whereisvanslyke.blogspot.com - 5/10/2008
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Cope: the motherflippen' Rhymenocerous What a wonderful way to kill a Friday afternoon. Honestly, words don't do this thing justice Hat-tip: Bugs and Cranks
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... struck out on 3 pitches. The third one was right down the middle and he didn't even move. Fred bailed him out quickly, though. ------ Ian Snell hit maybe the hardest ball I've seen him hit...ever. He got his 2nd career double. -- The win (our 4th in a row-tying a season high) moves us to just 3 under .500 (16-19) and 5 back in the division. -------------------------- Not really related to the game or anything, but this is just awesome. You have to watch it: (Via [WHYGAVS] via [Bugs and Cranks]) ...
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