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 from [the Lahman database/Baseball Databank](https://seanlahman.com).
 
 A makefile and SQL scripts are provided that can create a database from
-Lahman's CSV files. Ideally, this means that as long as new releases continue,
+Lahman's CSV files. Ideally, this means that as long as new releases continue
 (and the structure of the releases is maintained), an up-to-date database can
 be created. I have also done my best to normalize the data, incorporate
 constraints, and correct errors I've found.