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Cubs
@ Cardinals
Busch Stadium
April 23, 1984
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs, played on April 23, 1984 at Busch Stadium.
Game Summary
| Date | April 23, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Visiting Team |
Chicago Cubs
|
| Home Team |
St. Louis Cardinals
|
| Winning Pitcher | — |
| Losing Pitcher | — |
| Save | — |
| Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
| Date | April 23, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Day of Week | Mon |
| Day / Night | N |
| Visiting Team | Chicago Cubs |
| Home Team | St. Louis Cardinals |
| Visiting Starting Pitcher | Scott Sanderson |
| Home Starting Pitcher | Dave LaPoint |
| Ballpark | Busch Stadium |
| City | St. Louis |
| State | MO |
| Attendance | 12,468 |
| Time of Game | 2 hours 47 minutes |
| Umpires | HP: Fred Brocklander 1B: Bill Williams 2B: Dick Stello 3B: John McSherry |
Chicago Cubs Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Henry Cotto | Center Fielder |
| Ryne Sandberg | Second Baseman |
| Gary Matthews | Left Fielder |
| Leon Durham | First Baseman |
| Keith Moreland | Right Fielder |
| Ron Cey | Third Baseman |
| Jody Davis | Catcher |
| Larry Bowa | Shortstop |
| Scott Sanderson | Pitcher |
| Jim Frey | Manager |
St. Louis Cardinals Lineup
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Lonnie Smith | Left Fielder |
| Willie McGee | Center Fielder |
| Andy Van Slyke | First Baseman |
| George Hendrick | Right Fielder |
| Darrell Porter | Catcher |
| Ken Oberkfell | Third Baseman |
| Ozzie Smith | Shortstop |
| Mike Ramsey | Second Baseman |
| Dave LaPoint | Pitcher |
| Whitey Herzog | Manager |
All Plays in Game
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Cubs
@ Cardinals
Busch Stadium
April 23, 1984
Top 1
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Cubs, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cotto vs. LaPoint
Cotto hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smith scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sandberg vs. LaPoint
Sandberg hits a fly ball into center field. McGee settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matthews vs. LaPoint
Matthews hits a popup towards first. Van Slyke settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Cubs, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smith vs. Sanderson
Smith takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
McGee vs. Sanderson
McGee hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sandberg fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Van Slyke vs. Sanderson
Van Slyke hits a fly ball into center field. Cotto settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Hendrick vs. Sanderson
Hendrick hits a popup towards short. Bowa settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 2
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Cubs, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Durham vs. LaPoint
Durham hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Moreland vs. LaPoint
Moreland hits a fly ball into right field. Hendrick settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cey vs. LaPoint
Cey hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Durham moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Davis vs. LaPoint
Davis hits a fly ball into right field. Hendrick settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 0 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Bowa vs. LaPoint
Bowa hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Durham scores. Cey moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Sanderson vs. LaPoint
Sanderson hits a ball on the ground towards third. Oberkfell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Cubs, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Porter vs. Sanderson
Porter hits a fly ball into right field. Moreland settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oberkfell vs. Sanderson
Oberkfell hits a popup towards short. Bowa settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smith vs. Sanderson
Smith hits a fly ball into left field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 3
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Cubs, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cotto vs. LaPoint
Cotto hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. LaPoint fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sandberg vs. LaPoint
Sandberg hits a ball on the ground towards third. Oberkfell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matthews vs. LaPoint
Matthews hits a fly ball into center field. McGee settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Cubs, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ramsey vs. Sanderson
Ramsey hits a ball on the ground towards first. Durham scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Ramsey for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
LaPoint vs. Sanderson
LaPoint hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Sanderson fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smith vs. Sanderson
Smith hits a fly ball into center field. Cotto settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Cubs, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Durham vs. LaPoint
Durham takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Moreland vs. LaPoint
Moreland strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cey vs. LaPoint
Cey takes first base on ball four. Durham moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Davis vs. LaPoint
There goes Durham. The throw from Porter and he is safe. Durham steals third. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Davis vs. LaPoint
There goes Cey. The throw from Porter and he is safe. Cey steals second. View Play -
Cubs, 1 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Davis vs. LaPoint
Davis hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Durham scores. Cey moves to third. View Play -
