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-Digger's Daily-

Los Angeles Angels starting rookie pitcher Nick Adenhart, 22, was living his dream. He's ranked as one of baseball's top 50 prospects. He pitched very effectively during spring training winning a job in the Angels injury riddled starting rotation. Last night was his first start of the season and he pitched very well (6 innings 0 runs allowed). Family and friends were in attendance rooting him on.

Tragedy struck only a few hours after the game. Adenhart and three others were killed by a hit and run driver in Fullerton, California. The dream is gone.

Tragic losses of life aren't new to sports. Roberto Clemente, Thurman Munson, Dale Earnhardt, Payne Stewart, Brian Piccolo, Derrick Thomas, Bill Masterson, Hank Gathers, Len Bias, Josh Hancock, Darryl Kile (and others) all died before their time.

Life changes on a dime. Sometimes without warning. Often leaving family members, teammates, friends and fans wondering "why?"

Life is short. Live every minute and take nothing for granted.

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