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Ronald Acuña Jr. stunned with a flat-footed throw reminiscent of Roberto Clemente, gunning down a New York Yankees runner and drawing sharp criticism from manager Aaron Boone over costly baserunning.
Ronald Acuña Jr. made an incredible throw in Friday's game against the Yankees. Aaron Boone admired the throw, but he was quick to hold his player accountable.
1973 — Hank Aaron of Atlanta hit his 700th home run in the third inning of an 8-4 Braves loss to Philadelphia. Aaron connected on a 1-1 fastball off Phillies pitcher Ken Brett.
On Sept. 15, Americans remember Roberto Clemente as a selfless humanitarian and one of the greatest players to ever live, but to his son, he was simply “dad.”
Roberto Clemente Plaza survived its first big test in the city’s effort to finally disband people using drugs and clean up the needle-ridden corners.
Locals say Roberto Clemente Plaza in the Bronx has been rife with drug use, fights and defecation since it opened.
The Waterbury Little League team’s run came to an end Wednesday night. The Roberto Clemente All-Stars, in their first year as a Little League program, advanced to the Section 2 championship game Wednesday against Southington.
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