TEMPE, Ariz. – When the hulking presence of greatness that is Mike Trout stepped into the batter’s box at Tempe Diablo Stadium, Justin Dunn paused for a moment to take a deep breath.
The Mariners pitcher wasn’t scared. Oh no, it was adrenaline filling his veins and quickening his pulse.
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To Dunn, this was just another showdown against the best player in baseball.