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Aug 31st O’s vs. The Evil Empire – lineups announced, no A-Rod


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Do you find yourself saying, "Man, this guy's an Orioles killer" ALL THE TIME?!?!??!?!

Speaks volumes, huh?

You have to wonder how a guy can be this sucessful against any one team. It has to say something about our approach and preparation. Other teams manage to hit Pettitte on ocasion.
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Hey, were you guys aware that Andy Pettitte is throwing a perfect game? It's true, not a single runner has gotten on yet. Wouldn't that be something if Andy Pettitte threw a perfect game?

You mean he's not just throwing a NO-HITTER, but a PERFECT perfect game?

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You mean he's not just throwing a NO-HITTER, but a PERFECT perfect game?

It's true! There has only been one no-hitter thrown at Camden Yards before. This would be the second no hitter and the first perfect game. Better not turn those televisions off, we could be seeing history tonight!

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