For sale is a truly unique collectable - a game-used, MLB Authenticated baseball from the April 5th, 2019 Boston Red Sox at Arizona Diamondbacks home opener, won by Arizona in a slug-fest, 15-8. This game-used ball was pitched in the top of the 8th inning by Arizona's Matt Koch 5 total times. First, the ball was pitched 4 times to Boston's Benintendi- resulting in a single to center.
This would be career hit #362 for Benintendi. Next, the ball would be pitched in the dirt for Ball 1 to Mookie Betts and removed from play. Betts would hit a 2-run homer moments later (with a different baseball), scoring Benintendi.This ball is a 2019 Opening Day logo ball, used only in the 1st game played in each stadium in the Majors. The authentication is input by the on-site MLB authenticators, who apply the holograms and enter the details of the play.
This ball carries the hologram JD396914. I have attached a screen shot for your review of the MLB authentication serial number search result. This spectacular ball has great coloration and character, This is a great, 1-of-a-kind item! Thank you for viewing our listing and please see our other current listings for rare memorabilia, sports cards, electronics, apparel, and much much more!