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Flashback: Carter's walk-off HR for Jays wins 1993 World Series
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John Smoltz: From Lansing to Cooperstown
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Photos: John Smoltz through the years
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1995 Braves: Mark Wohlers played prominent role in team's success
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Bumgarner beats Syndergaard in epic NLWC duel
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Braves Recap/Flashback: April 6 - Battery Power
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STL@SD: Smoltz hurls an overpowering five innings
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Ken Griffey Jr. - Wikipedia
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2023 MLB Playoffs highlights: Rangers advance to ALCS; Astros blowout Twins in Game 3
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STL@SD: Smoltz hurls an overpowering five innings
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