A Miami Marlins fan used a ceremonial first pitch before Wednesday’s game as an opportunity to propose to his girlfriend.
A woman named Marlyn was set to sing the national anthem and throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Marlins-Los Angeles Dodgers game. The man catching behind home plate happened to be her boyfriend, who then proposed.
Marlins first pitch. Woman throws to who she thinks is a Marlins catcher in full uniform. It’s her boyfriend who proposes on the spot. He closed the deal. pic.twitter.com/PiA8moyRDM
— Craig Mish (@CraigMish) May 16, 2018
The Marlins filmed a video with the man, Rafael, before his proposal, in which he described his plan. They posted that to Twitter, which included the best part — instead of a ring box, the engagement ring was stored inside a hollowed-out baseball.
This won’t be an ordinary first pitch. Find out what Rafael has planned for Marlyn. #JuntosMiami pic.twitter.com/nlr3VVGZj5
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) May 16, 2018
