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San Diego Padres pitcher Trevor Hoffman throws against the San Francisco Giants in the 9th inning at Petco Park in San Diego on April 9, 2007. The Padres beat the Giants 1-0
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San Diego Padres pitcher Trevor Hoffman throws against the San Francisco Giants in the 9th inning at Petco Park in San Diego on April 9, 2007. The Padres beat the Giants 1-0 and Hoffman got his second save of the year. (UPI Photo/Roger Williams Stock
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