Guest Sports News Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 http://www.offtopic.forum/data/MetaMirrorCache/e161ead0630289ef93ae1f3b4c488706.jpg(Reuters) - Miami Marlins leadoff hitter Dee Gordon honored former pitcher Jose Fernandez by hitting a home run in his team's first at-bat in an emotionally charged 7-3 victory over the New York Mets on Monday. The 24-year-old Fernandez, a two-time All Star and 2013 National League Rookie of the Year, was killed early on Sunday in a boating accident, prompting an outpouring of grief around baseball. The Marlins canceled their game on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves and emotions were running high at Marlins Park when they returned to face the Mets on Monday. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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