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Billy Crystal Strikes Out In New York Yankees Plate Appearance
The much anticipated (no, not really) Billy Crystal fantasy camp day turned into an actual at bat. I have to admit I didn't think that was actually going to happen. He actually faired quite well for a 60-year-old whose only tool is comedy. Crystal took the count to 3-1, showing more discipline than Jose "Windmill" Hernandez. Crystal made contact with the second pitch ...
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