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Gagne to throw first pitch for Dodgers on July 3 to commemorate saves record

Former Los Angeles Dodgers closer and 2003 National League Cy Young award winner Eric Gagné (Mascouche, Que.) will throw out the honorary first pitch prior to the Dodgers’ matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday, July 3 at 7:10 p.m. The date marks the 20th anniversary of Gagné recording his 84th consecutive save, which still stands as the longest consecutive save streak in Major League history.

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Wilson: Albers’ baseball career comes full circle back to Saskatchewan

“He put the “battle” in North Battleford.

Following a playing career full of twists and turns that showed off his resilience, Andrew Albers has returned to his home province of Saskatchewan and he’s ready for the next chapter of his baseball life.

It’s been a full-circle time for Albers, who grew up watching Toronto Blue Jays broadcasts on television and tagging along at his father’s senior men’s baseball games.”

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