Della Donne Throws Out First Pitch

Basketball star and Delawarean Elena Della Donne threw out the first pitch at the Phillies home opener yesterday.

Among the day’s more successful hurlers was University of Delaware’s basketball All-
American Elena Delle Donne, who threw a ceremonial pregame first pitch directly across the plate and into the glove of Philliescatcher Brian Schneider.

“That wasn’t so bad,” Delle Donne said afterward, surprised at her aim, which she can count on with a basketball in her hands.