Angel Reese, the basketball prodigy who previously graced the University of Maryland’s basketball courts, has been extremely busy ever since winning the esteemed title of national champion. Her recent activities have brought her back to her hometown’s heart. She received the honor of having a basketball court bearing her name. On Tuesday, the city of Baltimore seized the chance to celebrate Reese in a unique way.

The city gave her the key to the city in appreciation for all that she had done as an athlete. As if this wasn’t enough, she had the opportunity to throw the official opening pitch for Baltimore?s game against the Dodgers. However, many took this as an opportunity to criticize her.

Angel Reese throws the first pitch for an MLB game

Angel Reese, being merely 21 years old, had already gained fame for her crucial part in helping the LSU Tigers win the NCAA women’s basketball tournament earlier this year. She defeated Caitlin Clarke and the Iowa Hawkeyes’ daunting challenge with the help of her teammates, cementing her place in college basketball history.

The outstanding star of LSU women’s basketball now had the chance to demonstrate her pitching skills at Oriole Park. Reese, a resident of Maryland, made headlines on Tuesday night when she threw out the first pitch before her team, the Baltimore Orioles, took on the mighty Los Angeles Dodgers. The ceremonial pitch she threw just overshot its target. It landed in the eager glove of the adorable Orioles mascot, the Oriole Bird, who was positioned behind the home plate.

However, despite Reese’s presence, the Orioles were unable to defeat the Dodgers that night. The Orioles were defeated by their West Coast rivals 10-3 even though they tried their best.

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Fans took this as an opportunity to criticize her.

Angel Reese becomes the target of harsh criticism

As soon as the video of her throwing the first pitch hit the internet, many fans were quick to jump on her.

A fan tweeted, “Catlyn clark owns this thug.”

More reactions followed, with many questioning her immense fame in a short span of time.

A fan stated that this is why Baltimore Orioles lost the game.

Meanwhile, a fan questioned her status.

According to a fan, Reese is overrated.

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