Dehydrated MLB saves leader Bryan Baker leaves in 9th as Rays win anyway and he says he's OK | National Sports - Texas News Beep

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Major league saves leader Bryan Baker said he felt good enough to pitch even as the Tampa Bay closer dealt with an illness over the past couple of days.

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Dehydrated MLB saves leader Bryan Baker leaves in 9th as Rays win anyway and he says he’s OK | National Sports

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