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Gregor Blanco vs. Mike Baxter

San Francisco Giants center fielder Gregor Blanco catches

Photo credit: AP Photo/Jeff Chiu

Gregor Blanco made a diving catch in the seventh inning Wednesday night to preserve Matt Cain's perfect game, the first in the San Francisco Giants'  129-year history.

Mike Baxter made a terrific catch in the seventh inning on June 1 to save Johan Santana's no-hitter, the first in the Mets' 50-plus year history.

Both are significant plays in their own right, be in the context of...

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