Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Refuses Invitation For Rangers First Pitch

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said that he would not throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Texas Rangers home opener. He informed the team on Monday before the home opener in a letter;

"Major League Baseball adopted what has turned out to be a false narrative about the election law reforms in Georgia, and based on that false narrative, moved the MLB All-Star game from Atlanta," Abbott wrote in the letter.

"It is shameful that America's pastime is not only being influenced by partisan political politics, but also perpetuating false political narratives. This decision does not diminish the deep respect I have for the Texas Rangers baseball organization, which is outstanding from top to bottom."