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Articles in Oct, 2004 issue of Baseball Digest

• Most dramatic Game 7: World Series finishes
  by John Kuenster
• Baseball profile
  by Rick Sorci
• Scott Podsednik: Milwaukee's aggressive leadoff man speedy outfielder has helped spark Brewers' offense and adds excitement with his hustle and hard play
  by Steve Cline
• Players who left the game on their own terms: former infielder Richie Hebner: one-time third baseman has fond memories of his career, but wishes he had the chance to play in an All-Star game
  by Kevin Glew
• 7th inning stretch: World Series winning-shares
• Bill Madlock: the game I'll never forget as told to Al Doyle: former pirates third baseman recalls Game 5 of the 1979 World Series when he collected four hits in Pittsburgh's comeback victory
• Jim Thome: blue-collar slugger charming the Philly faithful: Philadelphia first baseman has become a fan favorite with his steady production and friendly demeanor
  by Gary Graves
• Potential Hall of Fame pitchers overshadowed by game's offensive emphasis: numbers put up by hurlers such as Roger Clemens, Randy Johnson, Tom Glavine and Greg Maddux get tossed aside for home run hitters
  by Kevin Baxter
• A's Ace Mark Mulder ranks among game's elite pitchers: Oakland left-hander has been the majors' winningest hurler since the start of the 2001 season and through July 2004
  by Chris Haft
• Sloppiest: World Series confrontations: some of the worst played Fall Classic matchups evolved around poor fielding, hitting and pitching
  by George Vass
• Baseball rules corner: when runner is hit by batted ball, Rule 7.09 comes into play
  by Rich Marazzi
• World Series results
• The fans speak out
• Where are they now? Former reliever Ryne Duren: one-time Yankee pitcher recalls his playing career and the fear he put in opposing batters with his fastball and poor eyesight
  by Ed Lucas
• Baseball quick quiz
• New York Yankees: the most storied team in baseball history: with 26 World Series titles, 39 pennants and a list of Hall of Fame personalities, the Bronx pinstripers continue their long-standing tradition of success
  by Wayne Coffey