WATCH: Colorado threw Kevin Pillar a first-pitch fastball and he CRUSHED it

Can you imagine throwing Kevin Pillar a first pitch fastball? Couldn't be me

There's just some things that you learn not to mess with: 

Rattlesnakes. The IRS. 

Kevin Pillar on the first pitch. 

Apparently, Kyle Freeland's a gambling man. 

The Rockies left-hander threw Kevin Pillar a first pitch sinker in the top of the 3rd inning, and Pillar launched it 443 feet to center field to give Atlanta an early lead in the series finale. 

Kev crushed this one 💪@KPILLAR4 | #ForTheA pic.twitter.com/oG2wDQDUSA

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 31, 2023

See, here's the thing about throwing a first-pitch fastball to Kevin Pillar: 

Pillar bats .350 with an OPS of .900 this season when he swings at the first pitch. 

And not only for a pitcher to try it, but a lefty pitcher? Against the guy that's only in the lineup to hit lefties? And to try it with a sinker? 

It's a recipe for disaster and Colorado's lucky it was only one run. 

Anyway, Atlanta's up by one run in support of Darius Vines, making his first career start in the majors for the Braves. 

How to Watch the Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, August 30th

First pitch is scheduled for 8:40 Eastern. The TV broadcast will be on Bally Sports South throughout Braves Country and MLB.tv nationally. The radio call is available in the Atlanta metro area on 680 The Fan, across the Southeast on the Atlanta Braves Radio Network, and nationally on MLB.tv.

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