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Meche strong again in downing A's

 
Righty Gil Meche continued his strong pitching, going seven innings and allowing two runs, as the Royals beat the A's, 5-2, on Tuesday. Mike Aviles hit a solo shot to give KC the lead for good, and John Buck added a three-run homer. (link)

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