On Huskers night at Kauffman Stadium for the Royals' game against the Boston Red Sox, Nebraska running backs coach Ryan Held threw out the first pitch.
Tonight’s first pitch comes from @Huskers RB coach Ryan Held as part of Huskers Night! pic.twitter.com/EwVYUDG6Da
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) July 7, 2018
As you can see from the video above, Held, a former high school pitcher, delivered a strike a little high and outside, but still an impressive toss from the bump.
Nebraska football's 2018 season opener comes Saturday, September 1st against Akron at Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.