Justin Rose tosses away Cubs-White Sox opening pitch, avoiding ‘viral embarrassment’

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That was awesome. It's not viral shame, Rose added.

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It's hard to locate the plate without a pitcher or baseball player.

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Michael Jordan memorably hit the backstop on the first pitch at Wrigley.

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50 Cent and John Wall's terrible first pitches went viral. Rose survived.

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Now he can focus on winning the FedEx Cup again.

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He won the Tour Championship in Atlanta the following week with that great performance.

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He'll try again this week. Unlike 2018, the previous world No. 1 must labor.

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Do you think Rose will make Atlanta? Your favorite first pitch memory? Share in the comments.

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