EASTLAKE, Ohio (AP) — Travis Kelce’s energy extends past the soccer area or the movie star information cycle.
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The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs’ proficient tight finish, who additionally occurs to be pop famous person Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, confirmed off his batting abilities on Saturday by profitable a house run contest at a charity softball occasion hosted by Cleveland Browns tight finish David Njoku.
Kelce, who grew up in Cleveland Heights, arrived at Traditional Park, residence of the minor league Lake County Captains, simply because the occasion was getting underway. As he made his method onto the sector, Kelce shook arms with some followers earlier than greeting Browns defensive finish Myles Garrett and quarterback Deshaun Watson.
As soon as within the batter’s field, Kelce, who performed highschool baseball, placed on a powerful efficiency, headlined by a ultimate spherical that featured 11 lengthy balls. After connecting on his ultimate swing and sending one other ball over the fence to clinch the win, Kelce flipped his bat in celebration and took a victory lap across the bases.
Travis Kelce received the house run derby at David Njoku’s movie star softball occasion
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He was awarded a trophy he’ll be capable to present to Swift, who’s performing live shows in Scotland this weekend.
A 3-time Tremendous Bowl champion, Kelce has grow to be shut lately with Njoku, who has attended his offseason Tight Finish College.
“That is my man, man,” Njoku stated. “He is one of many purest human beings I’ve met in my life truthfully. At all times means effectively. Simply nice general dude.”
Kelce has all the time backed Cleveland’s baseball workforce and final yr threw out an ill-fated ceremonial first pitch that he spiked like a soccer.
Kelce has stayed busy all through the offseason. He lately took half within the Chiefs’ organized workforce actions and visited the White Home when the Tremendous Bowl champions have been hosted by President Joe Biden.
