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Dodger Blue > Video > Dodgers Video: Vin Scully Defers To Fernando Valenzuela For Ceremonial First Pitch Before Game 2 Of World Series
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Dodgers Video: Vin Scully Defers To Fernando Valenzuela For Ceremonial First Pitch Before Game 2 Of World Series

Matthew Moreno
October 25, 2017
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After 67 illustrious years in the broadcast booth, the Los Angeles Dodgers saw Vin Scully step away to enjoy time with his family. Scully’s tenure with the organization began in Brooklyn and included his voice on the call for countless highlights.

Since entering into retirement, Scully has only visited Dodger Stadium a handful of times. He attended games during the 2016 National League Division Series and Championship Series, and returned for special engagements this season.

Chief among them were the unveiling of a Jackie Robinson statue, and Scully’s induction into the Ring of Honor at Dodger Stadium. He’s also been on hand for multiple playoff and World Series games this October.

On Wednesday, Scully had the honor of throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium before Game 2 of the World Series — or so it seemed.

While narrating the entire sequence, he walked out to the mound, noticed he needed a catcher, which was filled by Steve Yeager. Then as he went to wind up and deliver the pitch, Scully joked of suffering a rotator cuff injury.

So out came Fernando Valenzuela to complete the honor on Scully’s behalf.

CHILLS. Vin Scully throws out the first pitch with some help from Fernando Valenzuela. #ITFDB https://t.co/HhMcHShkGX

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 26, 2017

Scully has previously thrown out the first pitch on several occasions, perhaps most notably on Opening Day of the 2016 season. He was joined on the field by Ron Cey, Orel Hershiser, Clayton Kershaw, Sandy Koufax and Valenzuela, among others.

The Dodgers are looking to win their first World Series since 1988, which Scully was on the call for. Their return to the Fall Classic led to many pining for Scully to come out of retirement, which the humble 89-year-old politely declined to do.

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TAGGED:2017 World SeriesFernando ValenzuelaLos Angeles DodgersVin Scully
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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