‘Stick Season,’ meet Sox Season: Noah Kahan throws first pitch at Fenway Park
The Red Sox honored Kahan on Sunday with his own bobblehead night.
Locking eyes with Garrrett Whitlock from the mound, Noah Kahan subtly shook his head and exhaled.
He knew this opening pitch wasn’t making it to home plate.
Still, the Grammy-nominated folk musician gave the first pitch his best before the Red Sox’ Sunday matchup versus the Cubs at Fenway Park.
Alas, despite warming up in the bullpen, Kahan’s pitch fell (very) short. Still, fans erupted in cheers as the Vermont-native buried his face in his glove and trotted off the field as his hit song “Stick Season” blared from the speakers.
“I wish I could reverse time and do that again,” the Vermont native posted on his Instagram story following the throw.
Kahan, however, wasn’t the only star whose pitch didn’t go the distance over the weekend. Former “Grey’s Anatomy” actor Patrick Dempsy threw Friday’s opener, and it’s safe to say the Sox won’t be signing him anytime soon.
“I’m not as pleased with my first pitch performance,” Kahan said. “But I heard Patrick Dempsey also messed it up, so we’re all good.”
The Red Sox also honored Kahan Sunday with his own bobblehead night. The figurines featured the singer playing guitar and dressed in a Sox jersey alongside his dog, Penny. A portion of the proceeds from the bobblehead sales, which could be purchased with a special ticket in advance, went towards Kahan’s mental health nonprofit, The Busyhead Project.
Luckily, Kahan’s Fenway appearance won’t be his last of the season. He’ll return to Boston to play back-to-back shows July 18 and 19.
“It’s gonna be the highlight of my life, I hope you guys are coming,” Kahan said.
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