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Box Score 7/18: Burying a glove is fine until you have a zombie glove in the outfield
JHouston Astros designated hitter Carlos Beltran (center) jokes around with his teammates during a pregame ceremony in center field prior to the game against the Seattle Mariners at Minute Maid Park on July 17, 2017. Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Box Score 7/18: Burying a glove is fine until you have a zombie glove in the outfield

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