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IMAGE: Aug 20, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants mascot Lou Seal celebrates by waving the Giants flag after defeating the Chicago White Sox at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images \/ Imagn Images<\/div>\n

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