New York Islanders [http://thn.com/isles] No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/latest-news/islanders-draft-matthew-schaefer-with-first-overall-pick-at-2025-nhl-draft] will be throwing out the first pitch at the New York Mets [https://www.mlb.com/mets] game on Monday night against the Cleveland Guardians [https://www.mlb.com/mets]. New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) on X [https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gxg1M-WaQAArnS9.jpg:large] New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) on X Taking the mound in Queens! Matthew Schaefer is set to throw the first pitch at tonight’s @Mets game! ⚾️ [https://x.com/nyislanders/status/1952369029458571673?s=46&t=IRIFf8wmlEpx9YxSM0Kyjg] Schaefer was supposed to receive this honor during development camp, but a rainout put an end to that possibility. Schaefer has his eyes set on making the Islanders roster out of training camp, and he'll be given that opportunity. The Islanders community has embraced this kid from the get-go, as they should, and as many know, there are a ton of Islanders fans who are also Mets fans. So this crossover event on the diamond will be a cool experience for them, and for Schaefer, who always seems to rise to the occasion. Just remember what happens if he throws it high... Firt pitch is scheduled for 7:10 ET so you should be in your seats by 6:45 to be safe. PHOTO: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
