Watch: Magic Johnson throws out first pitch at World Series Game 5

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Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 5 of the 2025 World Series at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 29.The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays are tied 2-2 in the best-of-seven series.Johnson is a minority owner of the Dodgers as part of the Guggenheim Baseball Management ownership group.The group purchased the team in 2012.

Earlier in the day, Johnson had posted on social media about the importance of Game 5.

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