Dr. Fauci Throwing Out First Pitch at Nationals Game

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Published on July 21 2020 6:03 am
Last Updated on July 21 2020 6:04 am

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert who’s been a trusted figure during the coronavirus pandemic, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the first game of the Major League Baseball’s coronavirus-shortened season Thursday night between the Washington Nationals and New York Yankees.

Fauci is a fan of the reigning World Series champion Nationals, who will be hosting the Yankees. 

 

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