Jaylen Brown throws first pitch before Phillies-Nationals game in Philadelphia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Jaylen Brown made his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on August 6, 2026, by throwing out the first pitch at Citizens Bank Park prior to the Phillies game against the Nationals. After being traded from the Boston Celtics, Brown was introduced to the Philadelphia media before the game. He tossed a soft pitch that reached the plate but did not display fastball strength. This event comes as expectations are high for the 76ers, following the addition of LeBron James and the team's aim to challenge the New York Knicks this upcoming season.
- •Jaylen Brown was traded to the 76ers from the Celtics.
- •He threw the first pitch at a Phillies game on August 6.
- •Brown's pitch was a soft toss but made it over the plate.
- •The event followed his media introduction in Philadelphia.
- •Expectations are high for the 76ers this season.
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Watch 76ers’ Jaylen Brown’s first pitch duties before Phillies-Nationals game
"Jaylen Brown has his introduction to Philadelphia media and he throws out the opening pitch prior to the Phillies-Nationals game
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