Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw pitches against the Giants on June 18 (Mark J. Terrill) Associated Press
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Wednesday Quickie Quiz & Single Digits - Hakeem Olajuwon, Sam Bowie, Michael Jordan, Clayton Kershaw, Scott Kingery

Bob Vetrone

WEDNESDAY’S QUICKIE QUIZ

>>> Thirty-five years ago today, Hakeem Olajuwon, Sam Bowie and Michael Jordan were the top three picks in the NBA Draft. Which of Jordan’s college teammates went No. 4?

(Answer Below)

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WEDNESDAY’S SINGLE DIGITS

>>> The Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw faced the San Francisco Giants for the 47th time in his career Tuesday. He has a career ERA of 1.68 against them with 343 strikeouts and has held them to a .198 batting average.

So how is his record against them only 23-11?

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>>> The Phillies have made 23 roster moves to alter their 25-man roster so far in June. They will get to make another today when they add a 26th player for the scheduled day/night make-up doubleheader in Washington.

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>>> No one must be more frustrated with these Phillies rainouts that Scott Kingery. He is 11-for-22 over his last six games with a 1.273 slugging percentage.

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>>> The Phillies are just 5-17 this season when they fail to hit a home run.

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QUICKIE QUIZ ANSWER

>>> Sam Perkins was chosen fourth in 1984, followed by Charles Barkley and Mel Turpin.

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