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Carl Crawford ties moden record, steals 6 bases

Ever heard of a pitch-out? During the course of the Rays/Red Sox game in St. Petersburg, Florida, Carl Crawford went 4 for 4 and stole six bases. By doing so he tied a modern major league record that has only been done by three other players: Otis Nixon, Eddie Collins, and Eric Young. Is it just me, or have stolen bases gone up drastically over the past few years. During the late nineties and early "oughts" (?), a stolen base was about as rare as a triple play. Since everyone was on steroids, speed was put on the back-burner. Why steal a base and run out of breath when you can hit a 900-foot home run? That way, you can have a nice jog around the bases. But now it seems speed is not taken for granted and for those teams who have it, they are taking full advantage. Earlier this season, the Rockies' Dexter Fowler swiped five bags. Now Crawford with six. Anyone have seven in them?

Hawks beat Heat in Game 7, face Cleveland in second round

Arguably the most boring seven game series of all time. Maybe it was because there were no lead changes after the first quarter in any of the games, or because it was matched up against the greatest seven game series of all time (Chicago/Boston). Whatever the case, the outcome was largely material. The Atlanta Hawks have no chance against the Cavaliers. Not only is Cleveland the best team, they have the best player and the best home court advantage. And they haven't played a game since April it feels. Wait, they HAVEN'T played since April. A well-rested Cavs team up against an exhausted Hawks team? It could get ugly.

Only two headlines today. Got to study. I'll be back.