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Former President George W. Bush threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the World Series shortly after undergoing spinal fusion surgery, with the ball falling short of home plate.

Bush took the mound for the traditional first pitch at the baseball championship game, a role that recalled his famous post-9/11 appearance at Yankee Stadium in 2001. The throw did not reach its intended mark, and video clips quickly circulated on social media platforms showing the pitch bounce short of the plate.

What Happened

Bush’s posture and movement on the mound appeared constrained compared to his earlier public appearances. Days before the event, the former president had undergone spinal fusion surgery, a procedure that significantly impacts flexibility, balance and strength.