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Ramirez hits first post-suspension homer (AP)

 
Manny Ramirez has hit his first home run since his return from a 50-game suspension for violating baseball's drug policy. The Los Angeles Dodgers slugger drove a 1-2 changeup from San Diego's Josh Geer an estimated 369 feet into the seats in left field at Petco Park with two outs in the first inning Saturday. (link)

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