Oakland A’s to Hold Swim Team Night, Manuel & Neal Throwing First Pitch

Photo Courtesy: @Athletics (Twitter)

The Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball will hold Swim Team night Tuesday, as part of the festivities, the NCAA champion Stanford women will be recognized before the game. Olympic medalists Simone Manuel and Lia Neal will throw out the first pitch.

Simone and Lia will throw out the first pitch at @Athletics game on Tuesday ?⚾️? #GoStanford pic.twitter.com/JzK5Wygnju

— Stanford WSwim/Dive (@stanfordwswim) June 19, 2017

According to the A’s official website, the team is “inviting out Bay Area swim teams at all levels, as well as their friends and family, to our inaugural Swim Team Night. All participants that purchase a SPECIAL TICKET for this event will receive an exclusive A’s Swim Cap.”

The game begins at 7:05 p.m. Pacific time as the A’s take on the Houston Astros. Find more details on the A’s official website here.

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Steve Schaffer

6 years ago

This apparently is becoming “a thing” in pro sports marketing circles. The Coyotes hockey team are planning a similar event for the coming season in Phoenix.

Michael Aversano

6 years ago

Good stuff

Paul Thad Walliker

6 years ago

Love this!!! Members of my sons club are doing a day at a minor league team. He is super excited!