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Who threw out the first pitch?

Whew

Just hit the bull

I saw today that Flaherty left a personal note for the Cardinal manager Oli Marmol. Flaherty came up through the organization with Marmol, who now manages the Cardinals. Who athletes are as people doesn't matter in the box score, but it does make it easier to root for them. https://fansided.com/2023/08/03/cardinals-jack-flaherty-oli-marmol-secret-note/

I do this a few times a year with no problem.

If you aren't at the Yard, check out Melanie Newman's tweet (X) from 7:30. https://twitter.com/MelanieLynneN/status/1685072528312582144?t=sMGqOv26kfFTyegt0Ay7Sw&s=19

Ced was on Mookie Betts' podcast yesterday morning. My former student works.for Bleacher Report and texted me about the Ced interview. Ced told Mookie his quad could be related to the groin injury (?) and that he's just day to day. https://youtu.be/97SMZ8fSExU As for the podcast, I didn't realize Ced played 2020 while delaying surgery for an infection of some sort.

Gausman vs Lyles and Guthrie was in the Royals booth. A fun game to watch for a few innings.

Is it me, or does it seem like a lot of Os fans in Boston? After Vavra and Hays' hits, there seemed to be a lot of cheers.

It's so fun watching Means pitch. 37 through 3 innings.