Tuesday's first pitch

Leading off
Injuries are starting to be come a big factor this season. Boston has to worry about surgery on Jed Lowrie's wrist, Atlanta's Brian McCann is waiting to see a specialist about his vision and Hideki Matsui's knee is a "concern." The Baltimore Orioles' Ryan Freel is in the hospital after being hit in the head.

Regional Roundup

• The Orioles got swept. Up next, the Pale Hose.
• Cole Hamels blames himself. The Phils get ready for The Crew.
• Jordan Zimmerman impressed during his debut.
• The Marlins were off to baseball's best start. What happened? Ross Ohlendorf is a buzz saw.

Best of the Rest

• What's wrong with Chien-Ming Wang?
• Justin Masterson is pitching very well for the Red Sox, in many roles. Hub fans are happy David Ortiz finally broke out.
• The Mets signed Wily Mo. That's not gonna work out.
• The Cardinals have gotten some relief help
• What's up with Mike Jacobs?
• How good can Matt Kemp become?

Batter's Eye

• The games and the storylines have been great. But attendance has not.

This date in Major League History: 1903 -- The New York Highlanders lost their first game at Washington 3-1 before 11,950 fans. 1915 -- Pinstripes first appeared on Yankees uniforms. 1966 -- The Braves won their first game in Atlanta by beating the New York Mets 8-4. 1970 -- Tom Seaver of the Mets struck out the last 10 Padres he faced for a 2-1 victory over San Diego. He gave up two hits and finished with a total of 19 strikeouts, tying Steve Carlton's major league record. 1993 -- Chris Bosio pitched a no-hitter to give the Seattle Mariners a 7-0 win over the Boston Red Sox.