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bull’s-eye

June 12, 2016 • Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This pitch from Zach Davies of the Brewers only looked like it was headed for the space between the arms of Mets sluggerYoenis Cespedes. Davies got Cespedes to line out in this at bat, which was a common result. In six innings, Davies allowed just three hits and Milwaukee won 5–3.

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