Jasmine Blandford to throw first pitch at Miami Marlins game

Jasmine Blandford, Miss Universe Nicaragua 2026, will perform the ceremonial first pitch during the Nicaraguan Heritage Celebration Series. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, during a baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Miami Marlins.

The celebration is part of the Marlins' Heritage Celebration Series, which honors various communities. For this edition, the team has prepared commemorative merchandise related to Nicaragua. Attendees are encouraged to wear the national colors of blue and white to celebrate their identity.

Blandford was crowned Miss Universe Nicaragua on September 4 in Doral, Florida. She has received public support from Sheynnis Palacios, the 2023 Miss Universe.