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OG Anunoby throws ceremonial first pitch at Mets game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 11:49 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

OG Anunoby throws ceremonial first pitch at Mets game

Summary

OG Anunoby of the New York Knicks threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Citi Field on June 28, 2026. The pitch was made before the Mets faced off against the Philadelphia Phillies in their rubber match. Anunoby, a fan of the Mets, expressed his admiration for former player Jose Reyes, who caught the pitch. Despite the event, the Mets were unable to secure a victory and lost the game 5-4. This loss follows the recent firing of manager Carlos Mendoza, leaving the Mets 14 games under.500 and 15 games out of first place in the National League East.

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By the Numbers

•Anunoby threw the first pitch to Jose Reyes at Citi Field.
•The Mets lost to the Phillies 5-4 in their series finale.
•Mets are currently 14 games under.500 this season.
•Manager Carlos Mendoza was recently fired after poor performance.
•Anunoby has expressed his Mets fandom and admiration for Reyes.

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11:49 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks’ OG Anunoby throws out ceremonial first pitch at Mets game

What they're saying

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FLUSHING, Queens (PIX11) — OG Anunoby may not be a baseball player in the orange and blue, but he was greeted as a hero Sunday afternoon at Citi Field. The NBA champion for the New York Knicks threw out the ceremonial first pitch to Jose Reyes before the start of the Mets and Philadelphia Phillies […]
— Yahoo Sports

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