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July 27, 1969: Eighteen pitchers see duty during 20-inning Red Sox-Pilots battle – Society for American Baseball Research
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Hilarious moment Nationals fan takes a home run ball to the stomach to avoid spilling his beer
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Dad shocked as kid throws home run ball back
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Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado 'used an illegal bat' during Game 1 of the World Series
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J.R. Richard dies
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Dad catches son's home run off the bat that he bought for him - ESPN
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No Poetic Words Can Lift Spirits After Tigers' Loss - The New York Times
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Poor defense dooms Yanks in thrashing