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My blogging muse and MVP of the ‘83 NLCS, Gary “Sarge” Matthews, shows impeccable form and GQ-style as he tosses out the first pitch at The Bank last night:

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As you most likely saw many-a-time, throwing out the first pitch at a baseball game can easily turn into an extremely embarrassing moment for the thrower. Even the most athletic of guys often step on the pitchers mound and their arm immediately turns to mush and they end up tossing a sissy-like pitch in the general vicinity of the catcher. The results are then uploaded to YouTube and that person becomes an internet laughing-stock forever – just ask Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory. It’s a no-win situation, really; either you throw what resembles a strike and no one cares, or you’re ridiculed for your girly shit-throw.

The following is the rare exception: Thomas Earle*, a Phillies fan who also happens to be legally blind, won a Fan Appreciation contest to toss out the first pitch yesterday. Minus the most important sense needed to pitch, he drops a beautiful curveball into the awaiting glove of Brett Myers for a strike.

Adam Eaton should be taking notes.

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Prior to yesterday’s 3-2 victory over the Reds, SNL alum Tim Meadows threw out the first pitch.

I guess my question is… why? Perhaps to promote the The Criterion Collection release of The Ladies Man on Blu-Ray?

If you would like to let me know, I’d appreciate it. The actual answer would suffice, but made-up ones are also encouraged. Have at it.

Photo credit: Yong Kim | Daily News

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