RENO, Nev. (AP) — It’s been 90 years since Hall of Famer roamed the infield for the Boston Braves.
Perhaps the Reno Aces have found his successor.
The minor league team had an actual rabbit throw out the ceremonial first pitch Saturday, from a pitching machine. The rabbit, named Alex the Great, has become a bit of a sensation on social media. , he was rescued from a meat farm in California and adopted. He’s now a certified therapy rabbit who visits hospitals and charity events.
Alex also visited the broadcast booth at the game and showed off his appetite — .
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Photo: Chicago White Sox’s Luis Robert Jr. reacts after striking out on a foul tip during the seventh inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
