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MLB All-Star Game: Mariano Rivera Would Prefer to Pitch the 9th Inning

what will be Mariano Rivera's final appearance in the MLB All-Star Game, the most dynamic closer in baseball history has said that he would prefer to pitch the ninth inning as opposed to starting the first inning, according to For The Win's Ted Berg.

An online campaign surfaced back in May to "#StartMo" in the game. This campaign was started to ensure that Rivera would make an appearance in the game, as there's no telling if the American League will be holding the lead come the ninth.

Rivera, one of the most humble players in the history of the game, has instead decided that he would rather close the game out—despite the flattering movement to #StartMo.

What I do is close the games. I don't start the games. It's a privilege and ...

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