Saturday, April 22, 2006
Nomar Garciaparra Poised for Return to Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Nomar Garciaparra went 2-5 with a double, run scored and a RBI in a rehabilitation start for AAA Fresno Friday night. Garciaparra was expected to make his debut in Chavez Revine in tonight's game against the Diamondbacks after being sidelined with an injury since the end of spring camp.
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