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BASEBALL-MLB-MIL-CIN/ — Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Robert Gasser throws a pitch during a game against the Cincinnati Reds at American Family Field Sunday.
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BASEBALL-MLB-MIL-CIN/ — Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Chase Burns delivers during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field Sunday.
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BASEBALL-MLB-MIL-CIN/ — Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers reacts after striking out during a game against the Cincinnati Reds at American Family Field Sunday.
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BASEBALL-MLB-MIL-CIN/ — Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Joey Ortiz looks on after hitting a home run during a game against the Cincinnati Reds at American Family Field Sunday.
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BASEBALL-MLB-MIL-CIN/ — Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Joey Ortiz, right, reacts after a home run during a game against the Cincinnati Reds at American Family Field Sunday.
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BASEBALL-MLB-MIL-CIN/ — Cincinnati Reds second baseman Juan Brito, left, catches a popup hit during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field Sunday.
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BASEBALL-MLB-MIL-CIN/ — Cincinnati Reds second baseman Juan Brito, left, tags out Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell during a game at American Family Field Sunday.
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BASEBALL-MLB-MIL-CIN/ — Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Tyler Stephenson connects with a pitch during a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field Sunday.
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