'I dominated right there! I didn't bounce it': Watch Sean Casey's Opening Day first pitch
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Famer Sean Casey is nicknamed "The Mayor," but his ceremonial first pitch before the Reds' 2024 Opening Day game against the Washington Nationals was nothing like former Cincinnati mayor Mark Mallory's in 2007.
Casey's first pitch to Reds pitcher Brent Suter was off the plate, but he didn't bounce it.
Casey thanked the Reds and shared his excitement Thursday night.
"What a day! Nothing like @Reds opening day!! Big W for the Redlegs n I got the honor to throw out the first pitch! Beyond grateful to be a part of this incredible city n storied franchise! 2024 Reds are gonna be an exciting team to watch!" Casey tweeted.
He also shared praise of the Reds and well wishes via Twitter/X just before the start of Thursday's 8-2 win.
"There’s a different vibe here in Cincy! Watch out for the REDS this year!," Casey tweeted.
From Casey via Twitter earlier in the day:
I am SO GRATEFUL for the city of Cincinnati and the Reds! Can’t wait to throw out the first pitch on OPENING DAY! pic.twitter.com/enUNoZxKNU
— Sean Casey (@TheMayorsOffice) March 28, 2024
Social media reactions to Casey's first pitch:
The Mayor is in the building‼️#RedsOpeningDay pic.twitter.com/9D8I95fCXu
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) March 28, 2024
🗣️ “I dominated right there! I didn’t bounce it!”
Sean Casey was fired-up after his ceremonial first pitch today!#Reds #OpeningDay @WCPO pic.twitter.com/XSzCDBwMp4— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) March 28, 2024
Sean Casey’s first pitch. #OpeningDay pic.twitter.com/CgAJnfBr9x
— Joe Danneman (@FOX19Joe) March 28, 2024
Found my guys this morning! Pokey and @DaMeathookYoung #OpeningDay2024 @reds Gonna be a great day! pic.twitter.com/ts9SNEo6v6
— Sean Casey (@TheMayorsOffice) March 28, 2024
One of my all time favorite people! The Mayor had me and Bob cracking up. There is never enough time to talk to Sean Casey. ❤️⚾️ @TheMayorsOffice @Bob_Herzog @Local12 @Reds #reds #openingday pic.twitter.com/jgyavKuNXS
— Sheila Gray (@SheilaGrayTV) March 28, 2024
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