Smashing Pumpkins Throw Out First Pitch At Cubs Game, Did They Blow It?

Smashing Pumpkins members Billy Corgan, James Iha, and Jimmy Chamberlin attended Sunday’s Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals game at Wrigley Field. The game was broadcast on ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball. Touring bassist Jack Bates was also present, while guitarist Jeff Schroeder was absent. Drummer Jimmy Chamberlin threw out the first pitch as his bandmates looked on, and according to reports he threw a solid pitch.

The band returned for the 7th inning stretch, singing “Take Me Out To The Ballgame.” You can watch video of that and photos of the first pitch below.

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Oh hey there Billy Corgan at the Cubs game. Oh yeah just right in front of us. #FreeTickets #BillyCorgan #SmashingPumpkins

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Smashing Pumpkins throwing out the first pitch weird pic.twitter.com/wiXdKXGnBt

— Parker Molloy (@ParkerMolloy) August 12, 2018

The only thing better than an evening of Cubs vs. Walgreens baseball is sitting behind the Smashing Pumpkins and waiting for for them to sing the 7th inning stretch.⚾️ #7thinning #cubs #chicagocubs #walgreens #washingtonnationals #w #playball #wrigleyfield #smashingpumpkins

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#BillyCorgan is a cool dude! #smashingpumpkins #rockband #cubs #chicagocubs #cubsnation #chicago #wrigleyfield #canon #canonpro

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