The Durham Bulls said Friday Professional Billiards Player Jeanette Lee, known throughout the world as "The Black Widow," will throw out the ceremonial first pitch at tonight's championship round game between the Bulls and Scranton Wilkes-Barre Yankees at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Repeatedly recognized by Billiards Digest as one of the sport's most powerful people, Lee has claimed more than 30 national and international titles. Formerly ranked as the No. 1 player in the world, she was named the "WPBA Sportsperson of the Year" in 1998 and has earned Player of the Year honors from both Billiards Digest and Pool & Billiards Magazine. In 2001, Jeanette was the Gold medalist for the United States at the World Games and has also captured Silver twice at the World Championships during her 14-year professional career. In 2004, Jeanette won the World Trick Shot Championships and BCA Open. In 2005 Jeanette won the China Invitational and more recently in 2007 won the World Team Cup, Empress Cup, and the International Skins Billiard Championship with her doubles partner and husband, George Breedlove.

Tickets for tonight's game between the Bulls and Yankees are available at www.durhambulls.com or by phone at (919) 956-BULL.