Willis' no-hit bid not enough for Tigers (AP)
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Jim Thome hit an RBI double in the sixth inning for the White Sox's only hit off Dontrelle Willis, and Chicago beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 Saturday, their fifth straight loss to start the season. Willis was wild in his debut with the Tigers, walking seven in five-plus innings. He gave up three runs in the White Sox's four-run sixth.
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Shades Of A Very Expensive 2003 [MLB Closer]
Published 4/6/2008 by Sussman at Deadspin
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