Paula Creamer threw out the first pitch at the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds game on Monday, July 6th. The eight-time LPGA Tour winner is in Philadelphia for this week's U.S. Women's Open at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Penn.

Prior to the game, Creamer had a chance to speak to students that participated in the "Adopt-A-Player" education program at Bethlehem's St. Jane Francis and St. Annes. Creamer and the kids had been corresponding electronically since last September.

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Paula Creamer toured the Philadelphia Phillies ballpark on Monday, prior to meeting Adopt-A-Player students. (Photo courtesy of John Mummert/USGA)	A grand welcome: Paula Creamer waves to the partisan Phillies crowd seconds before delivering the first pitch. (Photo courtesy of John Mummert/USGA)

Almost time: Paula Creamer waits on the field shortly before being introduced at the Phillies game. (Photo courtesy of John Mummert/USGA)	Paula Creamer throws out the first pitch to the Philly Phanatic before the Reds-Phillies game Monday. (Photo courtesy of John Mummert/USGA)

Wait is over: Paula Creamer meets students from schools in Bethlehem, Pa., Monday. (Photo courtesy of John Mummert/USGA)	A success: Standing proud after throwing the first pitch, Paula Creamer and The Philly Phanatic pose for a photo. (Photo courtesy of John Mummert/USGA)