Pochettino Throws First Pitch | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Before a high-stakes World Cup clash with Belgium, the U.S. men’s soccer team got a wild pre-game boost—coach Mauricio Pochettino threw out the first pitch at a Mariners game, nailing a strike on his last-minute debut. The Mariners turned it into a full-blown fan fest, with players walking a red carpet and local star Cristian Roldan carrying out the team’s trident. Pochettino and Roldan even thanked the crowd live, while players like Folarin Balogun soaked in the unique thrill of playing in their home country during a patriotic Fourth of July weekend. Even the coach got baseball tips from…