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WWU women’s basketball team fires the first pitch

Mariners' April 17 game starts with ceremonial throw

April 21, 2022 4:45 a.m.

By CDN Staff

Western women's basketball senior Dani Iwami throws out the first pitch. — Western women’s basketball senior Dani Iwami throws out the first pitch at the Seattle Mariners game against the Houston Astros April 17. Iwami was a key starter for the Vikings, but suffered a season-ending knee injury 12 games into the 2021-22 season. (Photo courtesy of Ben Van Houten/Seattle Mariners)

The Vikings pose with Mariners infielder Donovan Walton. — The Vikings pose with Mariners infielder Donovan Walton following Iwami’s first pitch prior to Seattle’s game against the Houston Astros April 17. (Photo courtesy of Ben Van Houten/Seattle Mariners)

Iwami, with a wide smile, has her ball signed by Mariners infielder Donovan Walton. — Iwami has her ball signed by Mariners infielder Donovan Walton. The Western women’s basketball team was honored pregame April 17 by the Seattle Mariners. (Photo courtesy of Ben Van Houten/Seattle Mariners)

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