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August 22: White Sox 4, Orioles 1

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How John Danks escaped this game having allowed just one run over 6 2/3 innings is hard to fathom. With just one out in the second inning, he already had five walks under his belt.  The out itself was a gift — Ty Wigginton drew the first walk, but tried stealing for no apparent reason. [...]

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