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Scout: You Can Hear Lincecum Curve Spinning

Tim Lincecum is impressing players, scouts and fans with every start. Opponents are hitting .186 against the 2006 draft pick.

"He has a radio curveball," quipped Phillies scout Gordon Lakey. "You can hear it spinning. But you can't hit it."

Via ESPN


Zito Outduels Glavine At Shea

Barry Zito outpitched Tom Glavine over seven sharp innings and the Giants beat the Mets 3-0 Wednesday night to snap a four-game losing streak.

Pedro Feliz drove in three runs and Rich Aurilia tied a career high with four hits for the Giants, who bounced back from a difficult loss in the series opener against New York.

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Mets' Mota Expected Back After 50-Game Suspension

The Mets are ready to welcome back relief pitcher Guillermo Mota, who was suspended by MLB last fall for 50 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.

Mota is expected to be available in the bullpen as the Mets enter the middle game of a three-game set against the Giants on Wednesday night.

Via ESPN.com


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