Chicago White Sox's Scott Podsednik (22) runs past Kansas City Royals catcher Miguel Olivo to score after White Sox's Jim Thome reached on a fielding error during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, July 3, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

Chicago White Sox's Scott Podsednik (22) runs past Kansas City Royals catcher Miguel Olivo to score after White Sox's Jim Thome reached on a fielding error during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, July 3, 2009, in Kansas City, Mo.

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