ANAHEIM -- The Angels inaugurated their 2017 home slate with the help of Halos Hall of Fame pitcher Chuck Finley, who threw out the ceremonial first pitch to trainer Rick Smith before Friday night's matchup against the Mariners at Angel Stadium.
Finley, the Angels' franchise leader in wins with 165, received a rousing ovation from the fans in attendance and delivered a perfect strike to Smith.
The U.S. Army Color Guard was also on hand to unfurl a 300-foot American flag in the outfield as part of the pregame festivities. During the singing of the national anthem, the U.