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March 30, 2007
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Washington Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, a graduate of Kellam High, will be among the players in today's Nationals-Orioles exhibition game at Harbor Park. The Pilot caught up with the second-year pro for some quick questions and answers:

Since you didn't play Triple-A baseball, you never played against the Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park. What are your thoughts about playing in your hometown ballpark?

I played there when I was in high school. I think 11th grade we played there. Our school sold the most raffle tickets or something like that, so we got to play a game there. I'm sure there will be family there. My parents will definitely be there. ...

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