Cubs, 2 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Bowa vs. LaPoint
Bowa bunts towards the mound. LaPoint fields it and throws to first for the out. Cey scores. Davis moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Sanderson vs. LaPoint
Sanderson hits a fly ball into left field. Smith settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McGee vs. Sanderson
McGee hits a popup towards short. Bowa settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Van Slyke vs. Sanderson
Van Slyke hits a popup towards short. Bowa settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hendrick vs. Sanderson
Hendrick hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Sandberg scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 5
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Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cotto vs. LaPoint
Cotto hits a ball on the ground towards third. Oberkfell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sandberg vs. LaPoint
Sandberg hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smith scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matthews vs. LaPoint
Matthews hits a fly ball into center field. McGee settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Porter vs. Sanderson
Porter hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Sandberg settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oberkfell vs. Sanderson
Oberkfell hits a fly ball into right field. Moreland settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Smith vs. Sanderson
Smith hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Sanderson fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Durham vs. LaPoint
Durham hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. LaPoint fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moreland vs. LaPoint
Moreland hits a ball on the ground towards short. Smith scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cey vs. LaPoint
Cey hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of McGee. Cey reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Davis vs. LaPoint
Davis hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Ramsey scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ramsey vs. Sanderson
Ramsey hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Cotto. Ramsey reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Braun vs. Sanderson
Steve Braun pinch hits for Dave LaPoint.
Braun hits a ball on the ground towards first. Durham scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Braun for the out. Ramsey moves to third. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Smith vs. Sanderson
Smith hits a fly ball into right field. Moreland settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Ramsey tags and scores. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
McGee vs. Sanderson
McGee hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Sanderson fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Bowa vs. Lahti
Jeff Lahti now pitching.
Bowa hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of McGee. Bowa reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Sanderson vs. Lahti
Sanderson strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Cotto vs. Lahti
Cotto hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Ramsey scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Bowa moves to third. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Sandberg vs. Lahti
Sandberg hits a ball on the ground towards third. Oberkfell fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Van Slyke vs. Sanderson
Van Slyke hits a fly ball into left field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hendrick vs. Sanderson
Hendrick hits a fly ball into left field. Matthews settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Porter vs. Sanderson
Porter hits a long drive deep into center field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oberkfell vs. Sanderson
Oberkfell takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Smith vs. Sanderson
Smith hits a fly ball into center field. Cotto settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Matthews vs. Lahti
Matthews takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Durham vs. Rucker
Dave Rucker now pitching.
Durham strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Moreland vs. Rucker
Moreland takes first base on ball four. Matthews moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 3 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Cey vs. Allen
Neil Allen now pitching.
Cey hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Matthews scores. Moreland moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Davis vs. Allen
There's a wild pitch. Moreland moves to third. Cey moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 4 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: -23
Davis vs. Allen
Davis hits a ball on the ground towards unknown player. Fielder's choice made on unknown runner with result that runner safe. Moreland scores. Cey moves to third. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play -
Cubs, 5 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Bowa vs. Allen
Bowa hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Ramsey scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Cey scores. Davis moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 6 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Hall vs. Allen
Mel Hall pinch hits for Scott Sanderson.
Hall hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Ramsey scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Cubs, 6 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Herr vs. Smith
Tom Herr pinch hits for Mike Ramsey. Lee Smith now pitching.
Herr hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 6 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Iorg vs. Smith
Art Howe pinch runs for Tom Herr. Dane Iorg pinch hits for Neil Allen.
