Ortiz throws first pitch at LA Dodgers game

Having announced his replacement opponent for his June 23 date at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, Victor Ortiz took to the campaign trail this weekend. The former WBC world champion was at the LA Dodgers game against Houston Astros to throw the first pitch and drum up some support for his bout against fresh-faced contender Josesito Lopez.

Victor Ortiz steps onto the pitch at LA Dodger's game with Houston Rockets on May 27 to throw the first pitch of the day

Ortiz delivers a curveball

Ortiz poses with Dodgers manager Don Mattingly

Ortiz joins fromer Dodgers' great Fernando Valenzuela (left) and Spanish language braodcaster Jamie Jarrin (right) in the commentary box

Photos by Gene Blevins for Hoganphotos and Golden Boy Promotions