Scherzer isn't the only one taking the mound this Friday. The Bisons also announced that Bill's cornerback Christian Benford will throw the ceremonial First Pitch. Benford will be there to promote his children's book Stylish Safari: The Adventures of You. Signed copies of the book will be given out to lucky seat winners for fans in attendance.

By mid-June last year, the Toronto Blue Jays’ trajectory was set. They were 15 games back of the division lead and quickly drifting out of the postseason race. Things never got better. The Blue Jays sold hard at the 2024 trade deadline,