Iorg hits a popup towards short. Bowa settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 6 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Smith vs. Smith
Smith strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 6 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
McGee vs. Smith
McGee takes first base on ball four. Howe moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 6 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Van Slyke vs. Smith
Van Slyke hits a fly ball into center field. Cotto settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 9
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Cubs, 6 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cotto vs. Stuper
John Stuper now pitching. Art Howe now playing second base. Dane Iorg now playing first base.
Cotto hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Howe settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 6 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Sandberg vs. Stuper
Sandberg is hit by the pitch. View Play -
Cubs, 6 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Matthews vs. Stuper
Matthews hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Sandberg moves to third. View Play -
Cubs, 6 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Durham vs. Stuper
Durham hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Stuper has Sandberg trapped. There's the throw to Porter and over to Oberkfell, who tags Sandberg for the out. Matthews moves to second. Score that a fielder's choice. View Play -
Cubs, 6 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Moreland vs. Stuper
Moreland hits a fly ball into center field. McGee settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 9
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Cubs, 6 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Hendrick vs. Smith
Gary Woods now playing left field.
Hendrick strikes out. View Play -
Cubs, 6 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Porter vs. Smith
Porter hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Cubs, 6 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Oberkfell vs. Smith
Oberkfell hits a ball on the ground into center field for a base hit. Porter moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 6 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Smith vs. Smith
Smith hits a fly ball into left field. Woods settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Cubs, 6 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Howe vs. Smith
Howe takes first base on ball four. Porter moves to third. Oberkfell moves to second. View Play -
Cubs, 6 - Cardinals, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Iorg vs. Smith
Iorg strikes out. View Play
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Box Score
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Game of 4/23/1984 -- Chicago at St.Louis (N)
Chicago AB R H RBI St.Louis AB R H RBI
Cotto H, cf 5 0 0 0 Smith L, lf 2 0 0 1
Sandberg R, 2b 4 0 0 0 McGee W, cf 3 0 0 0
Matthews G, lf 4 1 1 0 Van Slyke A, 1b 4 0 0 0
Woods G, lf 0 0 0 0 Stuper J, p 0 0 0 0
Durham L, 1b 4 2 1 0 Hendrick G, rf 4 0 0 0
Moreland K, rf 4 1 0 0 Porter D, c 4 1 2 1
Cey R, 3b 3 2 3 1 Oberkfell K, 3b 3 0 1 0
Davis J, c 4 0 1 2 Smith O, ss 4 0 0 0
Bowa L, ss 3 0 2 3 Ramsey M, 2b 2 1 1 0
Sanderson S, p 3 0 0 0 Herr T, ph 1 0 1 0
Hall M, ph 1 0 0 0 Howe A, pr-2b 0 0 0 0
Smith L, p 0 0 0 0 LaPoint D, p 1 0 0 0
Braun S, ph 1 0 0 0
Lahti J, p 0 0 0 0
Rucker D, p 0 0 0 0
Allen N, p 0 0 0 0
Iorg D, ph-1b 2 0 0 0
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
35 6 8 6 31 2 5 2
Chicago 010 200 030 -- 6
St.Louis 000 001 100 -- 2
Chicago IP H R ER BB SO
Sanderson S (W) 7.0 2 2 2 2 0
Smith L 2.0 3 0 0 2 3
St.Louis IP H R ER BB SO
LaPoint D (L) 6.0 5 3 3 2 1
Lahti J* 1.0 1 1 1 1 1
Rucker D 0.1 0 1 1 1 1
Allen N 0.2 1 1 1 0 0
Stuper J 1.0 1 0 0 0 0
* Pitched to 1 batter in 8th
LOB -- Chicago 8, St.Louis 7
2B -- Cey R, Ramsey M, Bowa L
HR -- Porter D
SB -- Durham L, Cey R
SH -- Bowa L
SF -- Smith L
HBP -- by Stuper J (Sandberg R)
WP -- Allen N
T -- 2:47
A -- 12468
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