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Padres Score: Nelson Cruz Dominates, Seth Lugo Shines in San
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Padres rally for 2-game Mexican sweep, beat Giants 6-4
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Padres aim to shake off jet lag vs. Reds
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Rangers back in World Series, 12 years after twice being 1 strike
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Nelson Cruz, Seth Lugo do what is needed for Padres to win third
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LEADING OFF: Padres try new pitch, Reds-Brewers, O's skid
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Nelson Cruz, Padres agree to deal
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Padres rally for 2-game sweep of Giants in Mexico
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Machado leads 11-HR Mexico City slugfest, Padres top Giants