A Jewish baseball slugger says he’ll sit out at least one game during Yom Kippur. Shawn Green of the Los Angeles Dodgers says he may sit out both of his team’s games against the San Francisco Giants that fall on the holiday. He said he wanted to consult with his wife and parents before making a final decision about the Friday night and Saturday afternoon games.
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