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“I’m getting really disappointed… the regional format is - really concerning me if we’re talking about what’s best for student athletes.” Auburn Coach Butch Thompson raises concern about the amount of starting pitchers that were coming back, throwing again, and totaling over 100 pitches during Regional weekend of the...

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