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Athletics' Rooker blasts two-run homer in third inning vs. Cubs
Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker hit a two-run home run in the third inning to get the Green and Gold on the board against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday afternoon at Sutter Health Park.Athletics' Rooker blasts two-run homer in third inning vs. Cubs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
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