
Former England bowler Liam Plunkett makes pro baseball debut
The 41-year-old former England fast bowler appeared for the Oakland Ballers in the Pioneer Baseball League, striking out a batter in an 18-11 loss.
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The 41-year-old former England fast bowler appeared for the Oakland Ballers in the Pioneer Baseball League, striking out a batter in an 18-11 loss.

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