Former President George H.W. Bush threw the ceremonial first pitch before the Houston Astros and Kansas City Royals playoff game Sunday. The game, held in Houston’s Minute Maid Park, was Game 3 in the American League Division Series.
Former President George H.W. Bush was introduced before today's game at Minute Maid Park. pic.twitter.com/9wYbLFItHr
— Baseball Tonight (@BBTN) October 11, 2015Bush, a longtime Astros fan, sported an orange team jersey and matching orange socks. He delivered the pitch to Astros’ infielder Jed Lowrie.
George H.W. Bush delivered the first pitch to Jed Lowrie before today's #ALDS Game 3. #Respect
— Houston Astros (@astros) October 11, 2015In a wheelchair and neckbrace from a fall he took earlier this year, Bush took the field with his wife, Barbara, who said she thought the ceremonial pitch was “great.” The couple are regulars at Houston sporting events.
Barbara Bush on husband throwing out ceremonial first pitch before #Astros -Royals. "Very special. See how much they love him."
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) October 11, 2015Baseball has been a part of Bush’s life for a long time. He was first baseman and captain of the 1948 baseball team at Yale University.
Dad was first baseman in college. Took him all this time to figure out he was a pitcher. Nice W ‘stros! pic.twitter.com/aZcdjJEMbb
— Jeb Bush (@JebBush) October 12, 2015With the support of the 41st president, his wife and other members of the Bush family, the Astros won 4-2.
It was a family affair in Texas last night. George H.W. and George W. Bush each threw out first pitches. pic.twitter.com/39t9Cdh9B7
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 12, 2015Watch the pitch here:
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