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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Jim Thome #25 at bat
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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Jim Thome #25 at bat
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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Jim Thome #25 at bat
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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Jim Thome #25 at bat
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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Jim Thome #25 gets
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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Jim Thome #25 signs
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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Jim Thome #25 at bat
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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Jim Thome #25 at bat
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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Jim Thome #25 at bat
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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Jim Thome #25 at bat
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Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Jim Thome #25 at bat