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Nix's grand slam hangs loss on Cardinals, Smoltz

Associated Press

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

CINCINNATI -- John Smoltz had trouble gripping the ball Wednesday night and is hoping he still has a chance at being a postseason starter for the St. Louis Cardinals. Smoltz gave up Laynce Nix's first career grand slam in four shaky innings as the Cardinals lost 6-1 to the Cincinnati Reds. St. Louis has dropped three straight since clinching the NL Central title with a 6-3 win Saturday at Colorado and lost five of six overall. Smoltz (1-3) gave up six runs and six hits with five walks and thre ...

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