Spanish soccer player Ferran Torres, who scored the extra-time winning goal to lead Spain to victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was honored by throwing out the first pitch before the New York Yankees game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, August 5, 2026.

Taking the mound at Yankee Stadium, known as the "House Across the Street" from the historic "House That Ruth Built," Torres impressed fans with one of the cleanest first pitches seen. He chose to wear a Yankees hat for the occasion, setting a high standard for athletes asked to throw out first pitches.

Torres acknowledged that he had not thrown a pitch since Little League, making his performance even more notable. His appearance at the ballpark followed his post-tournament attention for wearing a "Make Spain Great Again" hat.

This event highlighted Torres' athletic versatility and celebrated his recent World Cup heroics on a new stage in the United States.

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