The Marlins will take the field Monday night for the first time since losing their beloved teammate Jose Fernandez, and they'll do so united as a group with Jose's number 16.
There's a game to be played. He'd want it that way. pic.twitter.com/E8G121lvFu
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) September 26, 2016
We already saw that number 16 has been stenciled on the back of the pitcher's mound in Marlins Park and you can bet that many tears will be shed during a pre-game moment of silence for the fallen All-Star.
The game is between the Mets and Marlins at 7:10 p.m. ET in Miami. It has playoff implications, but that will be taking a back seat on Monday.
The Mets will again honor Fernandez like they did on Sunday:
And the Mets will again pay tribute in their dugout. pic.twitter.com/kbWWeEKpt1
— Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) September 26, 2016
The Marlins also have placed Fernandez's cap and glove on the mound in the lead up to the game:
Fernandez's cap and glove are on the mound. pic.twitter.com/hOSOlipslL
— Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) September 26, 2016
Further, Marlins president David Samson told reporters that the team will wear number 16 patches for Fernandez starting on Tuesday (Will Manso).
