The two-strike pitches kept coming from Cole Hamels and Victor Martinez stubbornly fouled them off. A curveball sent off to the right, a fastball deflected to the left, a changeup rifled straight back; all good pitches that were spoiled as Martinez tried to find his way on base. (Full article: 810 words)

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