Spencer Horwitz has touching moment with Holocaust survivor
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The Blue Jays took on the Mets yesterday in a disappointing 3-2 loss in Toronto but the big story comes from the ceremonial first pitch with Spencer Horwitz.
Horwitz comes from a Jewish family and has even represented Israel at international baseball tournaments and took part in a incredible first pitch ceremony yesterday. The Blue Jays had 97 year old Holocaust survivor Irene Kurtz throw out the ceremonial first pitch to Horwitz.
97-year-old Holocaust survivor Irene Kurtz throws out the first pitch before tonight's #Bluejays game, caught by Spencer Horwitz, from whom she gets a big hug afterward!
One bounce, not bad at all. #MazelTov #AmIsraelChai
One bounce, not bad at all. #MazelTov #AmIsraelChai
Kurtz and Horwitz followed the pitch with a big hug in front of Blue Jays fans at the Rogers Center.
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