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Tomko's five-hit shutout hurts Rangers' playoff hopes

Associated Press

Monday, September 14, 2009

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Brett Tomko earned his 100th major league victory in style. The right-hander pitched a five-hitter for his milestone win and the Oakland Athletics dealt a blow to Texas' playoff hopes, routing the Rangers 9-0 on Monday night. "If you're going to do it, do it the right way," said Tomko, who threw 114 pitches in his second career shutout. "That makes it more memorable." Released by the New York Yankees on July 29, Tomko (5-3) struck out three and didn't walk a batter in his ...

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