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Young Phillies fan with Autism imitates Brad Lidge after he throws first pitch (Video)
If you haven't seen Philadelphia Phillies fan Joseph Dever's first pitch yet, then you must view the below clip.
Dever's moment came over the weekend as the Phillies hosted the St. Louis Cardinals on a special night  to commemorate "Autism Awareness Night" and Joseph who has Autism was selected to throw out the first pitch.
Watch as Dever's delivers...
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Young fan with Autism throws out first pitch
Joseph Dever threw out the first pitch at the Philadelphia Phillies game on Saturday as a representative of Austim Awareness, and it was one of the best first pitch’s of all-time. The kid did a spot-on Brad Lidge impression from when the Phillies won the 2008 World Series. You have to love the showmanship of the kid. He played to the crowd beautifully, and who didn’t enjoy the...
Brad Lidge retires after eleven seasons
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Saying Goodbye to Brad Lidge
The lights have gone out with the Washington Nationals for a pitcher who was once nicknamed "Lights Out." On Sunday, 35-year-old former All-Star Brad Lidge was designated for assignment as a result of a rocky season and some especially poor performances after coming back from hernia surgery.
Based on the performances they have seen from him this year (he finished with...
Former Phillie Brad Lidge Designated For Assignment By Nationals
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Lidge, 35, signed a one-year $1MM deal with the Nationals in the offseason. In 11 appearances (9 1/3 IP), Lidge is posting an 0-1 record with a 9.86 ERA and only two saves. Lidge was added to back up the Nats' bullpen as a veteran...
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The Philadelphia Phillies declined to exercise Brad Lidge's $12.5mm team option, thus making him a free agent. Lidge then turned around and signed with the division rivals, (loosely used) the Washington Nationals for $1mm. Dan Steinberg of the Washington Post caught up with Lidge and asked him what he thought about the 2012 Washington Nationals and Lidge had this response. â...
Fare Thee Well, Brad Lidge
Brad Lidge moves on to the Washington Nationals on a one-year, $1 million deal. He spent four seasons in Philadelphia and was integral in the 2008 World Championship as he went 48-for-48 in save opportunities that season, which is something the fans in this town will never forget.Injuries have wrecked his career as of late, but Washington decided to take a flier on him to help guide...
So long: Brad Lidge signs with the Nationals
The Phillies have lost yet another member of their 2008 championship team: Brad Lidge has signed with the Nationals. Lidge, who will be forever remembered for getting the final out in the World Series, signed a 1 year deal for around a million dollars with the Nationals. There was some talk that Lidge would return to the Phillies but ultimately the Nats offered him more money...
Lidge, Nationals agree to one-year deal
The surprisingly active Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with former Phillies reliever Brad Lidge on a one-year deal, the team announced Thursday.
The deal is for $1 million plus incentives, according to a major-league source. Lidge, 35, will likely serve as a setup man for the Nats' current closer, Drew Storen.
Last season, Lidge opened up the season on the Phillies...
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January 26, 2012
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