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August 4, 2009

Hoffman gets Manny in 9th as Brewers win (AP)

Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun (8) celebrates his three-run home run with teammate Mike Cameron(notes) (25) during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Aug. 3, 2009, in Los Angeles.

Bases loaded. Two outs in the ninth. Baseball's career saves leader protecting a one-run lead against one of the best hitters of their generation. The eager Dodger Stadium crowd all but expected Manny Ramirez to add to his Los Angeles lore. Instead, Trevor Hoffman and the Milwaukee Brewers made a remarkable escape.

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