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Craig Kimbrel: 'It's been a frustrating year'

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel prepares to throw during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015, in Washington. The Padres won 6-5. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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San Diego Padres relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel prepares to throw during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015, in Washington. The Padres won 6-5. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

PHOENIX — In what Craig Kimbrel called a "frustrating year," Wednesday night served as a welcome distraction.