Acta to catch Bush's first pitch at opener
Published 3/28/2008 by Bill Ladson at Major League Baseball News
Nationals team president Stan Kasten confirmed on Friday that manager Manny Acta will catch President George W. Bush's ceremonial first pitch on Sunday night before Washington takes on the Braves at the new Nationals Park.
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