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A giddy Rob Gronkowski threw the first pitch at Fenway Park

David Ortiz stood in as catcher.

Rob Gronkowski hugs David Ortiz after throwing out the first pitch. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

July 20, 2016

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Rob Gronkowski looked like a natural on the mound during his opening pitch on Tuesday.

Gronk took signs from his stand-in catcher David Ortiz before throwing a strike.

Gronk to Papi: legendary. https://t.co/uiCo2ceds3 #RedSox pic.twitter.com/pxs834syZQ

— Red Sox (@RedSox) July 20, 2016

And while Gronk’s pitch was solid, Ortiz stole the show later that night with a massive three-run homer in the Red Sox’ 4-0 win over the Giants.

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