NEW YORK -- Leading off at the Subway Series, new St. John's men's basketball coach Rick Pitino.
Just before the New York Yankees faced the Mets on Tuesday night at Citi Field, the Hall of Fame basketball coach threw out a ceremonial first pitch to Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell -- who played for Pitino at Louisville.
Mitchell's father, also named Donovan, works for the Mets as Senior Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
"I'm friends with Donovan Mitchell Sr. as well, and when I found out that young Donovan was catching me, I thought it was awesome.