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TROIS-RIVIÈRES — Eric Gagné allowed one run on two hits in his first start in six years as the Trois-Riviéres Aigles beat the Quebec Capitales 5-3 in Cam-Am League action on Friday night.

The 2003 Cy Young Award winner struck out two while walking five in 4 1/3 innings. He also topped 93 miles per hour on his fastball.

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Gagné, who is a co-owner of the Aigles, spent nine seasons in MLB, mostly with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Gagné began his career as a starter before the Dodgers turned him into a reliever, where he set a record with 84 consecutive saves.

The 39-year-old left the game after 81 pitches and a no-decision. Gagné received plenty of applause from the crowd of 6,022 at Fernand-Bédard Stadium and was even forced come back out of the dugout to re-thank the fans — taking off his hat in appreciation. It was the team’s first sellout since 1984.

Gagné’s last start came in 2009 when he attempted a comeback with the Capitales, two years after his name was linked to an MLB doping scandal.