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Bill Sharp (TRADING CARD DB)

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Craig Swan (TRADING CARD DB)

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April 29, 1999: Mariners’ 22-run salute levels the Tigers

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July 6, 1996: Hentgen and Delgado lead Blue Jays in 15-0 rout of Tigers

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May 16, 2003: Relentless Blue Jays hitters trounce Royals, 18-1

Two teams with tired bullpens arrived in Kansas City on a cool,…
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