Eli Shubert caps his wedding day by closing out a 9-2 win for Raptors
Giving up his first home run of 2021 couldn’t spoil a memorable day for Raptors pitcher
By Tim Martinez, Columbian
Assistant Sports Editor
Published: July 14, 2021, 9:34pm
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RIDGEFIELD – Eli Shubert said it was fate that he give up his first home run of the year on Wednesday.
Or you could say it was preordained.
A pre-game wedding ceremony, in which Shubert married Erin Thum, was officiated by Josh Worden, the Ridgefield Raptors’ play-by-play announcer, who is also an ordained minister.
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