The Houston team presented the Bush family with replica commemorative bricks honoring President Bush and the former first lady, who were constantly present for Astros games in their latter years.
A video tribute dedicated to the first couple was also played, showing the bricks that are now placed in front of Minute Maid Park.
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The couple's son, Neil Bush, and their grandsons, Pierce and George P. Bush, were present, and George P. Bush threw out the first pitch.
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On Saturday, Travis Scott gets to take the mound to deliver the ceremonial first pitch before the second game of the series.
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In addition, Scott's special edition New Era Astros hats will be on sale starting that day. A limited amount of hats will be available in the Astros Team Store on 6th Street.
The team tweeted a sneak peek of the design, adding the hat will be on sale beginning at 4 p.m. that day. Only fans with tickets to the game will be allowed to purchase it.
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First pitch for the second game of the series is set for 6:10 p.m.
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And as a reminder, there is a new bag policy at Minute Maid Park. You can get familiar with it here:
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