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Gallen effective, Diamondbacks breath easy as rookie nets save in
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Way to go, DeWitt and Mo. Just splendid. : r/Cardinals
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Michael Wacha shuts down former team to snap Padres' skid
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Yankees eliminated from playoff contention with 7-1 loss to
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Michael Wacha shuts down former team to snap Padres' skid
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Michael Wacha brought Boston fans a lot of joy as a Cardinal, and
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Rom struggles, Padres' Wacha holds Cardinals' bats in check in 12
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Wacha takes no-hitter into 8th, fans 11 in Padres' 4-0 win over
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Padres start fast, snap Red Sox four-game winning streak
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Padres top Twins 6-1 with spark from 3-error 7th inning - CBS
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Riley's big night lifts Braves over Red Sox 9-7 in 11
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U.S. Olympic Team Wins Pitcher's Duel Over Collegiate National
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Column: Wacha hopes resurgent Red Sox season is launching pad with