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Archive for May 4th, 2011

The Greatest Save in Baseball History: Monday’s Heroics Were a Defining Moment in Patriotism and the American Pastime

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The death of Osama Bin Laden sparked a wave of patriotic fervor that swept across the United States. One of the most vivid images of this spontaneous reaction took place at Citizens Bank Ballpark, where fans started to chant “U-S-A” during the tenth inning of the Mets and Phillies’ Sunday night game. Over the last […]

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Easy as 123? Liriano No-Hits ChiSox, but Pitch Count Could Be Cause for Concern

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Only days before Francisco Liriano pitched a no-hitter against the White Sox, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire admitted that the team was “talking about [its] options” with the struggling left hander. Presumably, last night’s performance put an end to that discussion. At the risk of throwing cold water on what is a remarkable accomplishment under any […]

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