NORTH SHORE—Pirates fan Jason Yang enjoyed “the chance of a lifetime” last night when the 11-year-old was randomly selected to throw out the game’s last pitch.
“I tried to keep the pep talk simple,” said manager Don Kelly, who called the Ross Township youngster from the stands over his entire bullpen to preserve a 1-0 lead in the middle of a full count. “We know Jason has been in high-leverage situations before like the PSSAs and his aunt Tina’s wedding as a ring bearer, so we felt good about putting him out there on the mound when it mattered most.”
Yang got slammed for eight runs. As of press time, he and the Pirates are reportedly ready to finalize a four-year deal worth $98 million.
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