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Angels' Lackey lasts two pitches in season debut as Rangers win sixth straight

Associated Press

Saturday, May 16, 2009

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Angels starter John Lackey was gone only two pitches into his season debut. After Lackey's first pitch sailed behind Ian Kinsler's head and the next one hit Texas' leadoff batter in the ribs, home plate umpire Bob Davidson immediately ejected the pitcher. "It was interesting," Kinsler said after the AL West-leading Rangers won 5-3 for their sixth straight victory Saturday. "I haven't pitched in six weeks. I was obviously trying to come in on him but there was no intentio ...

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