Dr. Fauci will throw out the ceremonial first pitch for the Washington Nationals on Opening Day, the team says in a statement.
Fauci had urged professional sports leagues to put in strict safety measures in order to play this season, leading Major League Baseball to shorten its season and play games with no fans in the stands.
In an interview with the Nationals'earlier this year, Fauci said he was keeping his fingers crossed there would be some sort of baseball season"even if it’s just TV. I feel that strongly, one, because I’m an avid baseball fan. But also, I mean it’s for the country’s mental health to have the great American pastime be seen."this season, citing concerns about his three children, including a newborn, and his mother being at risk.
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