CEREMONIAL & OFF-FIELD ACTIVITIES FOR GAME FIVE OF THE 2023 WORLD SERIES PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE
Major League Baseball today announced the ceremonial & off-field activities for Game Five of the 2023 World Series presented by Capital One. The 119th Fall Classic between the National League Champion Arizona Diamondbacks and the America League Champion Texas Rangers continues tonight, Wednesday, November 1st, at Chase Field with LIVE coverage beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET on FOX, FOX Deportes and ESPN Radio. ESPN Radio will provide live national coverage of all 2023 World Series games.
CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCHES: Phoenix Police Officer Tyler Moldovan will throw the ceremonial first pitch of Game Five. Officer Moldovan was shot multiple times in the line of duty and spent a month of life support. He was given little chance to live but has made a miraculous recovery. Officer Moldovan threw out the first pitch on Opening Day at Chase Field, and it is fitting that he will deliver the first pitch of the final home game of the 2023 season.
NATIONAL ANTHEM: Dinah Jane, singer, songwriter, and member of award-winning multi-platinum pop powerhouse Fifth Harmony, will perform the National Anthem before Game Five.
BGCA GAME BALL DELIVERY: Youth from Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley will be participating in the game ball delivery.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY DURING WORLD SERIES: As part of Major League Baseball’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, MLB has ensured that the 2023 World Series incorporates environmentally friendly features and activities. Efforts include:
- World Series Green Teams will collect recyclables between innings and raise awareness for what fans can do in their everyday life to be more environmentally conscious during Games 1-7.
- MLB is providing reusable MLB Green branded water bottles and water refill stations to Broadcasters, Media and MLB Staff in an effort to reduce single-use plastics.
- For more information, please visit mlb.com/green.
SENSORY INCLUSION AT CHASE FIELD: In partnership with KultureCity, MLB will provide a pop-up sensory room and additional sensory bags throughout the World Series KultureCity is the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to fighting for inclusion and acceptance of all individuals. KultureCity advocates for those with sensory challenges such as autism and PTSD, just to name a few. KultureCity provides training and equipment to public and private spaces to create an inclusive experience for everyone to fight against social isolation.