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Tom Coleman

Wales legend Gareth Bale tries his hand at baseball and loves it

Wales captain Gareth Bale delighted sports fans in Los Angeles once again - but this time, it wasn't for his footballing ability.

Bale, along with LAFC team-mate and USA international Kellyn Acosta, was invited to Dodger Stadium to throw the first pitch ahead of the LA Dodgers' clash with the Minnesota Twins.

The Welshman, wearing a customised Dodgers shirt with number 11 on the back, has seemingly settled well into life across the pond, netting two goals in his first four outings for his new club, including a superb solo effort against Real Salt Lake at the weekend.

He was given the chance to try his hand at baseball, and didn't fare too badly, throwing a pitch which was whipped in at full length, although it was perhaps a little high.

However, he was clearly unimpressed by the attempt from team-mate Acosta, whom he cheekily told to "stick to football".

Bale then had time to show off his ball skills, producing some trickery by juggling a baseball with his feet for the cameras, before having his photo taken with the Dodgers players and his LAFC team-mates.

LAFC's next game is at home to Charlotte on Sunday.

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