Former Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andy Van Slyke takes the

Former Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andy Van Slyke takes the mound for a ceremonial pitch before a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018

134 Pittsburgh Pirates Andy Van Slyke Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images

134 Pittsburgh Pirates Andy Van Slyke Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images

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Former Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andy Van Slyke takes the mound for a ceremonial pitch before a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018

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