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Former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel was one of more than 100 people killed after the roof of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed on Tuesday.
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Former major league reliever Octavio Dotel was among those who died Tuesday, April 8, in the aftermath of a nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic.
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"The loss of life leaves us in a state of profound pain and dismay," Jet Set said in a statement.
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A 7-run over/under is listed in this contest.
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