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IMAGE: Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (5) tags out Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Ryan Waldschmidt (15) on a steal attempt during the third inning at Globe Life Field. \/ Jerome Miron \/ Imagn Images<\/div>\n

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