STRIKEFORCE stars Brett Rogers and Jesse Finney (in Cardinals’ jersey) threw out the ceremonial first pitches before Thursday’s Cardinals-Houston Astros game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Both fighters will be in featured bouts Saturday during the eagerly anticipated “STRIKEFORCE St. Louis: Heavy Artillery” MMA event at Scottrade Center live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).
A stacked 13-bout card will begin at 6:30 p.m. CT. Doors open at 6 o’clock. Tickets are on sale at Scottrade Center ticket office, all Ticketmaster locations (800) 745-3000, Ticketmaster online (www.ticketmaster.com) and STRIKEFORCE’s official website (www.strikeforce.com).
[All photos by Bob Barton/For Strikeforce]
Finney (left) looks on as Rogers delivers. "I was saving my right hand and arm for Saturday night (when Rogers challenges defending champion Alistair Overeem for the STRIKEFORCE Heavyweight Championship in the main event),'' Brett said, "but I think I still was clocked at around 92 mph. This was a great thrill, nerve-racking, but very exciting.'' Finney, who faces Justin DeMoney in the top undercard bout Saturday, gets ready to unleash a fastball. "I grew up playing baseball and played college ball so this is a dream come true,'' Finney said. "St. Louis is a great baseball town so for me to be able to throw out the first pitch is something I will never forget.'' Cardinals superstar Albert Pujols poses with Finney. Murderer's Row? Finney, STRIKEFORCE's Mike Afromowitz, Rogers, and Rogers' coach, Mike Reilly, gather for a group shot. Finney (left) and Rogers had a ball Thursday.Finney and Rogers check out the Cardinals' mascot, who attempts to deliver a knee.
