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Kearns' two-out single lifts Nats in 10th inning

Associated Press

Sunday, July 26, 2009

WASHINGTON -- Austin Kearns' role has changed, from power-hitting regular to bench player. What's remained constant is his veteran approach to difficult circumstances. Kearns, inserted into the game as a defensive replacement in the ninth inning, drove in the winning run with a two-out, 10th-inning single, and the Washington Nationals beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Sunday. "Austin is such a pro and he gave us a professional at-bat," said interim manager Jim Riggleman. "He got a good pitch to ...

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