Preview: Game #157, Diamondbacks @ Padres
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Randall DelgadoRHP, 5-6, 3.96Ian KennedyRHP, 6-10 5.01Diamondbacks Starting Lineup:1. Adam Eaton, CF2. Aaron Hill, 2B3. Paul Goldschmidt, 1B4. Martin Prado, LF5. Miguel Montero, C6. Matt Davidson, 3B7....
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