Fan report: Five of the best starts in baseball history (Associated Content)

In 2011, three teams have broken out of the gate quickly. The Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians, and Colorado Rockies have all been impressive in the early part of the season. We all know that the baseball season is a marathon not a sprint, but a good start can really be helpful.

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Rivera blows it; Rangers beat Yankees 7-6 (AP)

Mariano Rivera stood on the mound with his hands on his hips. He couldn't believe what he just did, couldn't believe the Yankees just found another wild way to lose. And he probably wasn't too fond of the Texas Rangers celebrating as if they had won more than just a second straight marathon.

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Isner throws out first pitch at Yankees game (AP)

Fresh off his marathon match at Wimbledon, John Isner came to Yankee Stadium for a much briefer appearance on grass -- he threw out the first pitch Tuesday night. The lanky American was eliminated Friday, the day after he finished off a three-day slog against Nicolas Mahut, finally winning the fifth set 70-68.

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Isner throws out first pitch at Yankees game (PA SportsTicker)

Fresh off his marathon match at Wimbledon, John Isner came to Yankee Stadium for a much briefer appearance on grass - he threw out the first pitch Tuesday night.

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