Pochettino to Throw First Pitch at Mariners-Blue Jays Game

US men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino will throw the opening pitch before Friday night’s MLB game between the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays, a move that underscores the country’s growing football World Cup buzz. The 54‑year‑old Argentine‑born coach, who has been living in Spain, also joined fans in singing “Take Me Home, Country Roads” after the US win and welcomed the Mariners’ invitation to the venue. cricket-ipl.co.za