While Cruz's team did confirm that the Texas senator has never thrown a first pitch at an Astros game, his team did not comment on whether or not he has been invited to show off his fastball.

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It's a philosophical conundrum scientists have pondered for years: If Ted Cruz attends a ... For his part, Cruz has pointed to his attendance at Astros World Series wins in 2017 and 2022 as ...