There’s something uniquely special about the ceremonial first pitch in MLB. Think back to the 2019 World Series, when Olympic icon Simone Biles stunned the crowd with a flawless flip before delivering a perfect strike. It was part gymnastics routine, part baseball magic.
Now, fast forward to Wrigley Field, where the Cubs added their own cinematic twist to the ritual. This time, it was a Hollywood star straight from a galaxy far, far away. Hayden Christensen—the man behind Darth Vader himself—took on the honor of throwing the first pitch against the Pirates. And the night wasn’t just about one pitch. It was packed with trivia, theatrics, and a dash of movie magic that MLB fans won’t soon forget.
“Hayden Christensen threw the first pitch at the Cubs game today — wearing a #66 jersey.” Entertainment news handle Culture Crave shared.
Hayden Christensen threw the first pitch at the Cubs game today — wearing a #66 jersey
@haydensang3l pic.twitter.com/c8j25dmdAD
— Culture Crave (@CultureCrave) August 15, 2025
Order 66 stands as one of the most haunting and unforgettable moments in Star Wars lore. For reference, in Revenge of the Sith and throughout the Clone Wars arc, it was the hidden directive that turned the clone troopers against their Jedi generals, branding them as traitors and leading to the near-eradication of the Jedi Order.
So when Hayden Christensen stepped onto the mound at Wrigley Field to throw out the first pitch, sporting a jersey with the number 66, it was impossible for fans not to connect the dots. It felt less like a coincidence and more like a subtle, perfectly staged tribute to the world that cemented his place in pop culture.
Expectedly, the gesture lit up the ballpark. It added an extra layer of excitement for fans who got to see a piece of Star Wars magic woven into MLB. But unfortunately, the Cubs couldn’t ride that energy to a win, falling 2–3 to the Pirates. But for many in the stands, Christensen’s clever nod was still the highlight of the night.
Just see the X thread, and you will get to know how fans are yet to recover from the scene that Darth Vader took the mound sporting an Order 66 jersey for the first pitch!
MLB fans are left spellbound by the Star Wars act
That’s the magic of MLB, where even a small detail could spark a whole lot of discussions among fans.
Numero 66, Once a Sith always a Sith.
— Kryqpton (@Kryqpton) August 15, 2025
Hayden Christensen, wearing the number 66 jersey, felt like a subtle nod to the dark side. One fan commented, “Numero 66, Once a Sith, always a Sith.” Well, Order 66 was the Sith’s masterstroke in Star Wars. The move that wiped out the Jedi and cemented their grip on the galaxy. And really, who better to lean into that connection than the man who became Darth Vader himself? The ultimate Sith lord!
So, watching Hayden Christensen step onto the field was nothing short of a “legendary Star Wars moment for fans.” One user shared the same emotion. Because for many, especially the baby boomers who grew up with the saga of Jedi and Sith shaping their childhoods, the scene at Wrigley Field struck a deeply nostalgic chord. You could say this was the best amalgamation of the traditional world of MLB with that of the epic Star Wars scene.
“Being a Cubs fan would make anyone go sith.” Now, that might be the emotion of most Cubs fans. We still recall the time when the Cubs were leading the NL Central and were among the top-performing teams in the first half of the MLB this year. However, now, the Cubs are a cool 8 wins behind the table topper Brewers! Enough for fans to be filled with conflict and manipulation, similar to the Siths.
But Darth Vader has always been obsessed with the high ground. And we still remember the moment Obi-Wan turned that against him in Revenge of the Sith, now immortalized as one of the saga’s most famous memes. However, it’s a different ballgame in MLB that even the Sith Lord finds it difficult to sail through. That’s where one user remarked, “Unfortunately, Pittsburgh had the high ground.” At Wrigley, Hayden Christensen found his own high ground on the pitcher’s mound. But this time it didn’t do the Cubs any favors.
“Your new Umpire?!” Fans wonder if Darth Vader found his new empire in an MLB field. Well, we do hope that the Cubs are in urgent need of someone like a Sith Lord to bring them out of inconsistencies. Right now, the team is going 3-7 in their last 10 games, which speaks a lot about their challenges. With October looming, the Cubs are standing the same with the Dodgers in the NL Wild-Card rankings. Hence, the Cubs fans should not feel bad if Darth Vader expands his empire over Wrigley Field. Someone with galactic power might be what the Cubs require now!
Hayden Christensen showed what he could do best. Now, only time will answer if the force is with the Cubs…
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