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Daniel Bruce to throw first pitch at Isotopes game Saturday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:06 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

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Summary

Daniel Bruce, assistant coach for New Mexico United, will throw the first pitch at the Isotopes game on Saturday against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. This marks Bruce’s debut in baseball, having only attended games in the past. He has started practicing throwing with guidance from Carlos Tenorio, preparing to make a good impression during the Isotopes’ World Soccer Night. Bruce expressed excitement about this unique opportunity, reflecting on the challenges of learning baseball techniques as he transitions from soccer.

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•Bruce will throw the first pitch at the Isotopes game on Saturday.
•This is Bruce's first experience throwing a baseball.
•He is receiving training on throwing mechanics from Carlos Tenorio.
•The game is themed World Soccer Night with special jerseys for fans.
•Bruce's background is primarily in soccer, attended Isotopes games with his wife.

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It wasn’t the request that initially surprised Daniel Bruce. It was the distance. Sixty feet, six inches. The span from the rubber on the pitcher's mound to home plate. “I walked that distance and I was like, ‘Well, this is actually longer than I thought it was just watching on TV,’” said Bruce, a New Mexico United assistant coach and former player who retired at the end of last season as the ...
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