First-pitch catch won't be Lo Duca's
Published 3/27/2008 by Bill Ladson at Major League Baseball News
Nationals catcher Paul Lo Duca will not be catching President George W. Bush's first pitch after all on Sunday night before Washington takes on the Braves. Sources have indicated that manager Manny Acta may be catching the pitch. Lo Duca was informed of the decision on Thursday.
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