Sgt. John Brough, a 28-year veteran police officer from Belleville, Ill., stands with St. Louis Cardinals mascot Fredbird before throwing out the first pitch in the game against the Washington Nationals Sunday

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Sgt. John Brough, a 28 year veteran police officer from Belleville, Ill., waves to the crowd after throwing out the first pitch in the game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the

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Sgt. John Brough, a 28-year veteran police officer from Belleville, Ill., stands with St. Louis Cardinals mascot Fredbird before throwing out the first pitch in the game against the Washington Nationals Sunday

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Sgt. John Brough, a 28-year veteran police officer from Belleville, Ill., stands with St. Louis Cardinals mascot Fredbird before throwing out the first pitch in the game against the Washington Nationals Sunday