Cain pitches 7 strong innings to outduel Hamels as Giants beat Phillies 3-0 for 2-1 NLCS lead
SAN FRANCISCO – Matt Cain has endured years of little or no run support. He has been San Francisco’s second star pitcher behind Tim Lincecum. Cain blew it earlier this month against San Diego when the Giants took their first shot at clinching the NL West.
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Hamels vs. Cain: another call to (strong) arms
SAN FRANCISCO – Charlie Manuel has been through enough postseasons to recognize special pitching matchups this time of year.
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Tony La Russa agrees to manage St. Louis Cardinals for a 16th season | Baseball
Tony La Russa, 66, ended the usual postseason suspense, agreeing to a 16th season as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Manuel makes right choice with Oswalt
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies had just blasted through the NLDS in straight sets, and that meant Charlie Manuel would be blessed with a manager’s most precious gift. He would be blessed with time — time to make a proper decision, to consider every variable and to listen to whatever it was that his gut was trying to holler.
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Oswalt faces pressure of pulling Phils even
Oswalt faces pressure of pulling Phils even
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