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Catonsville Relief Pitcher Adam Kolarek Helps Win World Series
The former Catonsville High School and University of Maryland pitcher appeared in Game Four of the 2020 World Series for the Dodgers.
CATONSVILLE, MD — Hometown baseball star Adam Kolarek, a relief pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is the first Maryland pitcher to win the World Series since Vic Keen won with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1926. He also is the first University of Maryland Terrapin to win the World Series since Ron Swoboda won it with the New York Mets in 1969.
The 31-year-old left-handed pitcher from Catonsville High School made one appearance in the World Series, facing three batters in Game Four.
Kolarek made four total 2020 postseason appearances for the Dodgers, three in the National League Championship Series versus the Atlanta Braves and one in the World Series. He pitched 19 innings for the Dodgers this season. He was 3-0 with a 0.95 ERA.
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The Dodgers earned their seventh World Series title with a 3-1 victory over the Rays Tuesday night.
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