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 BROCKTON, Mass. (AP) - Oil Can Boyd picked the perfect place to start his latest comeback attempt — in the Can-Am League.
Making his first professional appearance since 1997, the former Boston Red Sox right-hander pitched three scoreless innings on Monday night for the Brockton Rox against the Worcester Tornadoes in the independent minor league. He struck out three, allowed one hit and walked two batters on eight straight pitches to start the second inning.
Pitching the exhibition season opener in 50-degree temperatures in front of a few hundred fans, the 45-year-old Boyd said he felt a twinge in his hamstring that kept him from throwing his fastball at full speed.
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