'Super-Fan' Dr. Anthony Fauci To Throw Out First Pitch At Nationals' Opening Day Game
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WASHINGTON (WJZ) -- Infectious disease expert and "super-fan" Dr. Anthony Fauci will throw out the first pitch at the Washington Nationals' opening day game on Thursday, the team announced Monday.
In a statement, the team called Fauci, "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 that World Series Championship title."
A statement from the Washington Nationals regarding Opening Day. pic.twitter.com/iejxXeAA4V
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) July 20, 2020
The Nationals will take on the New York Yankees Thursday evening in Washington.
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