Ceremonial throw: Matvei Michkov throws a catch at Citizen Bank Park

Ever since he officially signed his contract with the Flyers, Matvei Michkov has been the talk of Philadelphia.

There he is, the franchise’s savior.

Today, he was introduced to the crowd at the Phillies’ baseball stadium, Citizen Bank Park. He threw a catch during the ceremonial pitch.

Right down Broad Street. #RingTheBell | @Phillies | #LetsGoFlyers pic.twitter.com/vValh18jPT

– Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) July 29, 2024

We’ll take a rain check on the technique, but his sport isn’t baseball, it’s hockey.

And in Russia, baseball isn’t necessarily the most popular sport.

Before the game, we could see the young man familiarizing himself with the environment. He received a Phillies jersey with his name on the back, took photos of the magnificent stadium I visited myself a few years ago, and met some of the players.

Some fans even brought their Flyers jerseys with “Michkov” on the back.

Michkov mania at Citizens Bank Park!

(and he threw a strike!) pic.twitter.com/5oCGm3AOCm

– NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) July 29, 2024

Despite his stadium presence, Philadelphia lost 14-4 to Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees. He wasn’t lucky.

Let’s hope he brings more success to the hockey club in the City of Brotherly Love.

Overtime

– Speaking of balls: Nate Pearson’s first game in Chicago doesn’t go as planned.

Nate Pearson drilled Tyler Stephenson in the head after allowing a homer to Jeimer Candelario

He was then ejected in his debut with the Cubs pic.twitter.com/DaLlfa2twh

– Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) July 30, 2024

– He is indeed very open-minded.

“I’m very open-minded, but… ” https://t.co/YCcaQ0upGr

– TVA Sports (@TVASports) July 30, 2024

– Well done.

#mnwild prospect Zeev Buium took a break from the U.S. world junior camp to lead the athlete oath tonight at the Jr Maccabi Games in Detroit. Had to be super cool for those kids.

– Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) July 30, 2024

– Ah well.