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MLB takes responsibility for decision that revoked Jim McIngvale's first pitch opportunity : r/Astros
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Jim Mattress Mac McIngvale throws out a ceremonial first pitch as News Photo - Getty Images
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Houston Astros announce Mattress Mack will throw first pitch in World Series Game 6 at Minute Maid Park - CultureMap Houston
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Houston Astros announce Mattress Mack will throw first pitch in World Series Game 6 at Minute Maid Park - CultureMap Houston
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Mattress Mack Explains Why He Didn't Throw Out Houston Astros First Pitch vs. Twins - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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MLB says it blocked Mattress Mack from throwing 1st pitch at Houston Astros ALDS Game 1, not Mattress Firm - ABC13 Houston
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Mattress Mack's Astros first pitch: MLB says it made call to stop it
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Jim McIngvale throws out the ceremonial first pitch