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R.A. Dickey's knuckleball caused Adrian Beltre to involuntarily take a knee and toss his bat
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Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre drops his bat after he popped out in foul territory in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Saturday, April 18, 2015, in Seattle.
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WS2011 Gm5: Beltre belts a homer from one knee
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Adrian Beltre launched a dinger from his knees again and, no, this will never get old
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Adrian Beltre's Unique Home Run Swing Set Up Rangers' Comeback - The New York Times
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Adrian Beltre began his Rangers career as a decent second option. This is what he became for the club
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Texas Rangers retire Adrian Beltre's number 29
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Rangers vs A's: Adrian Beltre hits home run while on one knee - Sports Illustrated
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Adrian Beltre retires: Rangers 3B done after 21 seasons - Sports Illustrated
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Adrian Beltre launched a dinger from his knees again and, no, this will never get old
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Adrian beltre hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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WS2011 Gm5: Beltre belts a homer from one knee
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Rangers' Adrian Beltre Plays Third Base Like No One Else - The New York Times
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June 08, 2019: Former Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre #29 stands on the field with his family including his wife Sandra, Adrian Jr, youngest daughter Camilla, and oldest daughter Cassandra on