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Pillar back on bench, banged-up Mets edge Braves on Nido HR – KXAN Austin
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Mets' Kevin Pillar Says He's 'Fine' After Taking Fastball to Face
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Braves pitcher Jacob Webb says he texted Kevin Pillar Monday night
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Pillar back on bench, banged-up Mets edge Braves on Nido HR
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Mets' Kevin Pillar hit in face by 94 mph fastball that got away
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WATCH: Kevin Pillar goes deep to break the scoreless tie! - Sports
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Kevin Pillar's clutch hit sparks Braves' comeback that ends 3-game
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Kevin Pillar's clutch hit sparks Braves' comeback that ends 3-game