US figure skating team’s first pitch at Mets game doesn’t go well
Members of the U.S. figure skating team, including 2026 Winter Olympics medalists, participated in the ceremonial first pitch before the New York Mets' 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Despite their athleticism on ice, most of the skaters' pitches were inaccurate or dropped, resulting in a chaotic and humorous ceremony. The event preceded a turbulent game for the Mets, who continue to struggle amid a poor recent record.
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MLB New York Mets US figure skating team’s first pitch at Mets game doesn’t go well By Thomas Gamba-Ellis Published April 30, 2026, 10:28 p.m. ET Perhaps the U.S. figure skating team should stay on the ice and away from the diamond. Multiple members of the team — including some from the gold medal-winning squad from the 2026 Winter Olympics — appeared at Citi Field to throw out the first pitch ahead of the Mets’ 5-4 loss to the Nationals on Thursday. Although the skaters are known for their gracefulness, their attempts at throwing out the first pitch could not have been more chaotic.
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