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          Tampa Bay Rays rookie Wander Franco lives up to the hype for at least one night

          • David Schoenfield, ESPN Senior WriterJun 23, 2021, 03:53 AM
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            • Covers MLB for ESPN.com
            • Former deputy editor of Page 2
            • Been with ESPN.com since 1995
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          First game in the majors? Check. Standing ovation? Check. First curtain call? Check. Delivering on the hype? Absolutely.