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Oeltjen continues to shine with four hits in D-backs' win

Associated Press

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

PHOENIX -- Max Scherzer is not surprised by his former minor league roommate Trent Oeltjen's remarkable first week in the big leagues. Oeltjen had four more hits, falling a homer shy of the cycle and helping make Scherzer a winner as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the reeling New York Mets 6-2 Tuesday night. "He plays the game the right way," said Scherzer, who roomed with Oeltjen at Triple-A Tucson last season. "He plays it hard. He is always hustling. He always takes the extra base. Right now ...

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