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Fil-Am Sarina Bolden throws ceremonial first pitch at San Francisco Giants game

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Rommel Conclara | TFC News San Francisco

<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jWaQKuhoQK4?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div><p>From soccer to baseball, it was one field to another for Filipino-American Sarina Bolden.</p><p>She was invited to throw out the ceremonial first pitch for the San Francisco Giants’ Filipino Heritage Night game against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday.  </p><p>&quot;When I heard that they were interested in me doing this, I was like, are you serious?&quot; said Bolden. &quot;Only people of high caliber, like celebrities do this stuff and I do not consider myself one of those. So, I can&#x27;t even believe I&#x27;m here being asked to do that.&quot;</p><p>Bolden made history in July as she scored the Philippines&#x27; first-ever goal at the FIFA Women&#x27;s World Cup against New Zealand.</p><div><a data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/07/25/23/sarina-bolden-scores-phs-first-ever-world-cup-goal" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/07/25/23/sarina-bolden-scores-phs-first-ever-world-cup-goal">Sarina Bolden scores PH&#x27;s first ever World Cup goal</a></div><p>Said Bolden of her journey: &quot;Seeing a lot of the highs and lows to make it to the world stage, to be in the World Cup, to win a game, score the first goal it was just amazing. But it would not have been possible without the support of Filipinos around the world.”</p><p>The ceremonial first pitch was not the only recognition Bolden received at the ballpark.</p><p>Fil-Am Marjan Philhour presented Bolden a proclamation from San Francisco Mayor London Breed which declares Aug. 28 annually as &quot;Sabrina Bolden Day,&quot; in honor of her achievements.</p><p>“It’s an honor to represent the Philippines but also to come and represent the Bay Area and FilAms as well,&quot; Bolden said. &quot;It&#x27;s really special. And I know my family is really proud of me and I&#x27;m just glad I&#x27;m able to share it.”</p><p>Her parents, Robert and Sherry Bolden, said they are overjoyed at what their daughter has accomplished and how she has become a role model to many people.</p><p>&quot;She worked really hard for it,&quot; Sherry said. &quot;I always say, it&#x27;s like icing on the cake. You work hard, things happen. So, I&#x27;m just proud of her and proud to be Filipino. It just feels great.”</p><p>Since 2008, the Giants have celebrated Filipino Heritage Night through cultural performances and a special giveaway.</p><p>This year, the giveaway was a &quot;Barong&quot; style T-shirt designed by Philippine-based artist Taipan Lucero.</p><p>The Giants defeated the Reds, 4-1, in during the game.</p>

Bolden scored the Philippines' first-ever goal at the FIFA Women's World Cup against New Zealand.