Bryan Stow, the San Francisco Giants fan who was nearly beaten to death four years ago outside Dodger Stadium, took another big step in his inspirational road to recovery on Thursday night. Stow attended the home opener of the Class-A San Jose Giants and threw out the ceremonial first pitch. Jimmy Durkin of the San Jose Mercury News described the scene at Municipal Stadium: Welcome to Opening Night for the @SJGiants . Big moment tonight as Bryan Stow will throw out the first pitch. pic.twitter.com/qehIjkq4uD — Jimmy Durkin (@Jimmy_Durkin) April 17, 2015 Bryan Stow waves to fans as he's wheeled onto the field. http://t.co/dD0hts9PdB — Jimmy Durkin (@Jimmy_Durkin) April 17, 2015 Stow was accompanied by his sister and two children for the event, and said he will attend the Giants-Dodgers game in San Francisco next week. More from Durkin : "A lot was going through my brain," Stow said. "I would love to do it again. When do they play again? Tomorrow? I can be here tomorrow." Stow, using a walker, took the field and was handed a ball that came via special delivery. A helicopter landed in center field, and a sheriff's deputy emerged and delivered the ball to Stow, who...