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When 20-Year-Old Rookie Fernando Valenzuela Captivated LA—and
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Valenzuela gets double play, completes no-no
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The day Fernando Valenzuela threw 146 pitches in a complete-game
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San Antonio Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela strikes out 15
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San Antonio Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela strikes out 15
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Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Fernando Valenzuela pitches his third
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Podcats
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Podcats
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Podcats
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The last wave of Fernandomania played out in Texas, where fans