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PHOTOS: San Rafael Pacifics Start the Season In Prison

The San Rafael Pacifics baseball team start spring training on Saturday playing their first game in San Quentin State Prison against an all-star team comprised of the best players from the prison's two baseball teams, the San Quentin Giants and the San Quentin A's.  

Despite a lopsided 17 to 3 victory by the Pacifics, it was clear that all involved had a fun-filled day. For about 3 hours, approximately 20 San Quentin inmates got to return to their youth and play baseball, oblivous to their surroundings.

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