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U.S. Olympic Skaters’ Chaotic First Pitch at Citi Field Goes Viral

The viral clip sharpened focus on the Mets’ 10–21 start.

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Apr 30, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; A fan wears a paper bag over his head before the start between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images.
US figure skating team's first pitch at Mets game doesn't go well

Overview

  • Members of the U.S. Olympic figure skating team staged a choreographed set of first pitches Thursday at Citi Field that mostly missed their targets.
  • SportsNet New York shared the full sequence on X soon after, and the video drew wide views and quick reactions across social platforms.
  • One toss from ice dancer Evan Bates appeared to land in Jason Brown’s glove, while other tries, including Amber Glenn’s high lob to Emilea Zingas, went off line or were dropped.
  • Following Thursday’s pregame spectacle, the Mets lost 5–4 to the Nationals and fell to 10–21, which fueled comparisons between the messy ceremony and the team’s early struggles.
  • The skaters were in the tri‑state area for the Stars on Ice tour, which is scheduled to stop at New Jersey’s Prudential Center on Friday.