“Roberto’s legacy!” “This line up today was pretty damn amazing to see”

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The Tampa Bay Rays paid homage to the late nice Roberto Clemente in essentially 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 towards the Toronto Blue Jays.

“Fairly rattling cool” – Jomboy Media

@JomboyMedia Rattling I assumed this could have occurred many occasions earlier than

Third baseman Yandy Díaz and proper fielder Randy Arozarena, who’re each from Cuba, topped the lineup. They had been adopted by shortstop Wander Franco from the Dominican Republic, and first baseman Harold Ramírez from Colombia.

The designated hitter was Handbook 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. Middle fielder Jose Siri of the Dominican Republic rounded out the batting order.

@JomboyMedia That is unbelievable! This sport produces a lot expertise from all around the globe and this can be a showcase of simply that 👏👏👏

All gamers wore No. 21 to honor Clemente, who performed 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Clemente helped the Pirates win the World Sequence in 1960 and 1971.

@JomboyMedia Enjoyable info. Roberto Clemente’s 1971 championship group had been the primary roster to subject an All Minority group.

The Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette, José Berríos, George Springer and third-base coach Luis Rivera additionally wore No. 21 to pay tribute to Clemente.

Nevertheless it wasn’t simply the accolades that made Clemente a sporting icon. He’s a trailblazer for all Latino gamers, paving the best way for them to make a profession within the majors.

@JomboyMedia Roberto’s legacy!!! An inspiration for all Latinos and among the best ambassadors for the MLB!!!

Clemente was an exceptional participant, however an excellent higher human being. He tragically died in a airplane crash on Dec. 31, 1972, whereas making an attempt to ship emergency provides to Nicaragua following a devastating earthquake.

Because of 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 seemed again.

Isaac Paredes hit a solo house run and added an RBI single because the Rays went on to assert the ultimate recreation 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 recreation.

The Seattle Mariners presently occupy the highest Wild Card spot with an equivalent .563 win share to the Blue Jays, however with two video games in hand.

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