San Francisco Giants' Nate Schierholtz slides safe past the tag of Houston Astros third baseman Geoff Blum, advancing on a double by Giants' Edgar Renteria (not shown) during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, July 3, 2009, in San Francisco. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 months ago

San Francisco Giants' Nate Schierholtz slides safe past the tag of Houston Astros third baseman Geoff Blum, advancing on a double by Giants' Edgar Renteria (not shown) during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, July 3, 2009, in San Francisco.

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