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  • "It was a fastball down the middle of the upper part of the plate," said southpaw Downing, who would finish his career with a 123-107 record over 17 seasons in the major leagues. "I was trying to get it down, but I didn't. He's a great hitter. When he gets the pitch he's looking for, chances are he's gonna hit it pretty good."

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