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The 11-time Olympic gymnast medalist Simone Biles threw the ceremonial first pitch during the Houston Astros' game against the Kansas City Royals. Several other athletes were also present as the club honored them at the Minute Maid Park for their achievement in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Biles was born and raised in Texas. She grew up as an Astros and all-Houston-area sports team fan. The star gymnast threw the game's first pitch to Astros' catcher, Jon Singleton. This isn't the first time she has made the first pitch for the Astros, as she threw the first pitch for the team's game in 2016 and 2019 as well.
Fans were pretty excited to see the Houston native throw the first pitch. Many even shared their excitement on social media.
"Those boots were made for… greatness!"- One fan wrote
"Let’s go boots!! Love them and her!"- Another fan wrote
"You are such a Texas girl with those white boots! Go 'stros"- Another fan wrote
"A woman in boots is the most prettiest thing ever"- Another fan wrote
"Houston only produces the best athletes"- Another fan wrote
"Queens just doing Queenin thangs!"- Another fan wrote
Biles is one of the most decorated Olympic gymnasts in the world. She has already won 11 medals in her Olympic career, four of which came during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Simone Biles signs first pitch ball for Astros catcher
Simone Biles signed the first pitch ball for the Houston Astros catch Joe Singleton on his request during the Astros clash against the Royals on August 30 (Friday).
According to insider Chandler Rome, after the gymnast threw the ceremonial first pitch to Singleton, the catcher flipped the script and asked her to sign the ball for him and she did.
Just for a clearer idea of how costly this ball is now, a sports trading card with Biles' autograph can go up to $400-500. In case it's a rare card with Biles' autograph, it can go as high as $5000.
