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E-W grad Hardy makes major-league debut

DETROIT — Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Blaine Hardy made his major-league debut against the Kansas City Royals on Monday.

Hardy, 27, is a graduate of Edmonds-Woodway High School.

He entered in the seventh inning and tossed two scoreless frames, allowing one hit, walking two and striking out two.

The Royals beat the Tigers 11-8.

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