Houston Astros second baseman Kazuo Matsui, left, forces out San Francisco Giants' Jose Castillo after a ground ball by Emmanuel Burriss in the second inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Burriss was safe at first base. AP Photo logo AP Photo 21 months ago

Houston Astros second baseman Kazuo Matsui, left, forces out San Francisco Giants' Jose Castillo after a ground ball by Emmanuel Burriss in the second inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Burriss was safe at first base.

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