Mauricio Pochettino throws out the ceremonial first pitch at a Seattle Mariners game while the U.S. men’s national team is recognized during the event. According to reports, the USMNT receives star treatment before the pitch, including an honor guard as part of the pregame festivities. The ceremony centers on Pochettino’s role as first-pitch thrower, with coverage noting that the pitch is delivered as a “first pitch” for the matchup. Other accounts describe the first pitch as unremarkable or acceptable, but all similarly place the focus on the same public event: Pochettino’s appearance at the Mariners game and the accompanying recognition of the USMNT. Reddit users also reference that Pochettino throws the first pitch at the game, aligning with the reports from mainstream outlets. Overall, the coverage agrees that the Mariners game features a pregame ceremony honoring the USMNT and that Mauricio Pochettino participates by throwing the first pitch.