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SEATTLE -- Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom doesn't expect to get much sleep Thursday night.
The two-time Cy Young Award winner has always had trouble getting to sleep the night before a start throughout his 11-year career. DeGrom anticipates that his nerves will be at an all-time high on Friday when he makes his first MLB start in 503 days against the Seattle Mariners.
"I've always had a tough time falling asleep before I pitch, but, you know, hopefully I'll get some sleep," DeGrom said. "It's been a long time.