AJ Dybantsa throws first pitch at Yankees-Red Sox game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:51 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, threw the first pitch before the Boston Red Sox's game against the New York Yankees on June 27, 2026. The Boston native delivered a high, arching eephus pitch that landed in the strike zone. Dybantsa threw from the pitching rubber, which made for an imposing appearance. His ceremonial pitch precedes the game in which the Red Sox aimed for their fourth consecutive win over the Yankees.
- •Dybantsa was selected first overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- •The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 4-1 in the game following Dybantsa's pitch.
- •Jake Bennett pitched 6 1/3 innings for Boston, allowing one run.
- •Willson Contreras hit a crucial two-run double in the third inning.
- 9:51 PMYahoo Sports — NBA No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa throws first pitch before Yankees-Red Sox game, lobs eephus pitch for a strike
"Dybantsa, a Boston native, threw a high, arching eephus pitch that looked more like a lob pass to the basket.
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