Michael Phelps Tosses First Pitch at Diamondbacks Postseason Game

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Photo Courtesy: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Monday evening, 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps threw out the first pitch at the Arizona Diamondbacks’ postseason game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Phelps wore No. 23 to coincide with his number of Olympic golds, and he delivered a pitch over the plate.

The greatest Olympian ever, 23-time Gold Medalist, and AZ resident @MichaelPhelps delivered a strike for tonight's first pitch. #OurSeason pic.twitter.com/mTmUm6r9rV

— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) October 10, 2017

Before he threw the pitch, Phelps engaged in a secret handshake with Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta.

Just @MichaelPhelps rounding out the #FreightTrain's pregame routine. ? #OurSeason pic.twitter.com/NC4eLGTjDE

— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) October 10, 2017

Phelps has long professed himself a Baltimore Orioles fan, but he has taken an interest in Phoenix-area sports as well since moving to the desert in 2015.

The Diamondbacks ended up losing the game 3-1, and they were eliminated from the postseason.

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Photos Courtesy: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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Swimming Pool Lovers

6 years ago

Nice :/

Cheryl Zwijacz

6 years ago

GOAT