Royals pitcher killed in traffic crash

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The Major League Baseball community is mourning the

deaths of Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura who died in atraffic accident in his

native Dominican Republic.



A highway patrol spokesman said Ventura died about 40 miles from Santo Domingo,

adding that it was not clear if Ventura was driving.



Ventura was 11-12 with a 4.45 ERA in 32 starts for the 2016 Royals at age 25.

He was 38-31 with a 3.89 ERA in four major league seasons with Kansas City,

helping the team win two pennants and the 2015 World Series.


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