There are first pitches, and then there are first pitches done by Simone Biles.
The latter is a must-see.
The four-time Olympic gold medalist did a spectacular standing backflip with a twist before Wednesday’s Game 2 of the World Series. Biles, a Houston native, pulled off the move before the throw.
Did she just do this in JEANS?!? pic.twitter.com/XvWhYqMhSp
— Kristian Winfield (@Krisplashed) October 24, 2019
Speaking to NBC Sports, Biles said she was “terrified” of making a mistake in front of the Minute Maid Park crowd. But as it turns out, she had nothing to worry about.
• Matthew Paras can be reached at mparas@washingtontimes.com.
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