After 12 years in the majors, one would think Adam LaRoche has almost done it all. But there was a first for the lefty in Friday’s 13-6 blowout loss to the Yankees.
The veteran first baseman was tabbed by manager Robin Ventura to pitch the ninth inning of the game to save some bullpen arms. It was LaRoche’s’ first time on the mound in the majors, and he was thrilled to get the call.
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“I have begged every manager I’ve ever played for to let me go out there and pitch,” LaRoche said.