Michael Aubrey crosses home plate and smacks helmets with teammate Matt Groff after hitting a solo homer in the eighth inning against Cincinnati, Thursday, May 17, 2001, in New Orleans. Tulane won 9-7. (AP Photo/The Times-Picayune, Eliot Kamenitz)

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Second baseman Andy Cannizaro throws to first base over Charlotte's George Sandel to complete the double play and end the first inning Friday, May 18, 2001, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Times Picayune, Ric Francis)

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James Jurries is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo home run to give Tulane a 1-0 lead in the second inning against Charlotte on Friday, May 18, 2001, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/The Times Picayune, Ric Francis)

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