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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 11: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves falls as he swings at a pitch in the second inning against the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on June 11, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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May 24, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Texas Rangers designated hitter Corey Seager (right) greets second baseman Marcus Semien (2) after hitting a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

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May 19, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Zack Greinke (23) leaves a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox during the sixth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MAY 27: Adolis Garcia #53 of the Texas Rangers celebrates a win after a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 27, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 29: Hunter Dozier #17 of the Kansas City Royals looks on prior to the start of the game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on April 29, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Royals defeated the Twins 3-2. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 17: Jeremy Pena #3 of the Houston Astros reacts to hitting a double during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Minute Maid Park on May 17, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

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General manager Rick Hahn of the Chicago White Sox talks with reporters before the season home opening game between the White Sox and the Seattle Mariners at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 05, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox defeated the Mariners 10-8. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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Apr 1, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

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CHICAGO - JUNE 02: Tim Anderson #7, Lucas Giolito #27 and other members of the Chicago White Sox celebrate after the game against the Cleveland Indians on June 2, 2019 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 24: Starting pitcher Lucas Giolito #27 of the Chicago White Sox works the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 24, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 02: Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves runs home to score a run against the Miami Marlins during the fifth inning at loanDepot park on May 02, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

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ATLANTA, GA - MAY 6: Ronald Acuña Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates after winning the game against the Baltimore Orioles at Truist Park on May 6, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images)

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