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Slumping Hairston sits out Thursday

: Athletics OF Scott Hairston, batting .236 since coming over from the Padres and .229 in September, got the night off Thursday against the Indians. He did appear as a pinch hitter, though, and went 0 for 1. (Updated 09/18/2009). Full Article at CBS Sports

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  1. Oakland Athletics' Scott Hairston, left, and Rajai Davis look up as the fans reach for the ball that bounced into the stands on a ground-rule double by Chicago White Sox's Scott Podsednik during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, in Chicago.
  2. PHOENIX - MAY 26:  Scott Hairston #12 of the San Diego Padres walks back to the dugout after striking out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the major league baseball game at Chase Field on May 26, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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