For the last time this century, two rookie pitchers debut against each other as Paul Abbott of the Twins squares off against Jim Campbell of the Royals. Abbott is the loser as the Royals win, 8 – 7. He’ll do better in his next outing, allowing three Texas hits in eight innings.

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On August 21, 1990 — For the last time this century, two rookie pitchers debut against each other as Paul Abbott of the Twins squares off against Jim Campbell of the Royals. Abbott is the loser as the Royals win, 8 – 7. He’ll do better in his next outing, allowing three Texas hits in eight innings.

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