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Haren grabs 13th win as D-backs sweep Astros; Closer Qualls dislocates kneecap

Associated Press

Sunday, August 30, 2009

PHOENIX -- The Arizona Diamondbacks had to forego the traditional postgame handshake line after defeating the Houston Astros 4-3 on Sunday. Instead of celebrating a three-game sweep, the Diamondbacks tended to closer Chad Qualls, who dislocated his left kneecap on a freak game-ending play. Qualls crumpled to the dirt after deflecting a liner by Jason Michaels to shortstop Stephen Drew, who fired to first base for the final out. Qualls immediately motioned to the dugout for help, and trainers ...

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