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Andruw Jones, Jason Isbell to throw out first pitches at NLDS

Former Atlanta Braves player, Andruw Jones waves to the crowd as he is honored, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Atlanta. Jones who won 10 Gold Gloves in a career that began with 12 seasons in Atlanta, became the 11th Braves player or manager to have his number retired on Saturday night. The honor could add momentum to his candidacy for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Jones' 25 was retired before the Braves' game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

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Former Atlanta Braves player, Andruw Jones waves to the crowd as he is honored, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Atlanta. Jones who won 10 Gold Gloves in a career that began with 12 seasons in Atlanta, became the 11th Braves player or manager to have his number retired on Saturday night. The honor could add momentum to his candidacy for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Jones' 25 was retired before the Braves' game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

By AJC Sports

Oct 3, 2023

Andruw Jones and Jason Isbell will throw out the ceremonial first pitches before Games 1 and 2, respectively, of the National League Division Series.

Jones, the Braves great, will throw out the first pitch before Saturday’s Game 1. The National Anthem will be performed by the Orpheus Mens Ensemble.

Isbell, the Grammy Award winner, will throw out the first pitch before Monday’s Game 2. The National Anthem will be performed by Third Day’s Mac Powell.

Times for Games 1 and 2 on the NLDS have not been announced.

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