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Former Angel David Fletcher's Pitching Career Just Took a Big Leap Forward

Things tend to get weird in the late innings of lopsided contests. The Atlanta Braves' Triple-A affiliate Gwinnett Stripers set the table with weird. Former Los Angeles Angels infielder-turned-knuckleballer David Fletcher made his first career start on the mound Wednesday for Gwinnett — his fifth appearance as a pitcher this year.

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