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Pirates (17-20) vs. Nationals (23-14), Game 38

Found May 17, 2012 on The "Mc" Effect:
PLAYERS: James McDonald,  Jordan Zimmermann
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Pirates,  Washington Nationals
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Pittsburgh Pirates (17-20) vs. Washington Nationals (23-14)

May 17, 2012

James McDonald vs. Jordan Zimmermann


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