WATCH: Buck Showalter Left Devastated to Learn Shakira Wouldn’t Be Throwing First Pitch for New York Mets

New York Mets skipper Buck Showalter had a typical fanboy moment at Citi Field on Saturday. Notably, the ‘Queen of Latin Music’ Shakira was in the stands to watch the New York Mets vs Seattle Mariners.

Under the guidance of their visionary manager, Buck Showalter, the New York Mets have been phenomenal in the 2022 season. Mostly known for his seriousness towards the game, Showalter was in some fun mood on Saturday. And why not? After all, his favorite Shakira was there to watch the game.

But Showalter was devastated to learn that the Columbian singer will not be throwing the first pitch for the New York Mets. 

New York Mets skipper Buck Showalter was expecting Shakira to throw the first pitch

With the best record in the National League, the Mets are having quite a season in 2022. The Buck Showalter-led team has won against every opponent they have played this season. And it seems like the 65-year-old manager was the best choice for the Mets.

Recently, international pop sensation Shakira visited the Citi Field to watch the MLB game between the Mets and Mariners. And like millions of her fans, the Mets skipper is also a die-hard fan of the star singer.

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While addressing the media before the game, Showalter was excited to watch Shakira doing the honor of the first pitch of the game. “Big night tonight! Shakira is here. She better come down, she’s still to throw the first pitch…,” Showalter said. “She’s married to a famous soccer player… I think it’s just her tonight, though.”

But, Showalter was disappointed to learn that she will be there as a guest only. “She is just a guest. She is not throwing out the first pitch,” a reporter informed the Mets manager.

Showalter had his fan moment

Although Shakira did not throw the first pitch, she posed for a picture with Buck Showalter after the game.

Taking to Twitter, Bleacher Report shared the photo, in which Shakira is standing in the middle of Showalter and the Mets star Eduardo Escobar.

Meanwhile, after losing the first game, the Mets made a strong comeback and won the second game against the Mariners.

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