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Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Michael Perez (5) reacts after striking out during a MLB regular season game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Sunday, June 1 Stock Photo - Alamy

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Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Michael Perez (5) reacts after striking out during a MLB regular season game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Sunday, June 1 Stock Photo - Alamy

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Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Michael Perez (5) reacts after striking out during a MLB regular season game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Sunday, June 1 Stock Photo - Alamy

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Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Michael Perez (5) reacts after striking out during a MLB regular season game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Sunday, June 1 Stock Photo - Alamy

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