Capitol Officer Eugene Goodman throws out ceremonial first pitch at Nationals game

Eugene Goodman, lauded as a hero for protecting lawmakers in the Jan. 6 insurrection, threw the first pitch for the Washington Nationals on Friday.

Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, lauded as a hero for protecting lawmakers in the Jan. 6 insurrection, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Washington Nationals' home game Friday evening. Goodman threw out the pitch before the Nationals' game against the New York Mets. Wearing a Nats jersey with the No. 21 and "Goodman" on the back, he threw the pitch on one hop to Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber. He was full of smiles despite throwing his hands in the air after coming up a few inches short of the plate. Capitol Police announced his pitch on Twitter and praised him for his valor in the Capitol riot where he diverted rioters away from the Senate chamber as lawmakers had gathered to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election.