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Billy Williams To Throw Out 1st Pitch Ahead Of Game 1 Of Cubs-Giants

(CBS) The Cubs are bringing out some high-profile individuals for Game 1 of their National League Divisional Series against the Giants on Friday night.

Former Cubs outfielder and Hall of Famer Billy Williams will throw out the first pitch. It will be former Bears coach Mike Ditka yelling "play ball," while former Cubs pitchers Ryan Dempster and Kerry Wood will sing the seventh-inning stretch.

Wayne Messmer will sing the national anthem.

First pitch comes at 8:15 p.m. Friday, and you can hear the hometown call on 670 The Score. Here's a breakdown of how the two teams match up.

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