Pitching in for the New York Mets

UConn President Tom Katsouleas threw the ceremonial first pitch during a New York Mets baseball game Sunday.

President Tom Katsouleas, right, throws the ceremonial first pitch to Scott Roberts, UConn foundation president, at Citi Field in Queens during a New York Mets baseball game on Aug. 11, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

President Tom Katsouleas, right, throws the ceremonial first pitch to Scott Roberts, UConn foundation president, at Citi Field in Queens during a New York Mets baseball game on Aug. 11, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

President Tom Katsouleas and Scott Roberts, UConn foundation president, joined forces in throwing the ceremonial first pitch during a New York Mets baseball game on Aug. 11, at Citi Field in Queens.

The university was also represented at the game by Jonathan the Husky, alumni and friends. The afternoon celebration kicked off at Mikkeller Brewing NYC.