Overview
- Team USA gold medalists Jack Hughes and Aerin Frankel delivered ceremonial first pitches at Yankee Stadium during the Yankees’ home opener Friday against the Marlins, with both throws reaching the plate on the fly.
- Hughes warmed up by playing catch with Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy in pregame, a cross-sport moment that drew wide attention on social media.
- The Devils center showed off newly repaired teeth after dental work for the mouth injury he suffered in the Olympic gold‑medal game.
- The pair met Yankees captain Aaron Judge and other club figures on the field, and Frankel, a Westchester County native, reconnected with fellow Northeastern alum Cam Schlittler.
- The event extended the post‑Olympics spotlight on USA Hockey after the men’s and women’s teams both won gold in 2026, the first time the U.S. captured double gold in the sport.