Derek Jeter Throws Out First Pitch for Game 3 of 2024 World Series

The New York Yankees legend returns to the mound to kick off the third game of the World Series.

Jeter led the Yankees to five World Series titles during his playing career.

Derek Jeter, one of the most decorated players in New York Yankees history, threw out the ceremonial first pitch for Game 3 of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night.

Jeter, who played shortstop for the Yankees from 1995 to 2014, led the team to five World Series titles during his playing career. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020.

The Yankees are hosting the Houston Astros in the World Series, and Jeter's first pitch was a strike. The Yankees went on to win the game 5-3, taking a 2-1 lead in the series.

Jeter's first pitch was a strike.

Jeter's first pitch was a strike, and it was caught by Yankees catcher Jose Trevino. The pitch was clocked at 75 mph.

Jeter said after the game that he was "a little nervous" to throw out the first pitch, but he was glad he was able to do it. He said it was a "special moment" for him to be back at Yankee Stadium for the World Series.

The Yankees are hosting the Houston Astros in the World Series.

The Yankees are hosting the Houston Astros in the World Series for the second time in three years. The Astros won the 2017 World Series in seven games, but the Yankees won the 2019 World Series in six games.

The Yankees are looking to win their 28th World Series title, which would be their first since 2009. The Astros are looking to win their second World Series title in six years.