Michael throws ceremonial first pitch for Tampa Bay Rays game Post author:user Post published:September 18, 2015 Post category:News 18th September 2015 The Tampa Bay Rays invited Michael Francis to throw the ceremonial first pitch as the new Music Director of The Florida Orchestra for their game against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, September 17th 2015. Photograph by Michael Pastreich You Might Also Like Turnaround story: Florida Orchestra changes up concerts, music November 17, 2015 Livestream: ARD International Competition – Piano Finalists September 8, 2017 The Florida Orchestra announces its 2022-23 concert season May 4, 2022