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Niemann's Debut Gets Rays a Win

The rookie helps Tampa beat Baltimore

By Mike Buss, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 13, 2008 7:09 PM CDT

(Newser) – Jeff Niemann allowed just one run over six innings in his major league debut for the Tampa Bay Rays today. Niemann was recalled from Triple-A Durham to replace the injured Matt Garza in the rotation. The 6-foot-9 right-hander gave up six hits, one walk... Read full story »

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