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Uribe Homer Sends Giants To World Series

Uribe Homer Sends Giants To World Series
The San Francisco Giants were one win away from knocking off the two-time National League champion Philadelphia Phillies and advancing to the World Series.
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Giants top Phillies, 3-2, to advance to World Series
Juan Uribe’s solo home run with two outs in the top of the eighth inning snaps a tie and sends San Francisco to the National League pennant and on to the World Series with a 3-2 victory over Philadelphia in Game 6 of the NLCS.
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by on October 17, 2010 Leave a Comment

Ross homer in 3rd ends Halladay hitless streak

Ross homer in 3rd ends Halladay hitless streak
Roy Halladay’s hitless streak in the postseason ended at 11 innings Saturday night when Cody Ross of the San Francisco Giants homered off him in the NL championship series opener. Halladay’s string is the second longest in postseason history, STATS LLC said. Don Larsen put together a streak of 11 1-3 innings for the New York Yankees — he pitched a perfect game against Brooklyn in the 1956…
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Pitching-duel hype was just . . . hype
The Phillies’ Roy Halladay was not perfect and the San Francisco Giants, particularly Cody Ross, hit him. San Francisco’s Tim Lincecum was not nearly as dominant as he had been in his previous outing against Atlanta and the Phillies scuffed him some, too.
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Saturday’s Giants – Phillies box score
Giants 4, Phillies 3
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Lincecum outduels Halladay, Giants take 1-0 lead
PHILADELPHIA – Tim Lincecum outduelled Roy Halladay and Cody Ross hit a pair of solo homers Saturday as the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 in Game 1 of the NL championship series.
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by on October 6, 2010 Leave a Comment

Snyder, Alvarez homer to lead Pirates past Marlins

Snyder, Alvarez homer to lead Pirates past Marlins
MIAMI (AP) – Chris Snyder and surging rookie Pedro Alvarez homered to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Florida Marlins 5-1 on Friday night. It was a rare road victory for the Pirates, who improved to 17-62 away from home.
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Snyder, Alvarez homer to lead Pirates past Marlins
Chris Snyder and surging rookie Pedro Alvarez homered to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Florida Marlins 5-1 on Friday night.
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Snyder, Alvarez homer to lead Pirates past Marlins
Chris Snyder and surging rookie Pedro Alvarez homered to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Florida Marlins 5-1 on Friday night.
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by on September 30, 2010 Leave a Comment

Hill, Jays set franchise homer mark in win over Yanks

Hill, Jays set franchise homer mark in win over Yanks
Aaron Hill went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer, as the Toronto Blue Jays slugged their way past the New York Yankees, 8-4, in the rubber match of a three-game series.
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Wells, Buck homer and Blue Jays beat Yankees 7-5
Toronto Blue Jays’ Vernon Wells, right, celebrates with Blue Jays’ Yunel Escobar, left, and Travis Snider, center, after hitting a three run home run against the New York Yankees starting pitcher A.J. Burnett during the third inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Monday, Sept. 27, 2010.
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by on September 26, 2010 Leave a Comment

Sanchez’s homer lifts Marlins past Mets, 5-2

Sanchez’s homer lifts Marlins past Mets, 5-2
Florida Marlins relief pitcher Adalberto Mendez throws in the first inning during a baseball game against the New York Mets in Miami, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010.
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Hart hits 30th HR in Brewers’ 8-3 win over Marlins
Corey Hart hit one of three Milwaukee homers and Yovani Gallardo added another win to his strong September, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to an 8-3 victory over the Florida Marlins on Thursday night.
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County Commission Recall: What’s Norm Going To Do?
Auto dealer Norm Braman said he might finance a recall of Miami-Dade commissioners who voted to increase property taxes. And they did it anyway. Miami-Dade County Florida – United States – Florida – Property tax – Counties
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by on September 25, 2010 Leave a Comment

Wainwright gets 20th win, Craig clubs 3-run homer in Cards’ 7-1 win over Cubs

Wainwright gets 20th win, Craig clubs 3-run homer in Cards’ 7-1 win over Cubs
CHICAGO – This time the bullpen came through and Adam Wainwright finally got that elusive win.
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Wainwright gets 20th win as Cardinals top Cubs 7-1
Published: Friday, September 24, 2010 at 5:19 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, September 24, 2010 at 5:19 p.m. CHICAGO – Adam Wainwright pitched six innings for his 20th victory and Allen Craig hit a three-run homer in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 7-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday.
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by on September 21, 2010 Leave a Comment

Walker’s homer caps rally in eighth as Pirates sweep D’Backs

Walker’s homer caps rally in eighth as Pirates sweep D’Backs
Walker’s homer caps rally in eighth as Pirates sweep D’Backs
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McCutchen, Bowker help Pirates beat Diamondbacks
Andrew McCutchen and John Bowker each hit two-run homers to help the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 9-6, in the second test of a three-game series at PNC Park.
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by on September 15, 2010 Leave a Comment

Posada’s pinch-hit homer lifts Yankees over Rays

Posada’s pinch-hit homer lifts Yankees over Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jorge Posada led off the 10th inning with a pinch-hit homer, lifting the New York Yankees over the Tampa Bay Rays 8-7 and back into first place in the AL East on Tuesday night. Robinson Cano and Alex Rodriguez also homered for the Yankees, who squandered a…
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Jorge Posada: New Trick By an Old Dog Saves the Day for Yankees
Jorge Posada had become something of a forgotten man around the Yankee Universe this season. He’s always stayed in the shadows of New York’s starry landscape when you think about it, which is pretty amazing when you realize he’s one of the greatest offensive catchers to ever play the game. If the Core Four was U2, then Posada would obviously be drummer Larry Mullen, Jr.—all brooding intensity …
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Yankees back to where they belong
Jorge Posada’s pinch-hit homer in the 10th inning gave the Yanks an 8-7 victory over the Rays.
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