The Houston Astros got off to a presidential start Tuesday night when former President George H.W. Bush threw out the first pitch.
Former President George H. W. Bush threw out the first pitch at the @astros‘ game tonight! pic.twitter.com/UGw0N5tZva
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) April 13, 2016
Clad in an Astros jersey and some signature matching socks, Bush tossed out the ball from his wheelchair to pitcher Collin McHugh.
Of course, Bush is no baseball rookie: He captained Yale’s team in college and son George W. Bush was an owner of the Texas Rangers.
President Bush having some fun with the reporters and photographers before throwing out the first pitch. #Astros pic.twitter.com/1HxLcEzlIB
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) April 12, 2016
The Kansas City Royals beat the Astros 3-2.
