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Atlanta Braves' Francisco Cervelli celebrates as he crosses the plate after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, Sept. 24,
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Pittsburgh Pirates Francisco Cervelli (29) and home plate umpire DJ Reyburn, left, react after both being hit by a pitch as Toronto Blue Jays catcher Dioner Navarro, centre, looks to help during
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