Overview

• Rob Gronkowski, known for his celebratory 'Gronk Spike' in football, applied the same move to his ceremonial first pitch at a Red Sox game.
• The event coincided with Patriots' Day, enhancing the festive atmosphere as Gronkowski also served as the grand marshal of the Boston Marathon.
• Despite the spirited start, the Red Sox suffered a 6-0 defeat against the Cleveland Guardians.
• Tom Brady, Gronkowski's former teammate, expressed his approval of the stunt, highlighting its popularity.
• Gronkowski's pitch was part of a series of appearances in Boston, including his role at the marathon, marking a memorable Patriots' Day.