Waldron Throws Apparent First Knuckleball in Nationals History
Beat reporter Mark Zuckerman noted Matt Waldron delivered what appears to be a historic first for the Washington Nationals franchise.
During a game in Washington, Matt Waldron threw what Nationals beat reporter Mark Zuckerman described as the first genuine knuckleball in franchise history. Zuckerman acknowledged the possibility a position player may have thrown one in a blowout but could not recall such an instance. The development is notable as a knuckleball is a rare and unconventional pitch that could signal a new weapon in Waldron's arsenal. Conditions at the time were mostly cloudy with a temperature of 84 degrees.
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