Big names throw out first pitch for Dodgers

Earlier in the week Brink and Jackson got another view of their new home in Los Angeles. They were both invited to throw out the first pitch prior to the DODGERS 6-4 win over the Arizona D-Backs at Dodger Stadium, in front of many of their new fans.

Earl Heath

Contributing Sports Writer

Two newcomers to L.A Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson have had their names grow within the City of Los Angeles and around the country.

The two WNBA stars were both drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks in the first round of the 2024 Draft. Brink was the No. 2 overall pick, while Jackson went two picks later. Last week, both players made their debuts.

Earlier in the week Brink and Jackson got another view of their new home in Los Angeles. They were both invited to throw out the first pitch prior to the DODGERS 6-4 win over the Arizona D-Backs at Dodger Stadium, in front of many of their new fans.

They both are part of a growing WNBA. “For them to even want to bring us out, this means a lot,” Jackson said. “The support we’ve gotten from L.A., we’re just grateful to be here.”

Miguel Vargas caught Brink’s first pitch, which turned out to be right over the plate. Jackson, on the other hand, went wide to Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller.

“She needs to be on the team,” Jackson joked about Brink’s first pitch.

In the previous games, the Heisman trophy winner Reggie Bush did the honors. The USC standout and Walter Camp All-American was joined by his former QB Matt Leinart at Dodger Stadium a few days earlier to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. 

Bush walked up to the mound in a No. 5 Dodgers jersey. He was paying homage to his number with the Trojans. 

Matt Leinart and Bush reunite as battery mates at Dodger Stadium (Photo Fox sports)

As for Leinart, he came out of the dugout with catcher’s gear on ready to haul in Bush’s pitch. 

Leinart also wore a Dodgers jersey for the first pitch. The former left-handed gunslinger was wearing No. 11, which was also his number in college. 

Last month, Bush received his Heisman Trophy back. As you’d expect, he was thrilled to get it back in his possession. 

“Personally, I’m thrilled to reunite with my fellow Heisman winners and be a part of the storied legacy of the Heisman Trophy, and I’m honored to return to the Heisman family,” Bush said in a statement to ESPN “I also look forward to working together with the Heisman Trust to advance the values and mission of the organization.”