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After Dodgers relievers Evan Phillips and Tanner Scott threw a pair of scoreless innings, Dodger Stadium was plunged into darkness before Timmy Trumpet’s “Narco” sounded over the speakers to a light show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
The game remained scoreless until Tucker hit a solo home run to right field off Diamondbacks reliever Jonathan Loáisiga in the eighth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
And what about Cape Verde, who held Spain to a scoreless draw in their first game and then forced Argentina into extra-time?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Even after its rocky start, a scoreless draw against tiny Cape Verde, La Roja grew into the tournament.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
With about three minutes left in the second quarter and the game scoreless, Permian faced a second and thirteen from the Carter 31.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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