Governor Abbott declines to throw first pitch at Rangers game due to MLBâs âfalse narrativeâ on voter integrity laws Governor Greg Abbott (Source: KLTV) By Harrison Roberts | April 5, 2021 at 11:42 AM CDT - Updated April 5 at 1:21 PM ARLINGTON, Texas (KCBD) - Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to the Texas Rangers baseball organization declining the invitation to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the their home opening game. The Governor cited Major League Baseballâs decision to perpetuate false political narratives by moving the MLB All-Star Game from Atlanta in response to Georgiaâs new election integrity laws.