The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases showed why he never made it as a pitcher with his terrible first pitch before MLB’s season opener between the Nationals and Yankees. In what was supposed to be an honor for his work during the COVID-19 pandemic, he instead became the butt of jokes.
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Fauci is a die-hard Nationals fan who has regularly donned a Washington-themed mask during the pandemic.
While his throw was off target, the ensuing humor on social media hit the mark:
