15 spring stat lines that demand attention

March 26, 2024
by RJ Hamster

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SCOREBOARD

TB 6
PHI 3

TOR 3
PIT 4

MIN 0
ATL 4

NYM 0
NYY 3

STL 6
CHC 3

COL 1
MIL 10

BOS 9
TEX 2

LAA 6
LAD 0

CLE 0
ARI 6

SEA 4
SD 1

SF 4
OAK 1

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