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Athletics Offer Coronavirus Patient Ceremonial 1st Pitch Invite for Opening Day

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It's unclear when the Major League Baseball season will begin, as it was pushed back until at least mid-May because of the coronavirus pandemic, but the Oakland Athletics already have a plan for who will throw out the first pitch on Opening Day.

According to ESPN, team president David Kaval contacted a 39-year-old fan of the team named Justin who said he is hospitalized with COVID-19.

Justin @jwdaddy80

I have it. Don’t sleep on this thing people. I’m a very healthy type I diabetic. My body is fighting it very well but it’s kicking my ass.