Plus, we throw Miss Iowa to the wolves. That'll be impressive on Sports Center or the MLB Network. "Washington boos Miss Iowa !"
And that's official, from the Nationals' web site:
http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100729&content_id=12765888¬ebook_id=12787274&vkey=notebook_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was07/29/2010 5:36 PM ET
Miss Iowa to throw out first pitchThe Washington Nationals have invited
Katherine Connors, Miss Iowa USA, to throw out a Ceremonial First Pitch before the team opens their series against the Philadelphia Phillies... Friday, July 30, at 7:05pm. The invitation was coordinated after Tuesday evening's game against Atlanta, when the Nationals' Miguel Batista replaced rookie pitcher Stephen Strasburg for the start of the game. Following a successful performance which included 6 strike outs in 5.0 shutout innings, Batista was asked about the reaction to him on the mound and the veteran made an indirect reference to the beauty queen.
Batista has since clarified his statement, saying, "People started booing me, and they hadn't seen me throw a pitch yet. It's like you hear Miss Iowa, and you say, 'Iowa?' And then you see her up close and you say, 'Wow, she's gorgeous.'" In addition to sending flowers to her home in Bettendorf, Iowa,
Batista plans to meet with Connors in person before Friday's game and will serve as the catcher for her First Pitch. *WHEN: Friday, July 304:30 p.m. - Center Field Gates Open
6:45 p.m. (approx.) - Pregame Ceremonies Begin7:05 p.m. - First Pitch
*First Pitch catcher is subject to changeIt sounds like she may still be pissed off!