Olympics: Baseball Pictures

The baseball field at the Beijing Wukesong Sports Center is seen in Beijing, China, Thursday, July 31, 2008. The field is the venue for the Beijing Olympic Games baseball matches. The Games open on Aug, 8. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

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Pitcher Stephen Strasburg of the US Olympic baseball team throws during practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, July 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Pitcher Brandon Knight, of the US Olympic baseball team, throws during practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, July 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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U.S. Olympic baseball team outfielder Matt Laporta hits during practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, July 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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U.S. Olympic baseball team catcher Taylor Teagarden catches during practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, July 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Davey Johnson, left, manager of the U.S. Olympic baseball team, talks to infielder Terry Tiffee during practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, July 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Davey Johnson, manager of the U.S. Olympic baseball team, smiles as he watches his team practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, July 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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U.S. Olympic baseball team second baseman Jayson Nix throws during practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, July 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Matt Laporta, left, of the U.S. Olympic baseball team talks to teammate Taylor Teagarden during practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, July 29, 2008. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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New York Mets pitchers Brandon Knight, left, and John Maine watch their Major League Baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals from the dugout Friday, July 25, 2008, at Shea Stadium in New York. Knight, who was called up from the minors and is to make his major league debut on Saturday, was also named to the United States Olympic team. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

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