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SEATTLE - Doug Fister has pitched enough in his career at Safeco Field to know just how difficult it is — even with shorter fences — to hit a line drive out anywhere near centre field. Miguel Cabrera made it look simple.

Garry Nunn and Kirk MacDonald are both Racquet Club of Victoria-produced hockey players that have led their ECHL teams to the second round of the Kelly Cup playoffs, which begin Friday. Yet, they are studies in contrast due to their age difference.

MINNEAPOLIS - There is no quick fix for what ails the Los Angeles Angels. Poor starting pitching isn't giving their powerful offence much of a chance on most nights, and having to face Joe Mauer five times a game isn't helping.

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CINCINNATI - Manager Dusty Baker doesn't see it as a wasted evening, even though there was no final outcome. A day later, his Reds will have the first chance to come out as the eventual winner.

CLEVELAND - A night packed with emotion for Indians manager Terry Francona had a trace of frustration.

NEW YORK, N.Y. - By the time Brandon McCarthy threw his 100th pitch — and it was still only the fourth inning — he clearly was lost once again.

BALTIMORE - The Tampa Bay Rays hit three home runs and scored a whopping four runs, which these days amounts to offensive fireworks for a team struggling at the plate.

MILWAUKEE - Barry Zito thought he had his good stuff working. Problem was, the Milwaukee Brewers jumped all over it.

MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire has watched Joe Mauer chew up opposing pitchers for so long that sometimes he has to remind himself that hitting isn't as easy as Mauer makes it look. Now is one of those times.