Dr. Anthony Fauci threw out the first pitch at Thursday's season opener in DC, which pitted the Washington Nationals against the New York Yankees. The pitch was such a curveball that it was impossible to catch - which is Fauci's motto about COVID - don't catch it!
But seriously, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - and most brilliant member of the White House COVID task force, is a true Nats fan, often sporting a mask with Nats logo on it. In honor of his pitch, Topps put out a limited edition baseball card - which will only be on sale for 24 hours. Get yours here.
Topps Now has made a Fauci first pitch card. Will sell as many as they can in 24 hours for $9.99 and then it’s never sold again. pic.twitter.com/TPhpfbFeL3
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) July 25, 2020
The Nats put out this statement:
"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."
Twitter LOVED IT:
Dr Anthony Fauci, threw out the first pitch to restart baseball.
He's a doctor, not a pitcher.?pic.twitter.com/aZr0js3IWP— Bill Maxwell ? ByeDon2020 (@Bill_Maxwell_) July 23, 2020
Turns out Dr. Fauci is roughly as bad at throwing a baseball as Donald Trump is at being President.
Dr. Anthony Fauci threw out the first pitch at Thursday's season opener in DC, which pitted the Washington Nationals against the New York Yankees. The pitch was such a curveball that it was impossible to catch - which is Fauci's motto about COVID - don't catch it!
But seriously, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - and most brilliant member of the White House COVID task force, is a true Nats fan, often sporting a mask with Nats logo on it. In honor of his pitch, Topps put out a limited edition baseball card - which will only be on sale for 24 hours. Get yours here.
The Nats put out this statement:
"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."
Twitter LOVED IT:
Dr Anthony Fauci, threw out the first pitch to restart baseball.
He's a doctor, not a pitcher.😁pic.twitter.com/aZr0js3IWP— Bill Maxwell 😷 ByeDon2020 (@Bill_Maxwell_) July 23, 2020
Turns out Dr. Fauci is roughly as bad at throwing a baseball as Donald Trump is at being President.
— Palmer Report (@PalmerReport) July 23, 2020
Dr. Fauci
-played by Brad Pitt on SNL
-cover model for Instyle magazine
-threw out first pitch for MLB opening day for his favorite team, the Nats
-has his own bobblehead
A hero and a legend #fauci #faucihero pic.twitter.com/wMa8LWrns3— Fauci Appreciation (@FauciLovers) July 24, 2020
NAILED IT
Hey, ya’ll criticizing Dr. Fauci’s pitch, he’s been a little busy trying to figure out the pandemic thing. The only curve he’s been working on it is a flat one. #Nats
— Gail Sideman (@gpublicity1) July 23, 2020
We love Dr. Fauci - both on the baseball field and in the snake pit at the White House.
