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Punches to pitches: Olympic boxer Marlen Esparza tosses first pitch at Minute Maid Park

Houston-area native and Olympic bronze medalist Marlen Esparza threw out the first pitch on Sunday at Minute Maid Park. Competing in the Women's Flyweight (51 kg./112 lbs.) division, she was the first American women to medal in the sport. 

"I was terrified [about throwing the first pitch]," Marlin said. "I only know how to throw punches. I don't know how to throw balls!"

-Rachel Frey / MLB.com Real-Time Correspondent

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