If you’re really into “throwing out the first ball” or honorary “throwing out the first pitch,” then we have some really big news for you via the San Diego Padres.
At Petco Park in San Diego yesterdayVAVi Sport and Social Club did a new twist onMLB’s honorary first pitch with a kickball rollout.
As far as we know, this is the first time a “non-baseball” pitch has been thrown for a “first pitch” and then kicked by the team mascot himself.
Yes, that’s the San Diego Padres mascot getting involved. You can see the Friar himself showing off some athleticism.
So there you go- bigger news in San Diego than the panda giving birth at the zoo.
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