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Justin Verlander tips hit cap after being taken out of the game

Houston Astros v Seattle Mariners

Justin Verlander Pulled The Astros Out Of The Quicksand

93rd MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard

Julio Rodriguez Gave The All-Star Game Some Stakes

Julio Rodriguez bats at the Home Run Derby

2022 T-Mobile Home Run Derby

Julio Rodríguez Stole The Show With Style

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Julio Rodriguez, seen here hitting a homer against a much more intimidating pitch than the one described in this post, in the Tokyo Olympics.

Dominican Republic v Republic of Korea – Baseball – Olympics: Day 15

This Is What Happens When One Of Baseball’s Best Prospects Is Served A Meatball By A Position Player

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