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SPORTS Peninsula Clarion Throwing a ball against a wall on his lunch break in the back of a Colorado gym is not how Joey Newby pictured his professional athletic career.

Newby chases big dream: Soldotna graduate recovers from arm surgery, pitches in Triple A

Soldotna graduate Joey Newby is seen pitching for Seattle Mariners' Double-A affiliate West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx. Newby pitched for the team last season.
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Soldotna graduate Joey Newby is seen pitching for Seattle Mariners' Double-A affiliate West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx. Newby pitched for the team last season.
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