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MLB
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Lauren Theisen
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The Dodgers Need A 75-Game Series
201
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Kathryn Xu
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MLB
The Astros Were Not About To Lose A Battle Of Bullpens
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Lauren Theisen
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MLB
The Negating Effects Of First-Half-Inning Run Scoring On Competitive Integrity And Entertainment Fidelity
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104
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MLB
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127
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Kathryn Xu
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MLB
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