Governor Northam to throw first pitch at Potomac Nationals game tonight

Governor Ralph Northam with throw out tonight’s first pitch at the Potomac Nationals Game versus the Salem Red Sox. The Governor’s appearance at tonight’s Nationals game is part of the “Summer of Baseball,” a series of visits to each of the Commonwealth’s nine minor league team stadiums to tout the importance of baseball in Virginia communities. In addition to throwing out the first pitch, Governor Northam will present an official proclamation to the players and leadership of the Potomac-based baseball team, proclaiming July 06, 2018 as Potomac Nationals Day in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

“Baseball is known as America’s national pastime, and that certainly rings true for the people of Virginia, as well,” said Governor Northam. “Our nine minor league baseball teams are important contributors to communities across the Commonwealth, uniting friends and family and bringing Virginians of all ages together to enjoy a night out at the ballpark. Tonight’s game in Potomac is the perfect opportunity to celebrate baseball in Virginia. I encourage all Virginians to attend baseball games in their own communities and across the Commonwealth, and discover for yourselves why Virginia is for Baseball Lovers.”

“On behalf of the Potomac Nationals, we are honored and privileged to host the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. It’s a unique opportunity for P-Nats fans to meet and greet Governor Northam in a personal baseball setting,” said Potomac Nationals General Manager of Sales, Bryan Holland. “We think that it’s great that Governor Northam is making it a point to visit the touchstone Minor League Baseball franchises and the respective communities around all of Virginia.”

Virginia boasts nine Minor League Baseball teams, with seasons traditionally running from April through September. For more information on baseball in Virginia, visit www.virginia.org/baseball.