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A whole different ball game! Joe Cole visits Dodger Stadium in LA and throws the first pitch, as the former England winger is currently on Chelsea's pre-season tour in the USA

Former Chelsea star Joe Cole threw the first pitch at California's Dodger Stadium ahead of Los Angeles' MLB clash with Chicago Cubs.

Cole, who is currently on the Blues pre-season tour in USA, practiced for 10 minutes before being let loose to pitch a ball in front of the Dodgers faithful.

The 40-year-old former England international was a special guest of the LA Dodgers for the match while visiting California on the Blues tour.

Former Chelsea star Joe Cole (pictured) threw the first pitch at California's Dodger Stadium
The former England international was a special guest for the Dodgers v Chicago Cubs

Joe Cole introduces the ‘loop ball’ to an appreciative American audience.