Anthony Fauci to throw out first pitch at Washington Nationals opener

[seanmerc]

From ESPN:
Fauci to throw out first pitch at Nationals opener

Dr. Anthony Fauci will throw out the ceremonial first pitch Thursday night before the reigning World Series champion Washington Nationals kick off the shortened 2020 season at home against the New York Yankees.

Fauci is the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a member of the White House coronavirus task force, and he has been one of the faces of the United States' fight against the pandemic.

He's also a big fan of the Nationals -- often wearing a face mask with team logos -- and when MLB's season was on hiatus, he spoke of wanting to see them play again.

"Dr. Fauci has been a true champion for our country during the COVID-19 pandemic and throughout his distinguished career, so it is only fitting that we honor him as we kick off the 2020 season and defend our World Series championship title," the Nationals said in a statement.

 

[seanmerc]

This ticks me off! If fans can't attend games, why should he get to attend? Shouldn't he be setting an example for the rest of us?

 

[Center Ice]

This ticks me off! If fans can't attend games, why should he get to attend? Shouldn't he be setting an example for the rest of us?

Fauci shouldn't get too excited. The amount of people watching on the tube will be close to the park attendance.

 

[Mondo Jay]

He seems to enjoy the spotlight.

 

[steelerssb]

Inb4 PF move

 

[Rex Racer]

 

[seanmerc]

But the Astros aren't playing in this game.

 

[Mebert]

Rumor has it they will have 5 catchers there to recieve the pitch incase he changes his mind on where home plate is.

 

[GNG]

Why isn't this on the political board?

 

[Boglodyte]

hope he is better at it than this

 

[The Derski]

Fauci shouldn't get too excited. The amount of people watching on the tube will be close to the park attendance.

Opening day in baseball? During a pandemic? Defending WS champs? Me thinks the viewership will be pretty high.

 

[Center Ice]

Opening day in baseball? During a pandemic? Defending WS champs? Me thinks the viewership will be pretty high.

I'll tune in just to see if they put mannequins in the seats with cheering microphones up their arses.

 

[steveringo]

Inb4 PF move

Why isn't this on the political board?

Doesn't the president usually get the first Nat's game?

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

I bet that smurf-looking motherfucker bounces it.

 

[PEOPLESCHICKEN]

Trump will be there behind the plate....calling balls and strikes

 

[GNG]

Doesn't the president usually get the first Nat's game?

I don't know and I don't care.

 

[eaglesnut]

This jackass has been in government since the 80s, watching AIDs run rampant in some communities and pharma companies use the government to fill their pockets the whole time.
Do not trust.

 

[nynasty]

At least there'll be one Yankee fan there.

 

[CaptainStubing]

This jackass has been in government since the 80s, watching AIDs run rampant in some communities and pharma companies use the government to fill their pockets the whole time.
Do not trust.

agreed. something very fishy about that guy. and this is very hypocritical of him. he's been preaching this whole time that sports returning is not a good idea.

 

[DolansRCheap]

I guess good for him? He tried his best, just a bunch dumb fucks didn't listen to his advise.