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Kapler's HR gives Rays comeback win over Nats

Published Jun. 13, 2009 7:54 a.m. ET

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Even though he's batting less than .200, the Tampa Bay Rays continue to show faith in Gabe Kapler.

That loyalty paid Friday night.

One pitch after an error prolonged his at-bat, the slumping Kapler hit a pinch-hit home run that snapped an eighth-inning tie and gave the AL champions a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals.

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