Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
Sport
Ben DuBose

New Rockets coach Ime Udoka throws out first pitch for Astros

When Major League Baseball’s Houston’s Astros made a managerial change from Bo Porter to AJ Hinch in 2014, it symbolized a turning point. Houston was looking to move to the next phase of its rebuilding plan.

With the benefit of hindsight, it was a change that eventually led to an ongoing baseball dynasty in Houston. During Hinch’s five seasons with the team, the Astros finished with one World Series title, two American League pennants and four postseason berths.

Buy Rockets Tickets

To say the least, it’s a run of success new Rockets head coach Ime Udoka would love to emulate as Houston’s NBA franchise attempts to transition back to winning after three rebuilding seasons.

So, perhaps fittingly, Udoka’s first public appearance in Houston since accepting the job came Thursday at Minute Maid Park, where Udoka threw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to a game between the Angels and the defending World Series champion Astros.

Scroll on for a look at photos, videos, interviews and reaction.

Interviews, ceremonial first pitch

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.