A Pitch for Healing and Hope | Entertainment and Celebrity News

Brielle Saracini, whose father died on 9/11 while piloting Flight 175, threw the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium — a bittersweet full-circle moment 25 years later. Her bond with Derek Jeter began after the attacks, as he saw baseball as a way to bring hope, and he’s remained a steadfast supporter through her cancer battle. She met her husband, Sean McGuire, also a 9/11 widower, at a grief camp for children, and they married in 2017. Together, they stood on the mound during a Subway Series game, she in a Mets jersey honoring childhood idol Mike Piazza. Though her pitch bounced, the emotional weight of the moment — imagining her dad’s pride, Jeter’s care — made it unforgettable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/85d9bc0036ae5fa6