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Chocolate bar throws out first pitch at Citizens Bank Park

On any given night, dozens of different people throw out the ceremonial first pitch at MLB ballparks. Some of them are famous athletes, some are actors and others are just big fans. In Philadelphia, they had a very special guest conduct the first toss, but it sure wasn't a person.

It was a delicious chocolate bar.

Phanatic

That's really not a bad first pitch from an object that melts in 90-degree weather! The biggest danger at Citizens Bank Park wasn't the heat, however -- it was the Phanatic, who may or may not be a chocoholic:

Phanatic

-- Dakota Gardner / MLB.com

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