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It’s been a rough year for ceremonial first pitches in baseball — notably, 50 Cent, Bob Costas and Miss Texas Monique Evans served up some real humdingers. But the Giants may have redeemed the practice with back-to-back beauties to conclude the season at AT&T Park.

First, it was the unflappable Mo’Ne Davis delivering a gorgeous strike from MLB-distance to open Game 4 of the World Series.

Arrayed around the mound to watch Davis work her magic from up close, were United States’ Little League Champions Jackie Robinson West.

NON-STOP FLIGHT FROM SF TO NY

On Sunday, Robin William’s son Zack opened up Game 5 by delivering a sweet Eephus pitch to friend of the family and longtime Yankee fan Billy Crystal.

Can the Royals keep a good thing going with their designated throwers for Game 6 and a possible Game 7? Stay tuned…