Full Breakdown
Reiner Siblings Honor Parents with Ceremonial First Pitch at Dodger Stadium
8/5/2026, 8:12:08 PM
Core Event
On August 2, 2026, Jake Reiner and Romy Reiner stepped onto the mound at Dodger Stadium and threw ceremonial first pitches before the regular-season game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox. The siblings wore jerseys bearing “Reiner” in tribute to their late parents, director Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer. The Red Sox defeated the Dodgers 8–4.
Background & Context
Rob Reiner, an Emmy-winning actor and Academy Award-nominated director, was a lifelong Dodgers fan who attended games with his family for decades. The Reiners held season tickets, traveled to see the team, and often discussed the sport at home. After Rob and Michele were found dead in their California home in December 2025, their son Nick was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder; he has pleaded not guilty.
Data & Statistics
- Game result: Boston Red Sox 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 4.
- Ages of the children: Jake 35, Romy 28.
- Jake co-hosts the Dodgers podcast *The Incline* and previously interned with the organization as a junior broadcaster.
Official Statements & Responses
The Dodgers organization incorporated the tribute into the pregame ceremony, displaying a family photograph of Rob, Michele, Jake and Romy and allowing the siblings to deliver the pitches. Dodgers staff highlighted Reiner’s “enduring connection to the franchise” and framed the event as a celebration of his passion for baseball that spanned generations.
On-the-Ground Reports
Fans in the stands responded with applause as Jake delivered a strike to Romy’s plate, and the siblings posed for photos with players Alex Call and Miguel Rojas. The ceremony marked one of the first public appearances the siblings have made together since their parents’ deaths, underscoring the family’s continued bond with Dodger Stadium.
