Found August 18, 2009 on Venom Strikes:
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After losing game one of their four city road trip in Atlanta, against the Braves, 9-4 yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks are now in Philadelphia.  Currently the Dbacks lead the Phillies 1-0 in the 3rd inning, now waiting out a rain delay.  No surprise in Philly.  Stephen Drew lead off the game with his 11th home [...]
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