Cubs prez Theo Epstein threw out first pitch, almost nailed mascot

Chicago Cubs GM Theo Epstein threw out the first pitch before the Single-A South Bend Cubs game yesterday. Chicago's' mascot, Clark the Cub, stood in the box for the pitch...and was brushed back.

.@Cubs president Theo Epstein brushes back Clark the Cub with tonight's @SBCubs first pitch: pic.twitter.com/00lw9SgGMB
— Mike Monaco (@MikeMonaco_) April 9, 2015

Molly Geary asked, "Did Clark charge the mound?"

Molly? The answer is, no. (Though there was some eyeballing.)

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Cubs prez Theo Epstein threw out first pitch, almost nailed mascot