Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres in San Diego
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Russell Martin (left) and first baseman James Loney collide while fielding a foul ball in the 9th inning against the San Diego Padres in San Diego, California on July 3, 2009. (UPI Photo/Robert Benson)
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