With the Dodgers protecting a 2-0 lead on May 13, 2004, Alex Cora battled Cubs starter Matt Clement through a truly remarkable plate appearance. After fouling off 14 straight pitches during an 18-pitch at-bat, Cora finally launched a two-run homer that turned a tense duel into a 4-0 Dodgers victory.
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How four consecutive infield hits shaped the game's early scoring.
The last Dodgers team to start this well.
The unlikely path Dodger pitcher Wilson Alvarez took back to a rotation.
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Reggie ties Ruth at the All-Star Game
all eyes on a 21-year old pitching sensation
Rose weighs in on the AL West race
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