The Chicago Cubs, owners of the best record in Major League Baseball, will welcome WBC Champion David Diaz to throw out the first pitch this Tuesday night, June 10, prior to the opening game of their three game home series against the Atlanta Braves. Diaz will take to the mound approximately 15 minutes prior to the 7:05pm local start.
"This truly is an honor," said Diaz. "Being Chicago born and raised on the North Side, the Cubs became my favorite team as a young boy.
"I've loved going to Cubs games since I was a kid. When they called I was thrilled to have them invite me and I'm very excited to the head to mound on Tuesday night to throw out the first pitch.
"The team has been very supportive of my career and I'm anxious to share my best wishes with them for the rest of this season."
Diaz is currently training in Chicago for his world title defense against Manny Pacquiao, set for Saturday, June 28 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
Diaz regularly updates his blog with the Chicago Sun-Times with more information on the fight and his training. The blog can be viewed at www.sun-times/com/sports/boxing.
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