Solheim Cup assistant captain Angela Stanford throws out first pitch at MLB side Washington Nationals' game

Solheim Cup assistant captain Angela Stanford threw her first pitch at MLB side Washington Nationals' game on Friday, August 9. The Washington Nationals beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2.

The highlight of the game was Alex Call's RBI single in the 10th inning. Meanwhile, LPGA golfer Stanford was also at the game and threw the first pitch at the Nationals Park.

She said (via Solheim Cup Team USA's X handle):

"Hey everyone, Angela here. We are at the Nationals game tonight, and I get to throw out the first pitch. We are exactly five weeks away from the first match of the Solheim Cup 2024 out of Robert Trent Jones Golf Club. Buy your tickets and go USA."

The Washington Nationals took to X to share the video of Stanford throwing the first pitch. They captioned the post:

"it’s all in the hips. it’s all in the hips. it’s all in the hips. Solheim Cup USA assistant captain and LPGA golfer Angela Stanford with tonight's first pitch!"

Angela Stanford, who turned professional in 2000 has represented the United States six times at the Solheim Cup (2003, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, and 2015). The US won the Cup in 2007, 2009 and 2015.

Stanford has played 20 matches in the Solheim Cup and has an overall record of 4-13-3. Her records in different competitions are as follows:

• Singles: 3–3–0
• Foursomes: 1–5–1
• Fourballs: 0–5–2

She gained 5.5 points for Team USA out of her 20 points, with a maximum of 2.5 points out of her three points.

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A look at Angela Stanford's performance in 2024

Angela Stanford has had a disappointing 2024 season. She has failed to register a top-10 or top-25 finish this year on the LPGA Tour. In 13 starts this season, the 46-year-old has missed cuts in eight.

Stanford's best performance of the year came at the Amundi Evian Championship, also her last Major, where she finished tied at 26th. She is currently positioned 144th in the Race to CME Globe rankings.

Let's take a look at Angela Stanford's performance in the 2024 LPGA Tournaments

• LPGA Drive On Championship: Missed Cut (79-70, 149, +7)
• FIR HILLS SERI PAK Championship: Missed Cut (75-69, 144, +2)
• Ford Championship pres. by KCC: T45 (70-69-66-73, 278, -10)
• T-Mobile Match Play pres. by MGM Rewards: T53 (71-76-81, 228, +12)
• The Chevron Championship: Missed Cut (74-73, 147, +3)
• JM Eagle LA Championship pres. by Plastpro: Missed Cut (72-73, 145, +3)
• Cognizant Founders Cup: Missed Cut (73-77, 150, +6)
• Mizuho Americas Open: Missed Cut (73-71, 144, E)
• ShopRite LPGA Classic pres. by Acer: T52 (70-69-71, 210, -3)
• Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give: T41 (71-70-71-71, 283, -5)
• KPMG Women's PGA Championship: Missed Cut (75-84, 159, +15)
• The Amundi Evian Championship: T26 (68-69-71-71, 279, -5)
• Portland Classic: Missed Cut (72-71, 143, -1)

Stanford has had three victories on the 2024 Legends Tour. She defended the LPGA Senior Championship title by three strokes over Cristie Kerr. She also won the Texas Women's Open (Senior Division) and The Legends Return to Eagle's Landing title.