Legendary Pitcher Bert Blyleven Teams Up with 2 Gingers Irish Whiskey

By Chilled Magazine

At this year’s MLB All Star Game, legendary pitcher Bert Blyleven teamed up with 2 GINGERS® Irish Whiskey to face brave batters in a Wiffle® ball battle heading into the 2014 MLB All-Star Game®.

Blyleven pitched his iconic curveballs, and every batter who struck out took a pie in the face – an age-old baseball prank. For every pie thrown, 2 GINGERS® donated to the Wounded Warrior Project and the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association, resulting in a combined total of $10,000.

“I’m thrilled to partner with another Minnesota star, 2 GINGERS®, and have the chance to really cream my fans,” said Blyleven. “As a player who could never resist a good prank, I’m glad there’s a whiskey out there that is willing to have some fun. I can’t wait to step on the mound and throw some strikes!”

“Minneapolis is the birthplace of 2 GINGERS®, so as Minneapolis hosts baseball’s best players, we thought it was fitting to partner with a local legend to celebrate a classic baseball tradition – the pie-in-the-face prank,” said Kieran Folliard, Founder and CEO of 2 GINGERS® Irish Whiskey. “Bert Blyleven’s fiery personality and lifelong pursuit of his passions make him the perfect addition to our all star team.”