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I love baseball. I love rock music. I love Creedence Clearwater Revival.
So you'd figure "Centerfield," written and performed by CCR frontman John Fogerty, would be my nirvana.

Not so much. I'm not a fan. I find it hokey and childish. Fogerty can do better.

Nonetheless, the Pirates trot on to the diamond with "Centerfield" blaring over the McKechnie speakers.

At 1:07, Pittsburh's 40th year in Bradenton begins when Ian Snell flings a strike past Shane Victorino. It's 67 degrees.

Snell cruises through the first inning, inducing a pair of groundouts and a lazy fly to right.