Former President Leonel Fernandez was in Seattle for the opening game of the Seattle Mariners against the Angels on Monday 6 April 2015. The Mariners went on to win the game. Before the game, Fernandez threw out the ceremonial first pitch to fellow Dominican Robinson Cano on the opening day at Safeco Field.
Fans writing in the Seattle Facebook page complained about Fernandez’s presence given accusations at home of corruption in office. All accusations of corruption against Fernandez have been archived prior to being heard in court.
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