Former Tennessee Titans star Taylor Lewan had a day he'd probably like to forget at Busch Stadium. Lewan was invited to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Thursday's St. Louis Cardinals game. However, the pitch did not go as planned.
Video footage shows Lewan winding up and releasing the ball, which sailed far to the left of home plate. The errant throw drew gasps and chuckles from the crowd. Lewan took the mishap in stride, joking on social media that it was the "worst day of my athletic life."
Despite the disastrous pitch, Lewan seemed to enjoy the experience and interacted with fans. The Cardinals have not commented on the pitch, but the video has quickly spread online, becoming a viral moment for the former football player.
Taylor Lewan's First Pitch Goes Awry at Cardinals Game
Former NFL player Taylor Lewan experienced a rough start on the baseball diamond. Invited to throw the ceremonial first pitch at a St. Louis Cardinals game, Lewan's attempt veered far off course. He jokingly called it the "worst day of my athletic life" after the pitch went viral. The crowd reacted with a mix of laughter and sympathy.