Yankees Make Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart First-Pitch Announcement
Summary
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, who recently won the NBA championship with the New York Knicks, will throw ceremonial first pitches before a New York Yankees baseball game against the Chicago White Sox. Brunson was the NBA Finals MVP, and Hart is related to a former Yankees great.Key Facts
- Brunson and Hart led the New York Knicks to their first NBA title since 1973.
- Brunson averaged 32.6 points per game in the NBA Finals and scored 45 points in the final game, earning Finals MVP honors.
- Hart contributed with strong overall play, including a 13-point, 11-rebound game in the final match.
- Both will throw the ceremonial first pitches before the Yankees-White Sox game on Wednesday night.
- Brunson previously threw a ceremonial first pitch for the Yankees in 2024.
- Josh Hart is the great nephew of Elston Howard, a famous Yankees player.
- The Yankees currently have a 44-27 record in the 2026 season and lead the AL East division.
- The Yankees recently won 7 of their last 8 games, including a 12-2 win over the White Sox.
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