Former President George W. Bush has been selected to throw out the ceremonial first pitch for Game 1 of the World Series on Friday night, as reported by Fox News. This will mark Bush's fourth time taking the mound at the World Series, but his first time doing so before an opening game. Adding to the significance, Bush will be throwing the pitch at his former team's home stadium, as the Texas Rangers face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks in their quest for their first-ever championship title.

Bush, who served as a Republican president, has a history on the pitcher's mound, and his appearances at the World Series have become something of a tradition. The most memorable of these occasions was before Game 3 of the 2001 World Series at Yankee Stadium. Coming just over a month after the tragic events of September 11th, this game held great significance as it marked the resumption of the baseball season, symbolizing the nation's resilience in the face of adversity.

Friday's game will hold a special meaning for Bush as it will be his first time throwing the ceremonial pitch before an opener, and it will be in his former team's home stadium. The Texas Rangers, whom Bush used to own, will be facing the Arizona Diamondbacks, with the Diamondbacks currently leading the season series 3-1. The stage is set for an exciting match-up as both teams battle for victory in the first game of the World Series.

The 2023 World Series opener is scheduled to start at 8:03 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FOX, allowing fans across the country to watch as President Bush takes the mound and exhibits his pitching skills once again. As the anticipation builds for this highly-anticipated event, baseball fans and supporters of the former president alike are eagerly awaiting this historic moment at the start of the World Series.

With the former president's notable history on the pitcher's mound and the unique circumstances surrounding this pitch, Friday's ceremonial first pitch is sure to be a memorable highlight of the 2023 World Series opener.