Starting pitcher, hurricane reliever

Starting pitcher, hurricane reliever Darcie Duncan of island-based Duncan Real Estate pauses for a photo with The Pirate Parrot Feb. 23 at LECOM Park in Bradenton, where Duncan tossed the first pitch to open a Pittsburgh Pirates game against the Minnesota Twins. The franchise selected Duncan to recognize her hurricane-relief efforts following Helene last fall. Did she hit the plate? “Hell yes, I made it over the plate,” Duncan said. Spring training continues at the park this month. Then the Bradenton Marauders take the field for the regular season. Islander Courtesy Photo