Darcy Fast

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23 innings of work, he was the losing pitcher in the 7–4 loss. [1]

Fast appeared in eight MLB games for the Cubs, and struck out ten batters in ten innings pitched. He also walked eight and gave up six earned runs and eight hits. His professional career lasted four seasons, from 1967–70.

Fast worked as a pastor for 30 years following his baseball career.[ citation needed ]

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  1. "Jul 4, 1968, Phillies at Cubs Box Score and Play by Play". baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. July 4, 1968. Retrieved July 24, 2015.


Darcy Fast
Pitcher
Born: (1947-03-10) March 10, 1947 (age 77)
Dallas, Oregon
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
June 15, 1968, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
August 28, 1968, for the Chicago Cubs
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