At their opening day April 15, the Tucson Padres honored four people who helped end the mass shooting.

"They had us go out front and throw out the first pitch. I threw a pretty weak pitch, though, 'cause I haven't played baseball since I was like 10. We got to sit in the box and watch the game.

"I don't think I'm a hero, but they wanted to acknowledge that we were helpful. So I was honored, for sure.

"It was a really good memory."

Joe Zamudio, 25, was in Walgreens when the shooting broke out and ran outside to help subdue the shooter.


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