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Off the Wall: Mariners invite four to participate in ceremonial first pitch at home opener

Willie Bloomquist, shown here for the Seattle Mariners in June, 2015, is scheduled to participate in the Mariners’ home opener festivities on April 10. (Elaine Thompson / Associated Press)
By Dave Nichols daven@spokesman.com(509) 459-5441

MLB.com reports the Seattle Mariners have invited four former players significant to team history to participate in the home opener ceremonial first pitch.

From MLB.com:

The event is in conjunction with the team’s season-long initiative to celebrate the Mariners’ 40th-anniversary season.

The opening homestand includes Ken Griffey Jr. replica statue night on April 14 against the Texas Rangers.

You can find a complete list of Mariners’ giveaways and special promotions here.