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Molina Hits Homer in 11th for Win

Woeful Giants blow lead in 9th before catcher's heroics

By Chip Bayers, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 9, 2008 1:31 AM CDT

(Newser) – Bengie Molina hit his second homer of the game with one out in the 11th inning off Cla Meredith, giving the San Francisco Giants a 3-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Brad Hennessey (1-0) threw two shutout innings as the... Read full story »

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