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MIAMI -- Rich Hills shot at personal history was cut short Saturday night so that the Los Angeles Dodgers could get a better focus on the team journey.Carrying a perfect game through seven innings, Hill was removed after 89 pitches against the Miami Marlins, and the bullpen was pressed into duty. With a combined perfect game four outs away, Jeff Francoeur singled to left field off the tip of shortstop Corey Seagers glove with reliever Joe Blanton on the mound.Three Dodgers relievers were ultimately called upon to finish off the 5-0 Dodgers victory over the Marlins, who ended the night with two hits.Hill was in just his third start with the Dodgers after being acquired from the Oakland Athletics in an Aug. 1 trade. His Dodgers debut was delayed multiple times as he recovered from a blister on the middle finger of his left hand.So with Hill at 89 pitches, matching the most he had in a start with the Dodgers (in his only other start he threw 81), rookie manager Dave Roberts made the move that likely will be scrutinized for some time.I feel sick to my stomach, Roberts said immediately after the game. Rich obviously had a perfect game and an opportunity of a lifetime. Just to take the personal side and understand theres a great opportunity for him and his family, his teammates. But as a manager, youre taking a lot of different information as far as weve been dealing with Richs blister. Thats cost him a lot of time this season.The Dodgers view Hill as a key component to their rotation down the stretch and potentially in the playoffs. They also have Clayton Kershaw, who returned from the disabled list Friday, and 28-year-old rookie Kenta Maeda, who has impressed in his first season in the majors after playing eight years in Japan.Roberts and Hill appeared to discuss the situation after the seventh inning, but they did not seem to come to a conclusion as the Dodgers batted in the eighth. Then with the bottom of the eighth about to begin, Roberts appeared to inform Hill that he was out of the game.Hill appeared upset over the decision, but afterward he said he understood the reasoning behind it.I get it, Hill said. Obviously I didnt want to come out of the game, right? But there is a bigger picture here, and I think we all know what it is. Its something for Dave that he is in a very difficult position. You look at it and you move on. Thats all you can do. Were in the middle of this race right now and you just continue to move forward. Thats the best way to do it.The Dodgers remain four games in front of the San Francisco Giants in the National League West, but the mood in Roberts office was anything but victorious.Yes, it does feel like a loss, he said. I think every win is great, but this is probably the worst Ive felt after one.Hill mentioned moving forward more than a half-dozen times during his postgame chat with reporters. He said he is focused on his next start at Arizona next weekend.Roberts, meanwhile, said his focus was on a price a little bigger in scope and a little further into the future.Its the toughest thing Ive had to do, Roberts said. But I know that it was for the reason to give us the best chance to win a World Series. Without Rich -- if something would have happened and [the blister] would have come up again, that opportunity would have been lessened. I feel for Rich.Roberts suggested that a different issue on Hills index finger was starting to cause problems, but Hill seemed to dispute.No, I didnt notice [a hot spot on the finger]. I just think that, like I said, there are some things that I totally understand where the front office is coming from and their concern, Hill said. But Im looking at it from the team aspect. That is something that is bigger than any player. So looking at it from that perspective, you have to understand what that concept is. But the finger is fine. You move forward and continue to look forward to the next outing against Arizona.According to Elias Sports Bureau research, it was the longest perfect-game bid in the modern era (since 1900) by a pitcher who was removed from the game.It also was not the first time Roberts has interrupted potential history this season.Ross Stripling was removed from a potential no-hitter during his April 8 debut. Stripling was removed after 7 1/3 no-hit innings, and reliever?Chris Hatcher gave up a hit in the eighth. The Dodgers were playing it safe with Stripling, who was just two years removed from Tommy John surgery.You know what -- situations come up and youve got to deal with them the best way, Roberts said. Im in my infancy, but this is the best job I could ever imagine. You have to make tough decisions. I just cant say how bad I feel for Richie and his family. After were holding that trophy up, itll feel a lot better. Terrence Ross Magic Jersey . Lack made 20 saves for his third shutout of the season as the Canucks blanked the St. Louis Blues 1-0 in the first post-Olympic game for both teams night. Custom Orlando Magic Jerseys . -- The Bishops Gaiters are showing they belong among the countrys top varsity football teams. http://www.magicauthentic.com/kids-jason-williams-magic-jersey/ . 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NEW YORK -- Free-agent outfielder Cedric Hunter, who appeared in 13 games for the Philadelphia Phillies this year, has been suspended for 50 games following a positive test for amphetamine under baseballs minor league drug program.Major League Baseball announced Hunters suspension on Wednesday.The 28-year-old was a third-round draft pick by San Diego inn 2006 but has appeared in just 19 big league games.dddddddddddd The first six were with the Padres in 2011.Hunter spent most of this season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, where he hit .294 with 10 homers and 53 RBI in 98 games. ' ' '