Anderson, Lyon throw ceremonial first pitch in Major League Baseball London Series 2023
The much-awaited second Test of Ashes 2023 is just three days away as Australia and England will face off in the second game on Wednesday, June 28, at Lord’s Ground, in London. Both teams got seven days’ rest between the two games as players participated in activities to rejuvenate themselves. To spend some time off the field, star England seamer James Anderson and Australian off-spinner, Nathan Lyon, marked their presence during a Major League Baseball (MLB) game, at the London Stadium, on Saturday, June 24.
The duo threw out the ceremonial first pitch during the game between the Chicago Cubs and St Louis Cardinals, to get the 2023 MLB London Series underway. Anderson was spotted donning the colours of the Chicago Cubs, while Lyon, sported St Louis Cardinals jersey. Notably, fans also drew in the comparison between the throw of the famous MMA legend, Conor McGregor, who pitched for the Cubs’ home game against the Minnesota Twins, back in 2021, with Anderson’s throw calling it miles better than the MMA legend.
MLB Europe took to Twitter to share the video of the duo making the pitch and wrote, “Who had the better ceremonial first pitch?🏴 Jimmy Anderson Nathan Lyon.”
Reflecting on Australia’s thrilling win by two wickets in the first Test of Ashes 2023 Lyon said that it was one of the best Test matches that he’s played. Notably, Nathan Lyon (16) forged an unbeaten 55-run stand with his captain Pat Cummins (44) to guide Australia home after they were left reeling at 227/8 while chasing 281.
