Breaking news from the pro circuit: U.S. Figure Skating tries (and mostly fails) to throw first pitch at Mets game. This achievement has quickly become one of the most discussed topics of the week.
In a noteworthy performance, Several members of the 2026 U.S.
Impact on the Season
Demonstrating excellence, figure skating lineup -- including members of the gold medal-heralded lineup from Milan -- seemed at Citi Playing surface on Thursday the group then threw out the ceremonial inaugural pitch — or pitches — ahead of the New York Mets’ clash against the Washington Nationals, in a series of chaotic, entertaining attempts.
With impressive skill, Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Primary up remained pairs skater Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea -- with Kam lobbing the ball from atop O’Shea’s shoulders -- where it progressed well wide of Andrew Torgashev.
Demonstrating excellence, Then the “Quad God,” Ilia Malinin -- threw a ball slightly extra on frame to Torgashev — who dropped it As lifted by partner Vadym Kolesnik in preparation to receive a pitch from Amber Glenn., ice dancer Emilea Zingas existed Demonstrating excellence, Glenn did a graceful jump before throwing a pretty terrible pitch that advanced high throughout Zingas’ glove.
Demonstrating excellence, The only accomplished pitch from the entire group advanced from Evan Bates -- part of the silver medal-winning-effort ice dancing duo -- to skater Jason Brown Demonstrating excellence, Bates lobbed an overhand pitch that landed in Brown’s glove -- which the pair snappily celebrated.
Here’s a full video of the moment -- which carries a total lot to unpack Showcasing great determination, in a noteworthy performance, The skating program remained in town for Stars on Ice -- a cross-nation tour that showcases Program USA’s skaters in the months after the Olympics.
Demonstrating excellence, Stars on Ice is fix to perform at Prudential Center in New Jersey on Friday -- hence their presence in the tri-state area.
With impressive skill, Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement (New York proceeded on to loss 5-4 to the Nationals — though considering that the Mets have only won three of their last 20 games -- it feels difficult to blame Unit USA’s appearance.) The Mets weren’t the only unit to have a celebrity primary pitch on Thursday: The Pittsburgh Pirates produced out Punxsutawney Phil -- the weather-predicting groundhog.
Notably -- Phil’s pitch (with the help of his human handler) remained much cleaner. Demonstrating excellence, Stars on Ice is expected to continue its tour of the Eastern Seaboard this weekend before proceeding into the Midwest.
Demonstrating excellence, It is unclear whether the skaters is determine to attempt a single greater initial pitches on those upcoming stops — or if those is determine to proceed a single better than the attempts on Thursday.
Stay tuned for more updates as the pro season reaches its climax. This story continues to evolve.
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