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Even by NL book, A's come out on top

Jun. 20, 2009
Rookie left-hander Brett Anderson threw 68 pitches on Saturday night and came out for a pinch hitter in the sixth, done in by National League-style baseball. That left the A's fortunes in the hands of the bullpen and Oakland relievers, called upon in a tie...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa