Phillies

Rhys Hoskins Throws the Ceremonial First Pitch Before Game 1

By Kevin Kinkead

Published: Oct 3rd, 2023 · 8:05 PM EDT

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Rhys gets the nod for Game 1:

Rhys Hoskins first pitch to Kyle Schwarber AWESOME pic.twitter.com/hfuYAub2nx

— Cindy Webster (@CindyWeb94) October 4, 2023

Cool moment for him. Could be the last time he’s on the field at Citizens Bank Park as a Phillie. Gotta consider that when thinking of the occasion. Not just a rehabbing Phil getting a nice opportunity here, but maybe a swansong of sorts.

Can’t lose after that first pitch. Go Phils. Red October.

EDIT – I would also point out that this was too much hype for a first pitch thrower who is part of the organization:

Phillies Director, Relationship Marketing John Brazer:

“The first pitch is going to be a spectacular one. You’re going to be talking about it tomorrow.” 👀

DeCamara: From the world of sports or outside?

Brazer: “More of the world of sports.”#RedOctober pic.twitter.com/YUYE0GwkIC

— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) October 3, 2023