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WWU women’s basketball team fires the first pitch

Mariners' April 17 game starts with ceremonial throw

The Western women's basketball team is introduced prior to throwing the first pitch at the Seattle Mariners game April 17.
The Western women's basketball team is introduced prior to throwing the first pitch at the Seattle Mariners game April 17.

photo  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. (Ben Van Houten/Seattle Mariners/Cascadia Daily News)  

photo  The Vikings pose with Mariners infielder Donovan Walton following Iwami’s first pitch prior to Seattle’s game against the Houston Astros April 17. (Ben Van Houten/Seattle Mariners/Cascadia Daily News)  

photo  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. (Ben Van Houten/Seattle Mariners/Cascadia Daily News)  

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