Ha Ji-won fires a Fenway strike as Red Sox history roars around her
Ha Ji-won throws a strike at Fenway Park as the first Korean actor to make an MLB ceremonial pitch, then watches the Red Sox win their 15th straight.
A Strike Delivered on the Fenway Park Mound
Actress Ha Ji-won stepped onto the mound at the historic Fenway Park in Major League Baseball (MLB). As the first Korean actor to serve as an MLB ceremonial first pitcher, Ha Ji-won drew cheers from the local crowd by delivering a precise strike.
On the 22nd (local time), Ha Ji-won attended the regular season game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The schedule, originally set for the 21st, was pushed back a day after the game was canceled due to rain. On this day, Ha Ji-won appeared at the stadium alongside former Major Leaguer Kim Byung-hyun, who played for the Boston Red Sox. After exchanging hand signals with Kim Byung-hyun, who was positioned in the catcher's zone, Ha Ji-won delivered a steady pitch that passed through the strike zone.
A Moment Coinciding with the Stadium's Longest Winning Streak in 80 Years
Ha Ji-won's ceremonial pitch created an even more special moment as it coincided with a massive milestone for the Boston Red Sox. In the game where Ha Ji-won stood on the mound, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-3, marking their 15th consecutive win. This figure ties the longest winning streak in the stadium's history, established back in 1946 during the era when Ted Williams was active, a record that has not been matched in approximately 80 years.
"A Life-Long Unforgettable Emotion": Sincerity Toward the Local Korean Community
After the pitch, Ha Ji-won embraced the Boston Red Sox mascot, 'Wally the Green Monster,' conveying the excitement of the scene. Through her SNS, Ha Ji-won shared her thoughts, stating, "I don't think I will ever be able to forget the support and warm cheers from all the fans who were with me at Fenway Park," adding, "Today's emotion will remain in my heart for a long time."
She continued, "As a Korean actor, I prepared hard to throw the first pitch, and I was quite nervous when the unexpected situation occurred where the game was delayed by a day. I hope this pitch provided great strength to the Korean community living locally."
Ha Ji-won's ceremonial pitch drew attention as it follows her recent activity at a KBO League game held at Jamsil Stadium. Recently, Ha Ji-won has been showing new sides of herself through the web variety show '26-hakbeon Ji-won-iyo,' and she is set to release the film 'Portrait of a Family' on September 2.
