Dr. Anthony Fauci threw the ceremonial first pitch before the Washington Nationals’ season opener against the New York Yankees, Thursday night.
Fauci wore a Nationals’ gold-trimmed jersey and hat as well as a World Series champions mask.
Dr. Anthony Fauci did a rare TV interview on CNN’s The Lead With Jake Tapper, Tuesday.
Tapper asked Fauci about his planned appearance at Nationals Park on Thursday as he closed the nearly 20-minute interview. The Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases will throw out the first pitch before the Washington Nationals season opener against the New York Yankees.
The Washington Nationals announced on Monday that Dr. Anthony Fauci will throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day. Fauci has been regarded as a hero by many for his honest talk and recommendations during the coronavirus pandemic.
Usually, Presidents of the United States get the honor. Every president since Taft has thrown out a first pitch except Trump.
The Nationals open the season against the New York Yankees at Nationals Park on Thursday at 7 PM.
By Ian Oland 3 months ago
World Central Kitchen founder, José Andrés, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game Five – the final home game held in Washington DC during the 2019 World Series.
Sporting a white beard, the Michelin star chef wore a customized white Washington Nationals jersey, that had his full name, José Andrés, and the number 19 on the back. Andrés threw out the first pitch to Mr. National himself, Ryan Zimmerman.
He received a huge ovation from the Nationals crowd.
By Ian Oland 12 months ago
Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast of all-time, just had the greatest ceremonial first pitch of all-time.
Ahead of Game Two of the World Series between the Astros and Nationals, Simone walked out to the mound in a custom number 19 Astros jersey and jeans.
The Houston native then did this.
The 2019 WNBA champion Washington Mystics won their first title last week. Two-time league MVP and gold medalist Elena Delle Donne has been welcomed by two other DC teams who recently achieved or are currently fighting for their own first championship victories.
Tuesday, she threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Nationals’ NLCS-winning game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Wednesday, she took the ceremonial puck-drop before the Capitals’ 4-3 comeback win against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
By Brennin Weiswerda 1 year ago
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game Four of the NLDS between the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers. And unlike last time, he didn’t need two pitches to actually hit the plate.
Ovechkin threw the pitch to huge hockey fan and RMNB Instagram follower Adam Eaton.
By Ian Oland 1 year ago
The Washington Nationals announced on Saturday that Caps captain Alex Ovechkin will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at game four of the National League Division Series. Game four of the NLDS will be at 6:40 PM on Monday, October 7.
By Peter Hassett 1 year ago
Two more World Cup champions were honored at Nats Park on Monday night, as the USWNT and Washington Spirit’s Rose Lavelle and Mal Pugh threw twin first pitches ahead of the Nationals game against the Atlanta Braves.
The pressure was on, as just a few days ago two-time World Cup champion and Northern Virginia-native Ali Krieger returned to DC to throw the ceremonial first pitch at Nats Park. Krieger nailed the throw, pitching a perfect strike right over the plate.
Both Lavelle and Pugh’s throws were great, but there was just one small mistake.
By Elizabeth Kong 1 year ago
US Women’s soccer star Ali Krieger made a stop in Washington DC Thursday after taking home the gold medal at the 2019 World Cup earlier this month.
Krieger was invited to throw the ceremonial first pitch on Thursday as the Washington Nationals took on the Colorado Rockies at Nationals Park. Krieger was joined on the visit by her USWNT teammate, fiancee, and fellow two-time World Cup champion, Ashlyn Harris.
Krieger is a native of the Northern Virginia area. Born in Alexandria, she grew up in Dumfries and then spent several seasons playing for her hometown NWSL team, the Washington Spirit, before being traded in 2016 to the Orlando Pride.
The local soccer star showed she has one heck of a pitching arm, putting to shame some other famous first throws–ahem, Alex Ovechkin.
By Elizabeth Kong 1 year ago
