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Thomas Tuchel throws ceremonial first pitch at Kansas City Royals game

THOMAS TUCHEL knocked it out the park against Croatia - and then threw the first pitch in a Kansas baseball match. The England boss, fresh off masterminding Wednesday's 4-2 win over Croatia, went from gaffer to pitcher as he chucked the ceremonial opening ball of the clash between Kansas City Royal...

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The headline split The center frames it as "Thomas Tuchel throws ceremonial first pitch at Kansas City Royals game". The right frames it as "Thomas Tuchel throws out first pitch at MLB game as England stars presented with special...".
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Right / center-rightThomas Tuchel throws out first pitch at MLB game as England stars presented with special jerseys at the baseball

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The Sun UKNews report · Jun 19, 2:25 AM

Thomas Tuchel throws out first pitch at MLB game as England stars presented with special jerseys at the baseball

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THOMAS TUCHEL knocked it out the park against Croatia - and then threw the first pitch in a Kansas baseball match. The England boss, fresh off masterminding Wednesday's 4-2 win over Croatia...

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The Belfast TelegraphNews report · Jun 19, 1:43 AM

Thomas Tuchel throws ceremonial first pitch at Kansas City Royals game

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