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Found October 01, 2009 on Deadspin:
Un-Rubbed Balls Create Sticky Situation For Cardinals
TEAMS: St. Louis Cardinals,  Boston Red Sox,  Cincinnati Reds,  Texas Rangers
PLAYERS: John Smoltz,  Bronson Arroyo,  Kenny Rogers
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John Smoltz thinks the reason he got roughed up last night is because his balls were not properly rubbed down. Yet, opposing pitcher Bronson Arroyo threw just fine. Is it because he was rubbing something special on his own balls? St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan sure thinks so! Smoltz had only walked three batters since coming to St. Louis in August, but walked five in just two innings last night. He complained during and after the game that the baseballs were too slick because ...
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