The Tampa Bay Rays paid homage to the late nice Roberto Clemente in probably the most considerate manner conceivable. In doing so, they achieved one thing unprecedented.
The baseball world celebrated the twenty first annual Clemente Day on Thursday, Sept. fifteenth. Hispanic Heritage Month additionally obtained underway on the identical day.
To commemorate the event, the Rays made historical past by naming MLB’s first-ever All-Latino lineup in opposition to the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Third baseman Yandy Díaz and proper fielder Randy Arozarena, who’re each from Cuba, topped the lineup. They have been adopted by shortstop Wander Franco from the Dominican Republic, and first baseman Harold Ramírez from Colombia.
The designated hitter was Guide Margot, additionally from the Dominican Republic, adopted by left fielder David Peralta from Venezuela.
The second baseman was Isaac Paredes of Mexico, and the catcher was René Pinto of Venezuela. Heart fielder Jose Siri of the Dominican Republic rounded out the batting order.
All gamers wore No. 21 to honor Clemente, who performed 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Clemente helped the Pirates win the World Collection in 1960 and 1971.
The Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette, José Berríos, George Springer and third-base coach Luis Rivera additionally wore No. 21 to pay tribute to Clemente.
But it surely wasn’t simply the accolades that made Clemente a sporting icon. He’s a trailblazer for all Latino gamers, paving the way in which for them to make a profession within the majors.
Clemente was an outstanding participant, however an excellent higher human being. He tragically died in a aircraft crash on Dec. 31, 1972, whereas making an attempt to ship emergency provides to Nicaragua following a devastating earthquake.
Due to Clemente Day, the baseball world will get to honor the life and legacy of an icon, a trailblazer, and a legend.
Aided by an All-Latino line-up, the Tampa Bay Rays dictate one-way visitors
Following Yandy Diaz’s three-run homer within the second inning, the Tampa Bay Rays by no means appeared again.
Isaac Paredes hit a solo dwelling run and added an RBI single because the Rays went on to say the ultimate sport of the five-match set.
Thursday’s loss decreased the Blue Jays’ lead over the Tampa Bay Rays within the AL Wild Card race to solely half a sport.
The Seattle Mariners at present occupy the highest Wild Card spot with an equivalent .563 win proportion to the Blue Jays, however with two video games in hand.
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