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Ray feeling best he has in 'years' during strong start to 2025 season
San Francisco pitcher Robbie Ray speaks with reporters after the Giants' 3-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Monday at Oracle Park.Ray feeling best he has in 'years' during strong start to 2025 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
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