 1966, A batting-practice line-drive by Lee Maye strikes Joe Morgan , breaking his kneecap and forcing him to miss</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/july-9-minnesota-twins-president-richard-nixon-watches-the-senators-for-the-4th-time-this</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-09T09:00:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0709_1969_team.png?v=1782407958</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 9 in Minnesota Twins History: President Richard Nixon watches the Senators for the 4th time this season, and they finally win one for him, beating the Indians,  (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1969, President Richard Nixon watches the Senators for the 4th time this season, and they finally win one for him, beating the Indians, </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-25-houston-astros-houston-erupts-for-a-team-record-19-runs-destroying-the-cubs-in-a-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:19:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0625_1995_bagwell.png?v=1782407961</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Houston Astros History: Houston erupts for a team-record 19 runs, destroying the Cubs in a 19-6 laugher at the Dome. You might expect (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jeff Bagwell, 1995, Houston erupts for a team-record 19 runs, destroying the Cubs in a 19-6 laugher at the Dome. You might expect</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/july-11-minnesota-twins-harmon-killebrew-powers-twins-1969</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-11T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0711_1969_team.png?v=1782407963</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 11 in Minnesota Twins History: Harmon Killebrew powers twins (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1969, Harmon Killebrew powers twins</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-25-houston-astros-adam-everett-s-bloop-triple-in-the-13th-inning-followed-by-willy-ta</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:19:26-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0625_2006_everett.png?v=1782407966</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Houston Astros History: Adam Everett &apos;s bloop triple in the 13th inning followed by Willy Taveras &apos; RBI single salvage a 10-9 win (2006)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Adam Everett, 2006, Adam Everett &apos;s bloop triple in the 13th inning followed by Willy Taveras &apos; RBI single salvage a 10-9 win</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/july-12-minnesota-twins-minnesota-twins-star-and-future-hall-of-famer-kirby-puckett-announ</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-12T09:00:06-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0712_1996_team.png?v=1782407967</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 12 in Minnesota Twins History: Minnesota Twins star and future Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett announces his retirement (1996)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1996, Minnesota Twins star and future Hall of Famer Kirby Puckett announces his retirement</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-25-houston-astros-cristian-javier-tosses-seven-hitless-innings-while-fanning-13-again</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:19:30-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0625_2022_team.png?v=1782407970</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Houston Astros History: Cristian Javier tosses seven hitless innings while fanning 13 against the Yankees. Hector Neris and Ryan (2022)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2022, Cristian Javier tosses seven hitless innings while fanning 13 against the Yankees. Hector Neris and Ryan</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/july-13-minnesota-twins-detroit-tops-the-twins-on-lou-whitaker-inside-the-park-homer-1984</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-13T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0713_1984_team.png?v=1782407972</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 13 in Minnesota Twins History: Detroit tops the Twins on Lou Whitaker inside-the-park homer (1984)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1984, Detroit tops the Twins on Lou Whitaker inside-the-park homer</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-25-houston-astros-talk-about-getting-back-at-your-boss-backup-catcher-jack-hiatt-sing</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:19:36-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0625_1971_hiatt.png?v=1782407976</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 25 in Houston Astros History: Talk about getting back at your boss! Backup catcher Jack Hiatt singles home Doug Rader with the winning run (1971)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Jack Hiatt, 1971, Talk about getting back at your boss! Backup catcher Jack Hiatt singles home Doug Rader with the winning run</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/july-15-minnesota-twins-allan-lewis-of-the-kansas-city-a-s-ties-a-major-league-record-by-s</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-15T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0715_1967_team.png?v=1782407976</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 15 in Minnesota Twins History: Allan Lewis of the Kansas City