Golf-Masters champion Scheffler to throw ceremonial pitch at MLB game

FILE PHOTO: Apr 23, 2022; Avondale, Louisiana, USA; Scottie Scheffler plays his shot from the ninth hole during the third round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Masters champion Scottie Scheffler will throw out the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the Texas Rangers' home game against the Houston Astros later on Wednesday, the Major League Baseball team said.

The Rangers said world number one Scheffler, a resident of the Dallas area and graduate of the University of Texas, will wear the Green Jacket he won earlier this month as Masters champion when he throws out the pitch.