Overview

• The WWE Women’s World Champion threw the ceremonial first pitch before the Mets’ 4-3 win over the Nationals on June 12.
• Her lob sailed over Mets outfielder Jared Young’s head and bounced into the backstop.
• Social media reactions flooded in with users joking about her “105 velocity, 20 control” and comparing the gaffe to 50 Cent’s infamous pitch.
• Stratton embraced the moment online, sharing the clip on Instagram with the caption “Put me in @Mets.”
• A former U.S. national team gymnast, Stratton has rapidly risen through WWE since 2021 to claim and defend the Women’s World Championship.