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Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas ready for first World Baseball Classic
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After Kershaw's debacle, the Dodgers look to regroup with a rookie
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Alek Thomas beaming with pride after sparking Diamondbacks
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Thomas' tying homer, Moreno's decisive hit send D-backs over
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Pham, Gurriel homer, Diamondbacks power past Phillies 5-1 to force
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Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw chased in 1st inning of NLDS against
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