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Ellis' shot sets A's mark for second basemen in sixth straight win

Associated Press

Saturday, September 19, 2009

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Mark Ellis has a strong bond with former Oakland infielder Dick Green because the two men have a lot in common, from growing up in the same home town to playing the same position with the Athletics. He was honored to pass him for the franchise record for homers by a second baseman. "I actually forgot until [A's announcer] Ray Fosse said something," Ellis said after homering and scoring twice in Oakland's 8-4 win over Cleveland on Saturday. "It's neat whenever we're in the sa ...

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