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Nick Nurse does Craig Kimbrel impersonation, soaks in Phillies’ vibes

The vibes at Citizens Bank Park are bordering on an all-time high as the Phillies closed their homestand against the Angels.

For Sixers fans, you have to hope new head coach Nick Nurse can bring some of those vibes to his new gig after throwing out the first pitch Wednesday afternoon.

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For the pitch, Nurse went with closer Craig Kimbrel’s patented setup. Throwing off the rubber, Nurse delivered a solid pitch, showing off the athleticism that once led to him being the most accurate three-point shooter in the University of Northern Iowa’s history.