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Wagner struck out the first batter he faced and only gave up one hit in the inning, a looping single off the bat of former Mankato Masher Jack Hannahan before forcing the next two batters to ground out.<\/p>\n<p>\nWagner was a solid pitcher for the MoonDogs in 2004 but he became the Northwoods League&#8217;s top closer in 2005 picking up 13 saves in 30 appearances posting a very impressive 2.10 ERA while striking out 43 batters in just 30 innings pitched.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe hard throwing right hander was a 21st round pick by the Cleveland Indians in 2005. Over six minor league seasons Wagner made 266 appearances and posted a 3.47 ERA while striking out 425 batters in 362 2\/3 innings on his way to 44 saves. <\/p>\n<p>\nWagner joins Brandon Crawford (\u201805) and Erik Hamren (\u201808) as the third former MoonDog to make their Major League debut in 2011. 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