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Dodgers load bases in ninth, Martin walks for winner

Associated Press

Friday, May 1, 2009

LOS ANGELES -- Russell Martin didn't need a hit to get the game-winning RBI, which was good for the Los Angeles Dodgers because he's been in quite a slump. Martin was in a 2-for-23 funk when Duaner Sanchez walked him with the bases loaded and two outs in the ninth inning to give the Dodgers a 1-0 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night. The Dodgers' two-time All-Star catcher is batting .198 in 21 games with just 12 RBIs. "He's fighting it right now," manager Joe Torre said. "I just t ...

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