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Starting Nine: Bryce's first walk-off homer

Many things are happening -- on Cut4, in baseball and out there in the rest of the world. Here are nine you need to know about today.

1. It's only Bryce Harper's second season in the Majors, but the checklist of things he hasn't accomplished on a baseball field is already starting to dwindle. On Thursday, the 20-year-old outfielder hit his first career walk-off homer first career walk-off homer to seal a 9-7 win over the Pirates.

2. Like a Venable in a china shop.

Will Venable

3. If you love Vin Scully, you will love this video. Just kidding -- everyone loves Vin Scully.

4. There is now a Waffle House at Turner Field. We repeat: There is now a Waffle House at Turner Field. This is not a drill.

Waffle House

5. This Orioles fan is nothing if not committed.

6. Alex Torres is sneaky. Very, very sneaky.

7. Don't worry, Ryu. Noogies are how Puig shows his love.

8. Railing 1, Mike Moustakas 0.

Mike Moustakas

9. And now for a photo of Newt Gingrich wearing Google Glass.