Lily throws a strike!

Last night, 9-year-old Lily James threw out the first pitch at the Mariners game alongside Phil Pierson, the Medic One paramedic who saved her life three years ago.

In July 2009, Lily nearly drowned and her feet were almost severed when an inflatable on her family's boat flew off and she was caught in the tow rope. For Lily's complete story, please see the previous blog post.

Before the pitch, Paramedic Phil Pierson was presented with the Medic One Foundation's "Spirit of Team Play Award," for exemplifying integrity, teamwork and compassion while on the job.

Check out these photos of Lily and Phil taken last night at Safeco Field:

Mom, Dad and Lily meet the Mariner Moose!

The Pierson Family meets the Mariner Moose!

Phil receives the Medic One Foundation "Spirit of Team Play Award."

Lily waits to throw out the first pitch with her father, Greg James.

Phil hands Lily the baseball for the first pitch.

It's a strike!

Lily gets an autograph from Mariners Outfielder Michael Saunders.

Got the autograph!

Lily, Mom and the signed baseball.

Local Mercer Island girl to throw ceremonial first pitch at Mariners game on Sept.14 alongside Medic One paramedic who saved her life

Lily James, a 9 year-old Mercer Island girl, was involved in a horrific boating accident back in 2009 that almost severed her legs and ender her life. Medic One paramedic Phil Pierson was one of the first people to arrive at the scene and his effort and world-class paramedic training helped save Lily's life. Lily will join Phil at the Mariners game on Wednesday to throw out the first pitch as he receives the 'Spirit of Team Play' award, an honor bestowed by the Medic One Foundation. The Mariners have created a special offer for the game and $5 from every ticket purchased here, will go towards the Medic One Foundation.

To learn more about Lily and Phil's incredible story, see this article written by Lynda Mapes over at The Seattle Times.