Boston's Mirabelli leaves game

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09/07/2007 - Baltimore, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Boston Red Sox catcher Doug Mirabelli left Thursday's Red Sox-Orioles game at Camden Yards with a strained left hamstring in the top of the third inning.

Mirabelli, who sees the majority of his games behind the plate catching knuckleballer Tim Wakefield, limped noticeably while running out a single in the third inning. After consulting with the Sox training staff, he elected to remain in the game, but eventually was lifted for pinch-runner Royce Clayton at second base when Julio Lugo followed with a single.

Kevin Cash took over behind the plate for the bottom of the inning.

The club activated Mirabelli from the 15-day disabled list on Saturday, but he did not play in Boston's 10-0 win against the Orioles.

In addition, Orioles starting pitcher Garrett Olson left the game with two outs in the fourth inning. After throwing a pitch to Boston's Julio Lugo, Olson exhibited obvious discomfort in his pitching arm.

Rocky Cherry entered the game with an 0-2 count on Lugo and induced a fly out.

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Arkansas Derby winner Curlin – unbeaten in three career races – tries to overcome both those obstacles in Saturday's 133rd Derby.

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Asmussen dismissed suggestions that Curlin's lack of racing experience could keep him from the winner's circle.

”He exudes confidence and he's got a great presence about him,'' the trainer said. ''I feel great about the position we're in. He's not worried about anything, why should you be?''
   
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