World Series Game 7: Who’s throwing out the first pitch?

A pair of Cleveland Indians legends will team up to throw out the first pitch in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series.

Wednesday’s Game 7 of the 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians is one of the most anticipated sporting events in recent memory. Naturally, nothing short of city legend would suffice to throw out the first pitch in Cleveland.

The Indians tabbed beloved former Indian Jim Thome to throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Game 7 at Progressive Field. The game ball will be delivered by fellow franchise legend Travis Hafner, per MLB’s Twitter account.

After being selected by the Indians in the 13th round of the 1989 draft, Thome played in Cleveland from 1991-2002, slugging 337 home runs with an incredible .980 OPS in nearly 1,400 games. The Indians reached the World Series in 1995 and 1997 behind Thome and should be wearing a Cleveland cap if he earns a well-deserved place in the Hall of Fame.

Thome is Cleveland’s all-time leader in home runs and has been immortalized at Progressive Field with a statue. Former teammates Kenny Lofton, Carlos Baerga and Dennis Martinez threw out the first pitches earlier in the series in Cleveland.

While Hafner’s numbers weren’t quite on the same level, he still holds a special place in franchise history. The fan favorite played just shy of 1,200 games in Cleveland from 2003-2012 and had a terrific peak in the mid-2000s before succumbing to injuries.

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Progressive Field is already going to be rocking with a chance to snap a 68-year title drought on the line, and Thome’s presence should only hype the crowd up more. Since the internet’s push to get Rick Vaughn to throw out a first pitch failed, Thome is the next best choice.