PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A Philadelphia Police officer shot in the line of duty will have a special role in today’s home opener.
Officer Jesse Hartnett will throw out one of the ceremonial first pitches before the game.
In January, Officer Hartnett was shot several times after a man with a gun ambushed him in his car in West Philadelphia.
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The Phillies take on the San Diego Padres at 3:05 p.m.