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Having been successful with the Tucson Toros (the Houston Astros ' AAA Club ) in the Pacific Coast League , Kile entered the majors in 1991 , going 7-11 in 22 starts. His breakthrough came in 1993 when he pitched a No-hitter , ending the season with 15 wins and 8 losses. In 1998 Kile signed to the Colorado Rockies as a free agent, but the thin air at Coors Field was detrimental for his overhand curveball, with which he had previously been effective. After two seasons, in which he was a combined 21-30, Kile was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals. After winning 20 games in his first season, he was still a Cardinal at the time of his death. Kile's death coincided with the passing of St. Louis Baseball Hall Of Fame broadcaster Jack Buck , who had died four days earlier. Coincidentally, it was Jack Buck's son Joe , who was given the task of breaking the news of Kile's sudden passing live on Fox . Chicago Cubs catcher , broadcast nationally on Fox : "''Thanks for your patience. I regret to inform you that because of a tragedy in the Cardinals' family, today's game has been cancelled. Please be respectful when you find out eventually what has happened. I ask that you say a prayer for the St. Louis Cardinals' family''." Kile's last professional baseball game was played at 7:10 PM CDT on June 18th, 2002, against the then-Anaheim Angels. Kile scattered six hits over seven and two-thirds innings, allowing one run. He exited the game in the eighth inning to a standing ovation. The Cardinals won the game, 7-2. Kile hit safely in his last game, only his second hit of the season. Kile also hit current Cardinal David Eckstein with a pitch. Career Statistics Teams
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