Baseball
WWU women's basketball team fires the first pitch
Mariners' April 17 game starts with ceremonial throw
April 21, 2022 at 4:45 a.m.
The Western women's basketball team is introduced prior to throwing the first pitch at the Seattle Mariners game April 17.
(Ben Van Houten/Seattle Mariners/Cascadia Daily News)
By CDN Staff
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) 
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) 
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) Have a news tip? Email newstips@cascadiadaily.com or Call/Text 360-922-3092