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The one that got away -- and Where are they now?

 
What if Austin Kearns had snared Carlos Lee's liner? What if Luis Ayala had wasted an 0-2 pitch? What if Lastings Milledge could break right on Lance Berkman's ball in the seventh? What if Saul Rivera didn't balk? What if Lance Berkman hadn't gone 5 for 5 -- and stolen two bases? Things to consider after a 6-5 loss. Homers from Nick Johnson, Aaron Boone and Kearns. Four one-run leads -- all lost. Ick. I'll...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry. (link)

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