Ben Simmons To Throw Out First Pitch Before Phillies-Blue Jays Game On Saturday

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Australian Wonder also known as Ben Simmons will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Philadelphia Phillies play the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.

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Simmons, who led the Sixers to a second-round appearance in the NBA Playoffs and 52-win regular season, will get the opportunity to show off his arm strength and accuracy.

Simmons, who is one of three finalists for the NBA's Rookie of the Year, is a lefty when he hoops but there is no word on what arm he will use to throw come Saturday.

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