Originally posted by the Voice of America.
Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America,
a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in
the public domain.


Fauci Throws First Pitch to Open Pandemic-Shortened Baseball Season

VOA News

   '¯It was low and outside and failed to reach home plate, but the
   (pre-recorded) hometown crowd roared as Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of
   the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, threw the
   ceremonial first pitch of a coronavirus-shortened Major League Baseball
   season Thursday evening

   The world champion Washington Nationals described Fauci as a "super
   fan" as they announced he would do the honors when the team hosted the
   New York Yankees before an empty stadium. Fauci is often seen wearing a
   Nationals face mask as he helps set public health policy for the U.S.
   during the pandemic.

     A statement from the Washington Nationals regarding Opening Day.
     [1]pic.twitter.com/iejxXeAA4V
     -- Washington Nationals (@Nationals) [2]July 20, 2020

   Players recognized the Black Lives Matter movement in a pre-game
   ceremony by holding a long black ribbon that connected both teams. They
   knelt in silence to remember George Floyd and other Black victims of
   violence. They stood when the national anthem was played.

   All games, like the opening game, will be played without fans to
   prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

   [3]President Donald Trump will throw a ceremonial pitch at Yankee
   Stadium on Aug.15.

   The last time Trump went to a major league park was a World Series game
   in Washington in October where the crowd booed loudly.

References

   1. https://t.co/iejxXeAA4V
   2. https://twitter.com/Nationals/status/1285308233083686913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
   3. https://www.voanews.com/usa/us-politics/ballpark-boos-rarity-shielded-us-president

.