Throwing the first pitch at a baseball game is a long-kept ritual that marks the start of a match. The honor is usually given to an individual who has accomplished a significant milestone in their field. From Paige Spiranac to Rory McIlroy, many, from the golfing world, have been chosen to do the honor.

In a recent baseball game, another golfer was offered the privilege of being a part of the sport’s significant tradition. And the player was able to take the golfing and the baseball community by storm as he threw the first pitch. Let’s dive into the story.

Justin Rose throws the first pitch in an MLB game

Justin Rose was offered the first pitch at the Major League Baseball game between Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox. The 2018 FedEx Cup champion was given the honor to throw the ball while representing the Cubs at Wrigley Field. The golfer was seen having a good time while making use of the platform to connect the two sports as he became a part of the exciting longstanding tradition.

In a video uploaded to Twitter, the Englishman was accompanied by the team mascot for the Cubs taking on the role of his caddie. The looper led the professional as they made their way to the pitcher where he made the first throw of the game marking the start of the match. The caddie-golfer duo then took a picture with each other.

Donning a Cubs jersey, the 43-year-old was visibly eager to watch a replay of the pitch he made. And he was happy with what he saw. “It’s not making viral embarrassment,” remarked the professional excitedly after watching the video.

In an Instagram post shared by Rose, he is seen showing off the jersey that he received with his name and the number ’99’ on it. He made sure to let his followers know the honor he felt as he put up the caption, “Blue skies and a cross-town rivalry with White Sox! Couldn’t have been a more special evening enjoying America’s pastime!”

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Although the Cubs lost 3-5 to the Sox, Rose was undoubtedly happy since he could make the throw. Moreover, only those who have proved themselves in their careers are given the opportunity as we saw Paige Spiranac engaging in a crucial inter-sport pairing in a baseball game not too long ago.

Paige Spiranac and her MLB pitch at a Brewers game

Often touted as the mommy of golf, Spiranac was invited to throw the first pitch at a Brewers game. Representing X-golf, she further made use of the opportunity to distribute her bobbleheads to certain lucky fans. The social media star made use of the opportunity to further raise awareness about the industry she works in.

Describing the nerve-racking experience, the diva had opened up about how the easy task of throwing the ball turned out to be a tense situation. Many eyes were on her as the influencer made the pitch afraid that she would mess it up. Nevertheless, she was able to do a good job as Spiranac overcame her fear of bad first pitches to mark a monumental moment in her career.

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