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Royals (24-32) vs. Pirates (30-27), Game 58

Found June 09, 2012 on The "Mc" Effect:
PLAYERS: Vin Mazzaro,  James McDonald
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Pirates,  Kansas City Royals

Kansas City Royals (24-32) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (30-27)

June 9, 2012

Vin Mazzaro (2-0, 2.25) vs. James McDonald (5-2, 2.14)


Game Notes:
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