Anthony Fauci delivered one of the worst first pitches in baseball history six years ago
Anthony Fauci’s ceremonial first pitch before a Washington Nationals game in 2020 has been recalled six years later as a notably poor throw. The article treats the anniversary as a light-hearted sports moment, while also noting Fauci’s high public profile during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fauci threw the pitch at Nationals Park on 23 July 2020, ahead of the team’s home opener against the New York Yankees. The game was played without fans because of pandemic restrictions, and the pitch missed the plate by a wide margin, prompting enduring online jokes and criticism of the throw.
- Fauci’s 2020 first pitch is being revisited six years later.
- The throw missed badly and became a viral sports joke.
- It occurred during a fan-free Covid-era baseball game.