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By Matt Audilet
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Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart will each throw out ceremonial first pitches before the New York Yankees' matchup against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night, the team announced.
Brunson and Hart just led the New York Knicks to the franchise's first NBA title since 1973, taking down Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.
Brunson averaged a stunning 32.6 points per game in the championship series, enough to earn him Finals MVP honors. He closed out the series with a 45-point performance in Game 5, securing a 94-90 final score in San Antonio.
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Hart proved his value for the Knicks as an all-around player throughout their historic postseason run, which included a streak of 13 consecutive wins. The veteran player recorded a 13-point, 11-rebound double-double as New York closed out the series in Game 5.
"Tonight. The Champs. First Pitches at Yankee Stadium," the Yankees wrote on social media.
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Brunson threw out a ceremonial first pitch for the Yankees back in 2024. Hart is the great nephew of Elston Howard, an all-time Yankees great.
The Yankees are 44-27 to begin the 2026 MLB season, holding first-place position in the AL East. They've won seven of their last eight games, including a 12-2 rout over the White Sox on Tuesday.
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Brunson and Hart will throw out their pitches before the Yankees-White Sox matchup begins at 7:05 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
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