Logan Thompson threw the ceremonial first pitch at a Washington Nationals game. The appearance marked both his first first-pitch honor and his first time ever throwing a ball. The Capitals posted a social video showing a pregame pep talk between Thompson and Nationals starter Jake Irvin. Irvin encouraged Thompson to throw hard and farther than he thought, and Thompson expressed nervousness about his inexperience. Thompson heaved the ball over the plate; the pitch was slightly high but otherwise successful. The Nationals defeated the New York Mets 5-4, improving their record to 51-75 on the season.
Logan Thompson: How's it going? Jake Irvin: What's up brother? Logan Thompson: Logan. Nice to meet you. Jake Irvin: Nice to meet you, man. Logan Thompson: Same to you. Jake Irvin: It was fun to watch you this year, brother. Logan Thompson: Oh, thanks! Appreciate that. Thank you. I've never thrown a ball before, so I'm going to be pretty... Jake Irvin: Are you serious? Jake Irvin: [laughing in disbelief] All right. Ummmmm??
Logan Thompson: [laughs nervously] Jake Irvin: Throw it hard, man! Logan Thompson: I'm going to try and just - Jake Irvin: Throw it farther than you think. Logan Thompson: I'm trying to... is it farther than you think??? Jake Irvin: [smiles sheepishly] Yep. Logan Thompson: All right. I'm going going to just try and get it to you. Jake Irvin: That's the right move. I'll make sure to make you look good. Logan Thompson: All right, yeah!
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