Daily News | ‘Flyin’ Hawaiian’ Shane Victorino to throw out first pitch for Phillies on Friday night
Shane Victorino will throw the ceremonial first pitch Friday before the Phillies face the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the National League Division Series, a major league source confirmed. The Phillies also confirmed the news via a subsequent press release.
Reached by text message, Victorino said he’s “nervous and super humbled” to be the choice to deliver the first pitch.Phillies-Braves news: Atlanta manager takes shot at Philly fans; latest SEPTA, ticket info Victorino, 41, spent eight of his 12 major league seasons with the Phillies and was a core member of their 2008 World Series championship team. A strong-armed outfielder and bundle of kinetic energy on the bases, the Flyin’ Hawaiian batted .279/.345/.439 with 88 homers and 179 stolen bases with the Phillies. For his career, he batted .275/.340/.425 with 108 homers and 231 steals.
The Phillies will host a playoff game for the first time since Oct. 7, 2011. They won Game 1 of the best-of-five NLDS, 7-6 in Atlanta, on Tuesday before dropping the second game, 3-0, Wednesday night.» READ MORE:
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