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Punxsutawney Phil 'throws' first pitch; Cardinals sweep Pirates
TL;DR
Punxsutawney Phil threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Pirates vs. Cardinals game on April 30. The event included Phil being presented with a jersey and a humorous moment with player Oneil Cruz.
Key points
- Punxsutawney Phil threw the ceremonial first pitch.
- The event took place on April 30 at PNC Park.
- Phil was presented with a jersey by the Pirates.
- Oneil Cruz humorously interacted with the groundhog.
- The Pirates played against the St. Louis Cardinals.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates invited groundhogĀ Punxsutawney Phil to "throw" the ceremonial first pitch ahead of their matinee game against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 30.
The Groundhog Day staple was presented to the fans at PNC Park and briefly touched the ball before a handler from the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, dressed in ceremonial attire including a top hat, threw the pitch to the Pirate Parrot on the infield grass.
The team presented Phil with a jersey and broadcast footage showed outfielder Oneil Cruz attempting to feed the groundhog.
The Cardinals completed a four-game mid-week sweep of the Pirates with a 10-5 win, sending the three-river dwellers to .500 on the year.
Home runs from JJ Wetherholt and Jordan Walker in the top of the first, as well as a five-run eighth inning, handed Pirates ace Paul Skenes his The Buccos' Cy Young winner is still looking for his first career victory over the Cardinals.
Q&A
What happened during Punxsutawney Phil's first pitch event?
Punxsutawney Phil was invited to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Pirates game, where a handler threw the pitch to the Pirate Parrot.
Which teams played in the game where Punxsutawney Phil threw the first pitch?
The Pittsburgh Pirates played against the St. Louis Cardinals during the game on April 30.
What did the Pirates give Punxsutawney Phil during the event?
The Pirates presented Punxsutawney Phil with a jersey during the ceremonial first pitch event.