Eudora native Chase Austin, who will make his first start at Kansas Speedway in the April 25 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 250, will throw out the first pitch at 7 tonight at Kauffman Stadium as the Kansas City Royals play host to the Cleveland Indians.

Austin, a 19-year-old rookie, drives the No. 32 Chevrolet truck for Trail Motorsports and currently is ranked No. 29. In two starts this season, Austin has an average finish of 18th and has earned $26,600.