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George W. Bush, Adrián Beltré to throw first pitches in Games 1, 2 of Rangers-Diamondbacks World Series

The former Commander-In-Chief will deliver the ceremonial toss to Rangers Legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Iván “Pudge” Rodríguez.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Major League Baseball announced the pre-game ceremonies for Games 1 and 2 of the World Series between the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Who is throwing the ceremonial first pitch for Game 1?

The 43rd President of the United States of America, George W. Bush, will throw his fourth Fall Classic first pitch when he takes the mound on Friday evening. The former Commander-In-Chief will deliver the ceremonial toss to Rangers legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Iván “Pudge” Rodríguez.

President Bush served as General Partner of the Texas Rangers from 1989 to 1994.

Who is throwing the ceremonial first pitch for Game 2?

Rangers legend and four-time MLB All-Star Adrián Beltré will take the pregame mound to deliver the ceremonial first pitch to Rangers legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Fergie Jenkins.

When will the national anthem start? When will the game actually start?

FOX's coverage for the World Series games will start at 6 p.m. CT, with the national anthem's being performed at approximately 6:45 p.m. CT. Every game's first pitch will start promptly at 7:04 p.m. CT. Here is who is performing.

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