06-05-26
UFC star Alex Pereira took the mound at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday evening, throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Texas Rangers vs. New York Yankees game in the Bronx, N.Y.
In town for UFC 328 this weekend, Pereira stepped onto the field in full Yankees gear, sporting the classic pinstripe jersey with No. 1 on the back and a blue Yankees cap.
The right-hander’s pitch reached the plate on the fly and was secured cleanly by the catcher, capping off his appearance in front of the home crowd.
Pereira is a UFC fighter and is scheduled to compete at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14 against Ciryl Gane, where he will attempt to become a three-division champion. The moment was highlighted in MMA Junkie’s Blue Corner blog section.
