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Reading Baseball: Baseball Goes to the Opera

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Baseball and opera may not seem like a match made in heaven, but there are instances where the two make a good combination.

In his latest edition of Reading Baseball, Pete Peterson talks about two baseball operas, including one he saw for himself.

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Pete and his wife Anita prepare to watch The Summer King in Pittsburgh.

Reading Baseball is a series of essays and commentaries by Richard "Pete" Peterson, who along with his son, Stephen, co-authored the recently released book:  The Slide: Leyland, Bonds and the Star-Crossed Pittsburgh Pirates.
 

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Richard "Pete" Peterson is the creative force behind WSIU Radio's Reading Baseball Series. Pete's original essays and commentaries are a regular staple for any fan of the game.
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