Dr. Anthony Fauci gave his best impression of Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. And no, it was not with a microphone in hand, but a baseball.
Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which has been widely visible during the COVID-19 pandemic, launched the first pitch when the Washington Nationals welcomed the New York Yankees on Thursday. It was the first game for each team in the 2020 regular season.
Unfortunately, however, the right-hander Fauci left a lot to be desired with his throw to the plate. And Twitter let him know.
Dr. Fauci releases the first release in 2020 … pic.twitter.com/gHJMRLD6z3
– Pat Doney (@ PatDoneyNBC5) July 23, 2020
Dr. Fauci’s first pitch was to socially distance himself from the plate.
– Jared Shafit (@Jared_Shafit) July 23, 2020
Dr. Fauci’s fastball might need a little work.
– Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 23, 2020
It’s all right, Dr. Fauci … you’ve been busy. No time to practice ⚾️
– Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) July 23, 2020
Dr. Fauci confidently walked to the mound to launch the first pitch and I thought, “This is going to be strong.” Instead, it rivaled some of the worst in history. Hey?
– Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) July 23, 2020
First launch of Dr. Fauci pic.twitter.com/nn9Bi1uWhI
– Shooter McGavin (@ShooterMcGavin_) July 23, 2020
Dr. Fauci just joined
50 cents
the mayor of Cincinnati
Mariah Carey
Baba BooeyIn the land of the first historically terrible releases
– Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) July 23, 2020
Dr. Fauci throwing the first pitch like a southpaw trying to pitch correctly pic.twitter.com/fGGogAj2J0
– Ryan Wurtzburger (@ryanwurtzburger) July 23, 2020
Well, I think we’d all agree that we need Fauci’s guidance more off the field than his game, anyway, right?
Thumbnail photo via Geoff Burke / USA TODAY Sports Images
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