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Zito, Giants slow Dodgers' NL West drive (AP)

 
Barry Zito took a shutout into the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat Los Angeles 7-1 on Friday night, slowing the Dodgers' drive toward an NL West title. Despite their fourth loss in 19 games, the Dodgers' magic number for clinching the division crown was reduced to six because of Arizona's 3-2 loss at Colorado. (link)

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