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Joba Chamberlain makes rare pitching appearance

Joba Chamberlain pitches in the seventh inning of

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Joba Chamberlain saw some action Wednesday for the first time in a week and a half.

The reliever entered the game in the ninth with the bases loaded and the Yankees trailing 6-5. He faced four batters, allowing just one hit and striking out one. It was a bit of a surprise considering Joe Girardi had said he didn’t plan on using Chamberlain in any critical spots, preferring to let him work...

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