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That put two on for Tulowitzki, and Ryan Madson (FSY) relieved starter Cliff Lee (FSY) in a double-switch that also brought in left fielder Ben Francisco (FSY) to replace Raul Ibanez (FSY).
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The Braves have been reluctant to use Glaus, 33, at third base - he has played only three innings there all season, including the 10th inning in Game 2, when he entered as part of a double-switch and wound up starting a critical 5-4-3 double play - but had few other options after Conrad's nightmarish performance in Game 3.
One day later, Braves' Conrad back at work, but out of lineup Dave Sheinin 2010
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It's fashionable to bash the offensive prowess of the National League land of the double-switch and one guy in every starting lineup just trying not to hurt himself when he swings.
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With two outs in the bottom of the sixth, Sean Burnett replaced the ineffective Tyler Clippard, and Roger Bernadina replaced Michael Morse in right field as the second half of a double-switch that would delay the pitcher's batting spot for seven slots.
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When McLaren put Sean Burnett in for Tyler Clippard, he made sure to double-switch -- Nyjer Morgan came out of the game in favor of Roger Bernadina.
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Mr. Manuel even removed Mr. Beltran from Sunday's game in a double-switch after Mr. Beltran's seventh-inning strikeout, though he did say the decision had nothing to do with Mr. Beltran's health.
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Victorino, who entered in a double-switch in the seventh, was 8-for-24 with two homers and six RBIs on the trip.
USATODAY.com 2008
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In Mighty Aphrodite, the double-switch of babies is neatly carried out by Fate and, in the end, it all works out.
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And yes, it had occurred to me that they might double-switch and send the Hornets to SEA.
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Blum, who came in at second base in a double-switch, was hitting in the postseason for only the second time of his career and the first since Oct. 4, when he went 0-for-1 in Chicago's 14-2 victory against the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the American League Division Series.
USATODAY.com - White Sox hero Blum can't quite grasp his effort 2005
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