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The Guy Everyone Wanted to be Around
Nick Adenhart had paid his dues. He had landed a spot in the Los Angeles Angels starting rotation. An evening of celebration became a tragedy that rocked the baseball world.

Jason FRANCHUK
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It was the top of the fifth inning, April 8, 2009.

With runners on first and second, Oakland Athletics slugger Jason Giambi at the plate faced 22-year-old Los Angeles Angels right-hander Nick Adenhart, in his first major-league appearance of 2009 after three disappointing starts in 2008.

He started the at-bat with a change-up.

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