Diamonds to Shavertown native Lauren Chapple for landing a big gig: throwing a ceremonial first pitch July 21 for a Philadelphia Phillies-Boston Red Sox game. It’s been nearly a year since Chapple endured pulmonary thromboendarterectomy surgery at Temple University to remove blood clots from her lungs, as recounted in a story published last month. It’s a condition that had left the once-active soccer player mysteriously breathless. Now recovered and back to a full life while working in Philly, she got the first-pitch opportunity on “I Heart Phillies night,” which is presented by the Temple Heart and Vascular Institutes, with part of the proceeds going to that organization. Kudos to the Phillies and Temple for giving her the recognition, and best wishes to Chapple moving forward.

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