Daughter of 9/11 Victim Throws Out First Pitch as Yankees Mark 25th Anniversary of Attacks
The Yankees will honor nearly 3,000 victims with museum visits, wreath-laying and ceremonial first pitches before the Subway Series.
- The New York Yankees visited the National September 11 Memorial & Museum on Wednesday to pay respects to the nearly 3,000 victims of the 2001 attacks.
- Manager Aaron Boone, visiting the museum for the first time, described the exhibits as "emotional" and "eerie," calling them "remarkable." Rookie George Lombard found the experience "eye-opening."
- Spencer Jones, born in May 2001, said the "In Memoriam" exhibit and "Shades of Blue" installation stuck with him most, reflecting on how quickly things can change.
- Friday's Subway Series opener against the crosstown rival Mets carries extra significance, with Yankees captain Aaron Judge saying the game will be "going to be special."
- Pregame ceremonies at Yankee Stadium will honor first responders, featuring Grammy-winning artist Lee Greenwood, with fans asked to be in their seats by 6:30 p.m.
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Derek Jeter was among the members of the 2001 Yankees on hand to honor 9/11 victims Friday night in a pregame ceremony, which concluded with first pitches from Brielle Saracini and Sean Maguire, a married couple whose fathers died on Sept. 11, 2001.
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Daughter of 9/11 victim throws out first pitch as Yankees mark 25th anniversary of attacks
The New York Yankees marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a ceremony including former players and a special first pitch
Daughter of 9/11 victim throws out first pitch as Yankees mark 25th an
Derek Jeter hugs Brielle Saracini before she throws out the ceremonial first pitch with husband Sean McGuire before a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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