A’s ties a major league record by stealing two bases as a pinch-runner in one inning (1967)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1967, Allan Lewis of the Kansas City A’s ties a major league record by stealing two bases as a pinch-runner in one inning</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-26-houston-astros-dave-giusti-gives-up-first-inning-singles-to-chicago-s-don-kessinge</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-26T09:00:14-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0626_1968_giusti.png?v=1782407980</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 26 in Houston Astros History: Dave Giusti gives up first-inning singles to Chicago&apos;s Don Kessinger and Glenn Beckert then goes the rest of (1968)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Dave Giusti, 1968, Dave Giusti gives up first-inning singles to Chicago&apos;s Don Kessinger and Glenn Beckert then goes the rest of</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/july-15-minnesota-twins-the-detroit-tigers-collect-nine-hits-and-drop-11-runs-on-the-minne</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-15T09:00:07-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0715_1982_team.png?v=1782407982</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 15 in Minnesota Twins History: The Detroit Tigers collect nine hits and drop 11 runs on the Minnesota Twins in the 1st inning, en route to an 18 – 2 smackdown of (1982)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1982, The Detroit Tigers collect nine hits and drop 11 runs on the Minnesota Twins in the 1st inning, en route to an 18 – 2 smackdown of</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-26-houston-astros-the-first-five-astro-hits-in-san-diego-are-all-homers-two-solo-shot</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-26T09:00:14-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-astros_0626_1972_rader.png?v=1782407985</image:loc>
      <image:title>June 26 in Houston Astros History: The first five Astro hits in San Diego are all homers - two solo shots by Doug Rader , two-run blasts by Jim (1972)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Doug Rader, 1972, The first five Astro hits in San Diego are all homers - two solo shots by Doug Rader , two-run blasts by Jim</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/news/greatest-philadelphia-76ers-all-stars-of-all-time</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-25T13:19:47-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/810stats_b2173fbc-262c-41e9-895f-49c1bd74e32e.png?v=1782407987</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Greatest Philadelphia 76ers All-Stars of All Time</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-twins-history/july-16-minnesota-twins-walt-dropo-gets-two-more-hits-giving-him-15-in-four-games-which-ti</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-16T09:00:03-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0791/7515/6005/articles/thisday-twins_0716_1952_team.png?v=1782407987</image:loc>
      <image:title>July 16 in Minnesota Twins History: Walt Dropo gets two more hits, giving him 15 in four games, which ties the American League record. (1952)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1952, Walt Dropo gets two more hits, giving him 15 in four games, which ties the American League record.</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.freshdcards.com/blogs/this-day-in-astros-history/june-26-houston-astros-catcher-craig-biggio-makes-his-major-league-debut-in-a-6-0-whitewas</loc>
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      <image:title>June 26 in Houston Astros History: Catcher Craig Biggio makes his major league debut in a 6-0 whitewash of San Francisco. He walks in the fourth (1988)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Craig Biggio, 1988, Catcher Craig Biggio makes his major league debut in a 6-0 whitewash of San Francisco. He walks in the fourth</image:caption>
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      <image:title>July 16 in Minnesota Twins History: Rod Carew ties Pete Reiser record of 7 steals of home in a season (1969)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1969, Rod Carew ties Pete Reiser record of 7 steals of home in a season</image:caption>
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      <image:title>June 26 in Houston Astros History: Orlando Miller smacks a three-run shot and drives in five as Houston buries the Cardinals, 11-0. Greg (1995)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Orlando Miller, 1995, Orlando Miller smacks a three-run shot and drives in five as Houston buries the Cardinals, 11-0. Greg</image:caption>
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      <image:title>July 17 in Minnesota Twins History: pennant hopes go with Milan loss (1914)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Minnesota Twins: Minnesota Twins, 1914, pennant hopes go with Milan loss</image:caption>
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      <image:title>June 26 in Houston Astros History: Astros release pitcher Shawn Chacon a day after he grabbed General Manager Ed Wade by the throat and threw (2008)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Houston Astros: Houston Astros, 2008, Astros release pitcher Shawn Chacon a day after he grabbed General Manager Ed Wade by the throat and threw</image:caption>
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