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(Newser) – So he's not Nolan Ryan. President Obama threw out the ceremonial first pitch tonight in the All-Star Game in passable fashion, writes Kevin Kernan in the New York Post. "He threw lefty and didn't have much heat on the looping toss, but Albert Pujols stepped up and made the catch before the ball hit the dirt." Obama, apparently pleased he avoided disaster, gave a little fist pump afterward.

President Barack Obama throws out the first pitch.
President Barack Obama throws out the first pitch.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
President Obama pumps his fist after throwing out the first pitch.
President Obama pumps his fist after throwing out the first pitch.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
President Obama winds up to throw out the first pitch.
President Obama winds up to throw out the first pitch.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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kokuaguy
Jul 14, 09 8:44 PM CDT
I love that man. Reply
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Deebles
Jul 14, 09 9:52 PM CDT
Jeez dear Kguy. Your positive, kindness always makes me feel like a wicked contrarian. I like him too, but my first thought was that it looked like a spit ball. I'm ashamed.
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kokuaguy
Jul 15, 09 1:08 AM CDT
I may be seeing too many bromance movies, deebs. Don't miss DEPARTURES if you get the chance. It's stunningly beautiful and masterfully executed in every way.
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Forderon
Jul 14, 09 8:50 PM CDT
I knew it, he's a lefty! Reply
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Mad
Jul 15, 09 11:18 AM CDT
Many great presidents were southpaws, JFK and Clinton just to name two recent ones
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