Watch Thing From ‘Wednesday’ Throw First Pitch Before Yankees vs. Giants on MLB Opening Night on Netflix

Fans tuning in for Major League Baseball’s Opening Night will get an unexpected crossover moment as Thing, the iconic disembodied hand from Netflix’s Wednesday, is set to deliver the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the New York Yankees vs. San Francisco Giants matchup.

The appearance is part of a promotional push tied to Netflix, which will stream the Opening Night game live on March 25. The stunt blends sports and pop culture, spotlighting the continued popularity of Wednesday as both Season 1 and Season 2 remain available to stream.

While ceremonial first pitches are a longstanding baseball tradition, the inclusion of Thing adds a novelty twist that is likely to draw attention from both baseball fans and streaming audiences alike. It calls to mind when The Ring‘s Sadako threw out the first pitch against The Grudge‘s Kayako back in 2016.

Opening Night marks a high-profile start to the MLB season, and with Netflix broadcasting the event, the league is leaning into broader entertainment appeal to expand its reach.