Ambidextrous Pitcher's Pro Debut Brings Game To Standstill


	Ambidextrous Pitcher's Pro Debut Brings Game To Standstill

RiotRanger

6-22-2008 7:10 AM

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baseball, pitcher, ambidextrous, batter, game, show-stopper, rules, decision, pros

RiotRanger says:

I would loved to have been there!

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